Welcome to the Manawatu Camera Club! The Club's aim is to promote the enjoyment of photography for individuals and the community! The Club has existed since 24 May 1947 - for over 50 years - an indication of the enthusiasm of members who share the passion of making images and sharing their work.

Club Members at Castle Point

Photography - a Family Hobby

Photography can be fun, challenging, creative and a new area of learning. Photography can be enjoyed by people of all ages and cultures. You will know which photographs you treasure. They may have been taken last week or 100 years ago. Come along to Camera Club and see the images from other amateur photographers. Learn the art of seeing; learn the art of using the magic of changing light.

We have an exciting program with workshops, visiting evaluators, trips and conventions!

Do join us on the second and fourth Mondays of the month!

There is no requirement to enter competitions. If you enjoy photography and wish to enjoy the social side of photography - we welcome you and your family!
Visitors may like to attend meetings two or three times before deciding to join the Club.

A donation of $1per person is appreciated each club night to cover hire of the club rooms and provide coffee/tea and biscuits.

.... you learn to photograph well the same way you learn to drive well: by doing it carefuly and frequently. Canadian Photographer Freeman Patterson

 

Club Activities

Meetings are held at the Lido Aquatic Centre Club Rooms, 50 Park Road , Palmerston North twice a month, commencing at 7.30 pm. Visitors are always very welcome. Here is how to find us:

 

Second Monday of the Month Meeting

This is used for evaluation of prints or slide images. Members are encouraged to enter images in set subject or open competitions. The topics are set out in the year's program. Members and visitors are also encouraged to bring along small prints of any quality for helpful comments from experienced club members.

Fourth Monday of the Month Meeting.

This is used for workshops, visiting speakers, night photography and social events. The emphasis here is practical tuition.

Practical Night in Club Rooms

Camera Type?

Digital photography is becoming very popular with some club members while others prefer using SLR or compact cameras. Advice on using your camera effectively is readily available from Club members at meetings or on field trips.