Soccer fans, it's time to whip out those jerseys: Fotoholics is taking to the football pitch for the 2013 FOTOHOLICS CUP!

This May, head on down to the Melbourne University Hockey Courts for our no-holds-barred soccer tournament!

It doesn't matter whether you're a World Cup aficionado or a fresh-faced soccer newbie. We welcome you all to this epic face-off – all you need is a passion for the sport and a good pair of cleats!

The teams will be allocated at random on the day itself, and will be comprised of defenders, strikers, and of course, the indispensable goalie. Please arrive on time so that we can place you!

Each match will run for approximately 11 minutes, with roughly 5 minutes for each half of a game. Expect to be battling it out for about two hours, which translates into 10 rounds and 20 games.

Don't fancy yourself an athlete? We have plenty to offer you too! Aspiring sports photographers will have a field day (literally) capturing the best moments of the games. Casual soccer fans and other curious Fotoholics members, kick back in the spectator stands with a good old-fashioned hot dog from our FREE BBQ!

Date: 18th May, Saturday
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Melbourne University Hockey Courts
Price: Free for members, $2 for non-members

Those playing soccer, you might want to bring the following:
- Water bottle(s)
- Any personal medical necessities
- Fotoholics membership cards
- Camera(s) - OPTIONAL

This will be the final event before our Annual General Meeting (AGM) :)

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/354092614691997/

Hello Fotoholics!

As per tradition, we will be having our Autumn outdoor model shoot at Melbourne University!

There will be models located around the university grounds, for the 1.5 hours (2.30-4.00pm), you will be split into groups to go around to all the locations to shoot. The next hour (4.00-5.00pm) will be for free-range activity, meaning, you are free to find a model you’d like to shoot. However, please do not remove models from the Melb Uni compound. 

You are free to leave whenever you like, but please try to arrive by 2.00pm to ensure that you will be placed into a group. 

SUBMISSIONS: Your models would love to receive the photos you’ve taken of them so you may exchange e-mails for this, or if you’re shy about these things, send the photos to submissions@fotoholics.org .

EVENT DETAILS
Date: 11 May 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 2 - 5pm
Location: South Lawn (Next to Old Quad), University of Melbourne
Price: Free (members) | $15 (non-members)
Membership sign-ups will be available on the day!

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/154715034704221/

Hello Fellow Fotoholics,
Hello Fellow Fotoholics,
Hello Fellow Fotoholics,
Hello Fellow Fotoholics,
Hello Fellow Fotoholics, (we just love to greet you)
put those textbooks away! It's time to smell the roses, quite literally. 

Autumn is soon to pass and the animals will soon enter their hibernation periods.
So, before that happens, why not depart on an adventure to visit them in their natural habitats at WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO!

You will be able to witness a variety of animals belonging to the African savannah on a safari bus tour, gain insight into one of the largest gorilla exhibits in the world, experience hippo paradise and much more!

After the zoo, we will be going back in time to 19th Century Australia, at the WERRIBEE MANSION. Here you will be able to capture and appreciate the Italianate-style architecture and its magnificent formal gardens.

Finally we will also be taking a stroll through 6 acres of roses at the VICTORIA STATE ROSE GARDEN. Here you will be able to see the different varieties of roses and get to smell the perfume produced by them. 

Where:
Gate 8 Melbourne University
When: 
9:30 am (meeting time) - 6.00pm
Cost:
(including entry and transport fees)
Members - $40 per person 
Non members - $50 per person
Transport:
Shuttle Bus
Lunch:
After the safari at the cafeteria or if you bring food (*not provided)

Registration: 
www.fotoholics.org/day-trip
(Compulsory! Payment is also required for registration.)
*Please register by 30th April

Contact:
contact@fotoholics.org
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/164268443736714/
Event planners:
Andy Lim
Mobile: 0415121993
Sherry Wang
Mobile: 0411820059
Ryan Tang
Mobile: 0400232005

It's now your chance to share your work with other members of the club in our upcoming sharing session/workshop! The topic of this session will be on Post Processing, which has become an integral part of photography since digital cameras came about. We will explain what it's all about, when to use it and how it's usually done. Then we'll slowly progress from the basic to the more advanced features of Lightroom (a great post processing software which we will use 90% of the time) and if time permits, other post processing software as well.

