Welcome to MCC's Web Site
You may have found this website because you’re interested in improving your photography (composition, colour, lighting and so on) and/or wanting to learn about digital cameras, and perhaps lenses and other equipment as well; or maybe you’re already an experienced photographer and want to join others to share knowledge and the fun of making great images together. Whatever the case, feel free to join us at our regular meetings; new people are always more than welcome to come along as visitors.
On this website you will find a lot of information about how the club operates - our club nights and our monthly competitions, field trips and more - however, nothing beats seeing for yourself. So just come along and experience it, or contact us via email or phone first if you prefer. We're a large friendly enthusiastic group of all ages and we enjoy meeting new faces and we’ll be pleased to answer all your questions.
Forget all those bad light and out-of-focus family photos of the past; over time, and with practice, members learn to take great photos that more than impress their family and friends. Whatever your interests, from Street Photography, Portraiture, Macro, Landscape, Travel Photography, Architecture, Night Photography (long exposures, light trails and so on), Colour or Black & White, Fine Art and much more, we cover it all, and that includes Digital Post Processing techniques as well (Photoshop and others). The club also has a studio with backdrops and studio lighting. The annual membership fee is very inexpensive and while you will need to own (or have access to) a camera, you don’t need the latest and most expensive camera to make great images. Some members have a basic inexpensive camera, while a few have top-of-the-line equipment, and the rest have something in between. Club members also receive very good photo printing discount off recommended retail too!
Manawatu Camera Club is affiliated with PSNZ Photographic Society of New Zealand
Bonjour Paris photography exhibition by Prashant Joshi
In conjunction with Alliance Francaise Palmerston North, come to Square Edge on The Square, Palmerston North, for the opening of "Bonjour Paris", the new photography exhibition by Prashant Joshi.
Exhibition Opening is on Tuesday 9 October at 6.30pm and free refreshments are included.
Click here for details.
Camera Club Outing - Stonehenge Aotearoa, Wairarapa
Saturday 29th September. [ Full Details Here ]
What's Happening Next? . . . . . . . . .
Below we list an outline of club events taking place in the near future. If you're not a member of the club and you're keen to see some of the club members' fine images, or you're interested in finding out more about our club, you are most welcome to join us as a visitor at any meeting, and all for no cost whatsoever.
September Practical Night - Quiz Night
7:30 - 8:00 PM: Photography knowledge group quiz.
8:00 - 9:00 PM: Photographic Scavenger Hunt - In your groups, you will receive a list of items that you need to find and photograph. You will venture outside the club rooms and into Victoria Esplanade to find the perfect picture.
9:00 - 9:30 PM: Best Photograph - Out of the group, the best image for each item on the list will be displayed on the projector. The best image of the night will receive an award.
Items to bring along: Camera, tripod, flashlight, comfortable walking shoes, and a brain full of fantastic photographic knowledge.
Venue: Lido Aquatic Centre club rooms, Park Road.
Visitors and new members are always welcome.
Camera Club Outing - Stonehenge Aotearoa, Wairarapa
Saturday 29th September.
Cost is $15 entry per person, or if you want to take the guided tour, $25pp. The guided tour starts at 11:00 AM.
Leaving the club rooms approx 9:00 AM expect to arrive around 10:30 AM.
If you are interested please contact Club Secretary Dianna Fernerty, and if you require a ride also let Dianna know by the 21st September. treasurer@manawatucamera.net.nz / 027 436-0642
For info on Stonehenge Aotearoa please visit their website www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz