Competition Themes 2025

During 2025 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 a competition 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. In the Open category you are permitted to enter any image for consideration.

In 2025 includes print and digital image formats for all competitions.


1. Monochrome

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 11th, 2025

Judging: March 11th, 2025

Inspiration: Visit our Discord Server for examples


2. Local Neighbourhood

Shows any feature, aspect or activity within a local area. - APJA

Entries due: March 25th, 2025

Judging: April 22nd, 2025

Inspiration: TBA


3. Macro

Extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects and living organisms like insects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is the same as or greater than life size, Is a type of shot that tightly frames a person or object. Close-ups display the most detail, but they do not include the broader scene.

Entries due: May 3rd, 2025

Judging: June 10th, 2025

Inspiration: TBA


4. Creative

Creative (1.1) or experimental photographs display a novel effect because of an unusual combination of objects and /or unusual viewpoint. Photographs in which the images have been modified during or after exposure by using an experimental technique are also eligible in Creative/Experimental sections. The photograph must always have a basic photographic image. Digital manipulation processes may be employed provided the original photograph was exposed by the entrant. (APS)
CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY: (1.2) The presentation of a subject in a pictorial and/or pleasing manner in which it is not normally observed by the human eye. Creativity should be obvious and significant.

Entries due: June 24th, 2025

Judging: July 22nd, 2025

Inspiration: TBA


5. Scapes: Land and Sea including people

Is a photograph of natural scenery with land and sky-based elements displayed in a pictorial fashion. It may include evidence of man, people, animals, even part of the sea provided that none of these additional elements dominate the photograph. (APS)

Entries due: August 12th, 2025

Judging: September 9th, 2025

Inspiration: TBA


6. Animals

Images of household pets (water, air & land based both warm blooded & cold blooded) and includes agricultural and zoo animals. (APJA)

Entries due: September 23rd, 2025

Judging: October 28th, 2025

Inspiration: TBA


End of Year Competition - Open

Entries for the End of Year Competition is considered an open competition. Your images must have been entered in an earlier competition during 2024 in either the open or set subject categories. The image doesn't have to have earned a place; just have been entered. It may only be entered in original format; digital or print.

You may enter up to 2 digital images & 2 print into the End of Year Competition

Entries Due: October 28th, 2025

Judging/Awards: December 9th, 2025

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.  


Interclub Competitions 

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.

VAPS Interclub

Subject: Open

Format: Print and Digital

Entries due: February 25th, 2025

Knox Monochrome Interclub

Subject: Monochrome

Format: Print and Digital

Entries due: May 3rd, 2025

Upcoming

Awards Night: End of Year Awards Dinner

The one where we celebrate the year that was 2024 and hand out awards!

Join us for a fun evening of socialising and food.

We will have the main course catered but bring along plate of nibbles or dessert to share as well as a drink or two.

Walker Close Community Centre
10th December 2024 7:00 pm

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