You may bring your LAPTOPS pre-installed with a post processing software, preferably Lightroom (that's the tool we will be using mostly) to enhance your experience at the workshop. Bring a couple of photographs which you would like to edit on the day itself (or be there really early so that we can pass you some). There will be power plugs in front of each seat, so you can charge your laptops if required. If you haven't got the software yet, Adobe has just released Lightroom 5 Beta which can be downloaded for FREE at this link:
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom5/
You'll have to create a free account before you can download it. Get it soon as it won't be up there for long!

Instead of having a one way seminar, we decided to make things a little more interactive by letting you share the way YOUR post production techniques. Here's how:
1. Submit a maximum of THREE sets of unedited+edited photographs or individual photographs to SUBMISSIONS@FOTOHOLICS.ORG
- RAW/unedited jpeg & edited jpeg (to show before & after)
or
- individual unedited RAW/jpeg files for us to 'enhance'
- individual edited jpeg files
2. Write your name and a brief summary in the email of what you have changed in the 'edited' photographs
3. Attend the workshop!
4. When we present the picture, we will call you out to explain a little bit on what you've done (unless you are shy and don't want that, just let us know in the email)

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Send in your best photographs from any of the previous Fotoholics activities or from your past photography excursions. We look forward receiving them and also meeting everyone again at the workshop!

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/507611365965583/
Date: 25th April 2013 (Thursday, Anzac Day)
Time: 2-5pm
Location: G08 Lecture Theatre, Law Building, 185 Pelham St 
(enter from the right door and it's straight ahead)
http://maps.unimelb.edu.au/parkville/building/106
Cost: Free for members! $5 for non-members!
**Members please bring your membership card**
Membership Sign-ups also available at door.

There will be refreshments provided towards the end of the workshop.

Fotoholics' famous camps are finally here, and this time we're taking you to the breathtaking Bright! For those who haven't heard of the place here is a link to the location on google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/wMjkp

Grab those cameras and join us for an unforgettable trip to the countryside. You'll get to take endless snapshots of delicious food, alpine scenery, or just yourselves having a great time with friends. Here are the awesome destinations for the camp:
Day 1: Benalla & Mt Hotham
Day 2: Mt Buffalo!
Day 3: Canyon Walk

The full itinerary will only be released to confirmed participants, so sign up and stay tuned!

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Location: Meet at Melbourne University - Gate 9
Date: 5 - 7 April 2013 (Friday to Sunday)
Time: 8.30am (Departure), 6pm (Arrival)
Registration link: www.fotoholics.org/camp.html
or send us an email for more details at contact@fotoholics.org

Prices
Members: $180
Non-members: $200
*Includes accommodation & transport. Breakfast and dinner will also be provided throughout the duration of the camp!

HELLO FOTOHOLICS!

After our Beginners Workshop we hope your shutterbug senses are tingling and that you'll join us for our Mythical Photowalk.

We will be taking a leisurely stroll around Fitzroy, home to numerous cafes, bars, galleries, and stores selling all sorts of bits and bobs. Street corners will be lined with various forms of street art, so keep your eyes peeled! 

The main routes we'll be wandering on will be Brunswick St, Rose St and Leicester St, more details regarding the event are listed below.

Date: 23rd March 2013 (Saturday)
Time: 4.00 - 7.30pm (We do not have an attendance list for this event, so please try to be on time so we do not leave without you)
Meeting point: Corner of Brunswick St & Gertrude St (10-15 Mins away from the city by tram)

Getting there via tram?

Catch Tram No.86 from Bourke Street
OR
No. 11 / No.112 from Collins Street
Alight at Stop 13.

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/248621511941697

Cost: FREE!
Registration: RSVP on our FB event page to confirm your attendance!
Wear:Comfy shoes, bring an umbrella just in case!

