Message from the President
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
Greetings everyone and welcome to the first Newsbrief for 2018
The New Year is charging ahead and I am sure many of you are planning some great trips and getaways for photography in the coming months. I take off in a few days for the Arctic Circle again where we are conducting yet another wonderful winter workshop chasing the Aurora Borealis.
Much work has been done behind the scenes already to bring you another wonderful convention this year. Our committee along with the invaluable help and planning of the Warrnambool camera club has helped me to organize this important event.
There will be the 2018 registration forms and full programme details on the VAPS website within days. Plan early and think about the great options we have included in this year’s schedule.
Don’t miss any of the three day convention programme, so you can enjoy it to the full. We have Two Australian and One New Zealand internationally known speakers who will be familiar to many of you. Joshua Holko is our main keynote speaker and will thrill you with tales and experiences from the freezing Polar Regions on both mornings of the convention programme!
His forays into the wild to capture stunning imagery of wildlife and landscape has been documented and shown on TV. Joshua will tell us about his book project and other amazing tales.
Glynn Lavender is a well-known travel and workshop photographer, who specializes in outdoor model shoots with lighting. Glynn will deliver a brilliant presentation along with his stunning images and follow this up with a limited outdoor model workshop with lighting. Bookings are essential and you can do this on the registration form.
We also have Denis smith, who now resides in South Australia. Denis is now known as one of the world’s most prolific light painters and continues to inspire photographers of all ages and experience. His presentation will be amazing and delegates to the convention have a chance to take part in one of his spectacular outdoor workshops at a greatly reduced price. This is strictly limited and you can register on the convention form.
The workshops of both Glynn and Denis are on a first come first serve basis so don’t delay in booking them with your registration form!
Two local speakers will also present and they have some very interesting topics to share with us.
The convention kicks off on Friday night with a wonderful social night and Cocktail party, where hot and cold Canapés and hot drinks are included in the booking and there will be a bar open for those wishing to have a drink or two. This is the chance to look at your leisure, the VAPS interclub entries as they are on display at the event.
It gives us an evening to socialize and catch up with friends too.
We have organized to have lovely morning and afternoon teas on both days and a light delicious lunch on Saturday and a Bar-b-Que lunch on the Sunday which are included in the registration payment.
Warrnambool Camera Club is organizing an outdoor Model shoot for us on Saturday afternoon and they have also secured half price entry for the flagstaff hill Maritime Museum sound and Light show on the Sunday night. Plus, free entry on Monday to Flagstaff hill so you can have the opportunity to shoot people in period costume. I will conduct two dawn shoots on Sunday and Monday, so there is a lot to choose from over the three days for everyone!
There is plenty of accommodation in and around Warrnambool to suit every budget, so book early!
All the best for your plans and may 2018 be another exceptional year for our photography!
Ian Rolfe
President VAPS
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Message from the Newsbrief Editor
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Hi all
Welcome to a New Year.
Hope you have a good Christmas break and got lots of photography gadgets for presents..
There is always a question for the start of each new year. What motivates or inspires you to take photographs. Competitions, socials, club outings, workshops,tours or just continual improvement.
I myself always get excited and have good intentions for each year, but as it get busier and busier throughout the year its hard to maintain. Another question how do you maintain this?
Good luck for the coming year.
Happy photographing
The first 10,000 photographs are your worst” – Henry Cartier-Bresson
“Photography is a love affair with life.” – Burk Uzzle
“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” – Robert Capa
Thanks to Warragul CC for the quotes
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18th MARCH 2018
Also date Interclub entries must be handed in at the meeting.
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VAPS SERVICE AWARDS AND YEAR BARS
Now is the time for clubs to start thinking about Year Bars and Service Awards and be looking at recognising their member’s efforts where appropriate.
These are presented annually at the VAPS Awards Dinner held with the VAPS Convention.
Year Bars are important to members.
Starting at 10 years membership and available in 5 year increments, they are recognition of your member’s service and support for your club. They are $12.50 each but some clubs recycle them.
Do you have accurate records of eligible members?? If not you can see who has received what on the VAPS website. If you spot any errors there, please let the Badges and Awards officer know.
Service Awards
There are two levels of service awards that are available to club members.
Meritorious and State Service SSVAPS awards.
