During 2023 we challenge our members with six (6) competitions throughout the year and an "End Of Year" competition at year's end.
As always, members are encouraged to take photos for the purpose of entering the competition rather than trawling their catalogue for images that match the set theme. The purpose of the competitions is to inspire creativity and to challenge members to produce quality images for the purpose of entry. With each set subject we will also include an Open category pool. In the open category you are permitted to enter any image for consideration.
In 2023 we are continuing with digital only entries for club competitions, however, for some inter club competitions prints are required and encouraged.
An image is considered to be Monochrome only if it gives the impression of having no colour (i.e. contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR it gives the impression of being a greyscale image that has been toned in one colour across the entire image. (For example, by Sepia, red, gold, etc.) A greyscale or multi-coloured image modified or giving the impression of having been modified by partial toning, multi-toning or by the inclusion of spot colouring does not meet the definition of monochrome and shall be classified as a Colour Work (Definition via the APJA).
Entries due: February 14th, 2023
Judging: March 28th, 2023
Inspiration: Monochrome Pinterest Board
Arcs, loops, contours, curves... we're looking for leading lines and no hard edges. Interpret as you will.
Entries due: March 28th, 2023
Judging: April 25th, 2023
Inspiration: Curves Pinterest Board
Blur: Intentional blur to convey movement. Panning: Method of moving the camera in line with a moving subject such as a racing car. This produces a blurred background but keeps the subject sharp, thereby giving a greater effect of movement in the final image.
Entries due: May 9th, 2023
Judging: June 13th, 2023
Inspiration: Blur/Panning Pinterest Board
An image taken when the sun has dropped below the horizon, largely an open subject with this one limitation. Your light source may be street lights, neon signs, candles, the stars. The subject of your image is up to you.
Entries due: June 27th, 2023
Judging: July 25th, 2023
Inspiration: After Dark Pinterest Board
A picture featuring a person or people participating in some form of sporting event. (SAPF via APJA)
Entries due: August 8th, 2023
Judging: September 12th, 2023
Inspiration: Sports Pinterest Board
An image of a living person or pet that accurately represents their anatomical features in which the face or profile is predominant. The intent is to meaningfully reproduce the recognizable appearance, personality, character, mood or qualities of the subject. It is not just a recording or ‘snapshot’ and its purpose is to memorialize an image of your subject for the future.
Entries due: September 26th, 2023
Judging: October 24th, 2023
Inspiration: Portrait Pinterest Board
Entries for the End of Year Competition is considered an open competition. Your images must have been entered in an earlier competition during 2023 in either the open or set subject categories. The image doesn't have to have earned a place; just have been entered.
You may enter up to 3 digital images into the End of Year Competition
Entries Due: October 24th, 2023.
Judging/Awards: December 12th, 2023
Members who require further clarification are encourage to contact the Competition Steward competitions@williamstowncameraclub.com.au. See the Competition Rules for full details of entry requirements.
Below are the Interclub competitions in which Williamstown Camera Club participates annually. Members are encouraged to provide images for selection by the entry date below. Both competitions accept print and digital entries.
Subject: Open
Format: Print and Digital
Entries due: February 28th, 2023
Subject: Monochrome
Format: Print and Digital
Entries due: May 23rd, 2023
Judging of our first competition of the year: Monochrome & Open
Supper night, bring along a plate to share
Entries due for competition 2: "Curves" & Open
Walker Close Community CentreMembers are encouraged to submit and bring along images for a group project in Image Evaluation. In groups we will discuss the images presented and "evaluate" them providing constructing feedback.
The aim of these evenings is to encourage reflection on our own images and to stimulate conversation about our work beyond "that looks nice" expanding on how the image makes us feel, what the maker might do to add to the image's appeal and better their and our own work.
Walker Close Community Centre