Prep your gear, suit up, and we hope to see you there!

It's that time of year again! First event of the year, Will Chao and Michael King will be giving a presentation on the basics of photography, learning to see photographically, understanding exposure as well as composition.

This year we are also trying something new! We will be answering questions throughout the presentation, but instead of the conventional 'shouting across the room' kind of deal, all you need to do is:

1. Get Twitter if you haven't already
2. Post your question on Twitter and be sure to start your post with @mufotoholics (can start now! you can also ask questions live during the presentation, we can see them!)
3. We will then answer as many questions as we can! 

Asking a question also makes you eligible to WIN a gift!

Refreshments are provided after the workshop.

Facebook Link is >> HERE <<

Date: 16th March 2013
Time: 2-5pm
Location: The Spot (Basement Theatre), 198 Berkeley St.
Cost: Free for members! $5 for non-members!
**Members please bring your membership card**
Membership Sign-ups also available at door.

Hello Fotoholics! 

We would like to invite you for some free food and games at our welcome BBQ on 7th March. 

The event will run from 5-7pm at North Court, Union House. Feel free to drop in earlier to mingle with the committee, make new friends, and sign-up!

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PLEASE BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARDS TO REDEEM YOUR FREE FLOW OF FOOD AND DRINKS.
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Membership sign ups are available at the event. To prevent any slowdowns from you accessing the food, do sign up online if you haven't already using our online sign-up form here: http://www.fotoholics.org/membership.html


We cater for both vegetarians and meat lovers! 

Disclaimer: latecomers may experience lack of food variety. The early photographer gets the sausage.

Hello Fotoholics! 

Join us for O-week in Melbourne Uni! As per O-week tradition, there will be many freebies and discounts to be had! 

By becoming a member, you will receive discounted rates for all our workshops, camps and events where you will meet great new people who share a common passion in photography and help you network.

This is also a chance for you to meet our current committee members, become a sub-committee member, and pick up a free badge while you're at it! 

Photographers of all levels are welcome. Feel free to ask us questions, even if you're just starting out, we would be happy to help! Past members are welcome to sign up using our online form.

Membership (Annual) : $15
Membership (Annual) + Fotoholics T-Shirt : $20

WHERE TO FIND A FOTOHOLICS COMMITTEE MEMBER:

Easy 
- Fotoholics Booth: 
Location: South Lawn, 
Date: 01/03/2013 (Friday) 
Time: 11-3pm

- OR @ http://www.fotoholics.org/membership.html

Easier 
- We'll be wandering around campus and are more likely to find you. 

Easiest 
- Approach those wearing Canon/Nikon/ DSLR T-shirt (p.s. not everyone carrying a camera is a Fotoholics member)

If you need some time to consider, you can drop in for our free BBQ! Details are as follows:

Date: 07/03/2013
Time: 5-7pm
Location: North Court, Union House.

Feeling the urge to shoot something during this exam period ? 
Well keep it up a little longer because soon you will get the chance to splash it all out! 

We present to you: Our very own Wedding Styled Portrait Shoot ! 
It will take place at Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens, along with 5 beautiful couples in beautiful wedding gowns and attires, spectacular greenery of metropolitan gardens and of course, the guidance of our friendly committee members.

So get your cameras back into gear and join us on this unforgettable experience!

Date: 2nd December 2012 (Sunday)
Time: 2 PM - 7:30 PM
Venue: Treasury Garden - Fitzroy Garden (A more specific route guide would be released)
Price: $20 (Member) / $25 (Non-member)

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To sign up,
Please contact us directly at 'fotoholics@gmail.com' and by titling your e-mail "Fotoholics Wedding Portrait Shoot" to express your interest and secure your spot!

Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/276752489094097/

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For more inquiries, 

Email: fotoholics@gmail.com
Contact: Will Chao (0420955243) , Michelle Ong (0425201298), Phaik Yie (0421164561) or Jun Yeu (0403231456)