Again these are important levels of recognition for your members’ efforts. Criteria applies to these awards and all information can be found on the VAPS website under Documents, http://www.vaps.org.au.
Clubs should be looking at recognising their member’s efforts where appropriate.
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VOLUNTEER HELPERS REQUIRED
We need 8 volunteers from Melbourne clubs to
assist with the 2018 Interclub judging day.
Judging will be held on April 8th at
ST PETER’S CHURCH HALL,
CNR NEERIM ROAD & AMES AVENUE
CARNEGIE (MELWAYS: 68 K5)
from 8.30am to approximately 3pm.
We need print sorters, data entry and re-packers to assist with the
print judging and data entry for the digital.
If you are willing to assist please contact Alfred Zommers
at
Asgz47_99@outlook.com or 0414 336 234
Note Underscore between 7 and 9 in email address above
We appreciate your assistance
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APJA - Judges Association
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APJA Image Evaluation Workshops.
The APJA will be running a two series Image Evaluation Workshop in 2018.
Sunday: 14th January, (You need to do this one to be eligible for the one on 4th March).
Sunday: 4th March.
Start time: 1.30pm.
Location: St Anthony's cnr Neerim and Grange Road. Glenhuntly
Cost: $10 includes both sessions (thanks to VAPS and APJA member's funding. Registrations: By Email only:- Alfred Zommers; asgz47_99@outlook.com .
Please state: Name, Club, previous training.
This workshop is aimed at those who have done some APJA training courses and are interested, or think that they may be interested in the future, in being judges.
You will receive training in how to judge and then given images to take home and judge. In the second session you will be asked to judge at least two images selected at random from your homework images.
You will receive feedback on your judging by the Training Director. Further Information from Alfred asgz47_99@outlook.com 0414336234
Rob Sloane
APJA Marketing
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Exhibitions and What's On
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The 45th Warragul National Photographic Exhibition, which is run by the Warragul Camera Club, is being held in May 2018.
Entries are now open via our web site www.warragulnational.org
Entries Close on 4th April 2018. Entry numbers have been steadily increasing and to facilitate this we have a number of drop off points for prints to help with postage costs. The streamlined entry system now allows an entrant to register and keep that registration open until they are ready to submit .
At that stage payment will be available through the secure PayPal payment gateway and there will be an email notification of the final images entered. All the information is available via the web site. We look forward to receiving your entries and hope that you will encourage others to also enter this important exhibition.
Jane Woodcock,
Chairman, 45th Warragul National Exhibition
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Friends of VIGEX Newsletter
December 2017
Print Salon 2017
The VIGEX 19th International Print Salon was conducted earlier this year with the judging in May and the public exhibition in July at Cranbourne Gallery, Sacred Heart College. The Committee was pleased to see many Friends of VIGEX at the exhibition or one of the subsequent showings at the Geelong, Corio Bay and Melbourne Camera Clubs. The Salon offered six print-only sections: Monochrome Open, Colour Open, Nature, Creative, Photo Travel and People. The first three of these sections were also available at the Maitland Salon in February and many participants used the ‘send-on’ facility to enter their prints at both salons.
VIGEX 2017 attracted 1,602 prints from 149 authors across 23 countries and the overall acceptance rate was 28.9%. Details of award winners and images of all acceptances are shown in the VIGEX 19th International Print Salon 2017 Gallery on the web-site: www.vigex.org.au
Rising costs and dwindling entry numbers have left many print salons in a parlous financial position and recent VIGEX print salons have experienced significant losses too. Pleasingly the VIGEX 2017 salon has arrested this trend – the number of participating authors was virtually unchanged from 2015 and the anticipated loss has been reduced to just on $1000. The Committee is comfortable with a small loss of this magnitude as it can be covered from the profit on the digital salon in 2016. The outcome has been assisted also by the generous subscriptions from individual and camera club Friends of VIGEX which amounted to $1,995 (25% of total revenue) for the 2017 salon.
Digital Salon 2018
The VIGEX 2nd International Digital Salon will be conducted in 2018, with the closing date for entries on 13 May. There will be six sections: Monochrome Open, Colour Open, Nature, Creative, Photo Travel and Differences in Society. The final section is a new category to encourage innovation in photography – it will seek images that reflect on human life in the modern world. Details of the Salon will be available on the web-site shortly.
Friends of VIGEX Subscriptions 2018-19
Friends of VIGEX subscriptions are used to support each print salon and these funds are not allocated towards the more financially robust digital salons in the alternate years. This means that the next FoV subscriptions will cover the two-year period 2018-19 leading up to the VIGEX 20th Print Salon 2019.
All Friends are invited to renew their subscription now and any new Friends will be especially welcome. Membership Forms for Individual Friends or Camera Club Friends are found on the Friends page of the VIGEX web-site – complete the form electronically for email return or print and post. Subscriptions may be paid using Direct Deposit via EFT.
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Training Videos - Member discount
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David Harradine Photography & Training is proud to announce the launch of their Video Training website;
Lightroom Video Training
Starting with over 8 hours of Lightroom training videos which cover all the content from their two-day Mastering Lightroom class.
We are pleased to offer Camera Club members a discount of $200 on our Lightroom Video Training, making it just $95 for you to purchase over 8 hours of video training content covering everything we cover in our 2 day Mastering Lightroom class.
Please check it out - Lightroom Video Training - The first video in sessions 1, 2 & 3 are free to watch.
To redeem the offer simply enter the discount coupon VAPS when purchasing the bundle, which becomes available when you click Buy on any of the individual sessions.
Photoshop videos are also in the works!
This photographic information is forwarded to VAPS clubs and members for interest and information.
VAPS is not formally endorsing this event above any others.
VAPS is circulating the information for the benefit of club members.
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Portrait Group Master Classes at The Melbourne Camera Club
10 photographers, 2 professional models, make-up artists and 3 hours of photography in The Melbourne Camera Club studios. If you are into portrait shooting then this is for you.
With a maximum of 5 shooters per group you will not only get plenty of shooting time but plenty of help from our experienced instructors in all aspects of portrait photography (or we can stay out of your way if you prefer).
Our models will wear a variety of outfits, and there will be ample opportunity to learn some new lighting set ups.
Suitable for experienced and novice portrait shooters.
Cost is $90 for Melbourne Camera Club members, and $130 for non-members.
Numbers are restricted so you must book in advance.
The Melbourne Camera Club will be offering Portrait Group Master Classes on the following dates in 2018:
Saturday 17 February
Sunday 13 May
Saturday 11 August
Sunday 18 November
Bookings for Saturday 17 February are now being taken: http://www.melbournephoto.org.au/content/portrait-master-class-0
For further information, booking requests or any questions, please email
mcc-portrait@melbournephoto.org.au
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The Melbourne Camera Club’s
PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Melbourne Camera Club is celebrating 2018 International Women’s Day with a print photography exhibition of women photographers; including works from club members, emerging artists and professional photographers.
Exhibition opening: Thursday March 1, at 8.00 p.m.
Exhibition hours: 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on
March 3 & 4, March 10, 11 & 12 and March 17 & 18.
At The Melbourne Camera Club building, corner Dorcas & Ferrars Streets, South Melbourne.
Free entry, everyone welcome.
Your chance to recognise International Women’s Day and view the work of some of our outstanding women photographers; current, emerging and a selection from the Club’s archives.
This is our most ambitious exhibition to date, and we are optimistic about receiving a positive response from members of camera clubs throughout Victoria and the general public.
Further information: mcc-exhibitions@melbournephoto.org.au
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VAPS Convention 2018 - Warrnambool
The weekend of 25 - 27 May 2018
The Cavendish Red Gum Festival 13th & 14th April 2018
"A community initiative celebrating the magnificent red gum country of Cavendish and surrounds. The event will include activities for everyone; young, old and families- kicking off with the official launch, our Red Gum Festival Opening Gala. Other highlights will be the“ Red Gum Run (or Ramble)” a 4.5km run/walk along the majestic Wannon River and an environmental symposium with guest speakers and displays.
We invite sculptors, artists and photographers of all ages to celebrate our red gums by entering works in various exhibitions and competitions.
Through visits and tours to significant local red gums in conjunction with live music, food, beverages, workshops, children’s activities and various red gum vendors (honey, art, craft, furniture and other artisanal works) visitors to the festival will be able to enjoy, explore and learn about our unique local environment."
Our website link: http://cavendishredgumfestival.weebly.com/
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From Clubs/Societies and Others
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REMINDER for the Interclub
A strong reminder that the Interclub Entries are due in on 18th March.
The VAPS Upload system will be live from the 1st February and all documents will be on the website by then.
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Preston Photographic Club
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The Preston Photographic Club would like to let the Victorian photographic community know that its committee and members have awarded life membership to the Club to the following three recipients:
Arthur Coates
Ian Logan
Ian Millman
Although all three have been financial members of the club for over ten years, this is not the only selection criteria for Life Membership within our Club.
All three have held key positions on the committee for many years; been active in Club activities, outings, trips and workshops; and have guided our Club though many transitions and changes and in doing this have always upheld the integrity of the committee and have striven for the best for the Club and its members.
Arthur Coates who held the position of Treasurer for many years set up a strong system of managing the Club finances and although no longer on the committee still maintains an advisory role.
Ian Logan held the position of competition steward for many years and whilst this position may appear to be easy, it certainly is not. Ian built an excellent rapport with the judges over his time and still serves on the committee.
Ian Millman was President for over seven years and guided the Club through many changes; led the committee with enthusiasm and integrity and is still serving the Club on the committee.
Our Club is small in comparison to most, but we are competitive and passionate and it’s people like Arthur, Ian and Ian who have laid a strong foundation for the Club’s future and helped create the friendly Club that we are today.
The committee and membership are sincerely grateful to our three recipients for all that they have achieved, and we are proud to bestow on them Life Membership of the Preston Photographic Club.
Robin Tully
President
Preston Photographic Club
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EPSON 1290 A3+ Photo Printer complete with all accessories, suitable for Windows 7 or 8.1, no driver available for Windows 10.
Best Offer
Peter Bellmont
pjbmont@gmail.com
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WARRAGUL NATIONAL
45th Warragul National Photographic Exhibition
On-Line entries are now open, closing 4th April 2018
http://www.warragulnational.org
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VAPS, Organisational member of Australian Photographic Society
a-p-s.org.au
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Victorian Association of Photographic Societies Inc Welcomes Epson Australia Pty Ltd
A new and valued sponsor for our members’ benefit.
Special Offer from Epson for VAPS Club Members
Register at the following link to receive a $20 online shop voucher as well as many offers from the Epson range of products.
We encourage our club members to support Epson in your next printer purchase. Visit their website at epson.com.au to get all of the information on the new Epson SureColor SC‐P600.
Thank you Epson for your support to the Camera Clubs of Victoria |
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Any members of an accredited Camera Club or Society interested in evaluating images or judging are invited to apply to join the Australian Photographic Judges Association.
You do not need to be an active judge to be a member.
The prime objective of the Association is to help develop the evaluation and judging skills of members.
Further information contact:
Rob Sloane: msec@optusnet.com.au or
Paul Robinson: pr.artpics@gmail.com
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RECEIVE YOUR FREE EMAIL COPY OF NEWSBRIEF DIRECT
SUBSCRIBE AT
http://www.vaps.org.au/newsbrief
or go to the VAPS Website at
www.vaps.org.au
Open the News tab and select Newsbrief newsletters.
There you can subscribe for a free email copy of Newsbrief.
Keep up with all of the announcements and news from the clubs.
Hard copy of Newsbrief is not be available in 2018
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VAPS Committee Listing and Support
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Victorian Association
of Photographic Societies Inc.
- To advance the art of photography.
- To further the interests of affiliated bodies.
- To draw up regulations governing exhibitions and inter-club competitions.
- To arrange the exchange of guest lecturers and demonstrations on any subject relating to photography.
- To arrange the exchange of prints between clubs.
- To arrange periodical conventions for members of affiliated bodies and guests.
- To arrange the publication of an official journal or news sheet .
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A Brief History:
Camera clubs have existed in Melbourne since the 1890’s and an umbrella organisation called the Victorian Photographic Affiliation was formed in 1908. This guided amateur photography in Victoria for forty years. The Victorian Association of Photographic Societies was formed on 27 September 1952 and comprised of 12 clubs. This has grown to more than 70 clubs in Jan 2016. VAPS is a non-profit association that is entirely self-funded. The Association is run by an elected Committee of Management which is responsible for the operations of the Association, and for ensuring the Association fulfils the objectives.
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Next Issue - March 2018
Newsbrief publication deadline 26 February.
Newsbrief Editor: Danielle LeGassick: editor@vaps.org.au
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