Welcome to the Website of Fotoholics – Melbourne University Photography Club

Overview:

Fotoholics is one of the largest photography clubs in Melbourne, Australia. Fotoholics is based at the University of Melbourne, but is open to the general public.

We are a very open and friendly not for profit club whose primary mission is to deliver value for our members, and we cater for photographers of all skill levels, as well as those who just want to learn more about photography, or simply just like travelling and sightseeing to great destinations around Melbourne and Victoria. No you do not need a fancy camera to join! Only some of our members own fancy cameras, in fact, many members don’t even own a camera at all!

Events:

Our 2010 Event Timetable has now been posted here: 2010 Events Overview

Workshops:
As a Photography Club based at University, we have a very strong education focus. Our workshops are both practical, and focus on inspiration, intuitive teaching and real life application. For 2010 we have a range of workshops including “Travel and Landscape Photography”, “Social and Event Photography”, “Photoshop Skills” and much more. These intensive and rewarding workshops are all FREE for members and fully catered (food and drink). (The value of one of these workshops alone is well worth more than the $12 Fotoholics annual membership fee alone)

Sharing Sessions and BBQs:
Our Sharing Sessions and BBQs are our on campus meets where photographers can come and share their photos and obtain feedback from the wider group. These sessions are also free and fully catered for members.

Exhibitions and Competitions:
Great prizes on offer and great entertainment for everyone else!

Activities:
Our most common events are activities and outings where we visit great photographic opportunities around Melbourne and the state of Victoria. Past and future activities include Tulip Festival, Zoo, Night/Fireworks Photography, Light Painting Activities and much more! These events are also free for members (with the exception of any entry fees or bus fees if applicable).

Studio Shooting and Portraiture:
One of our most popular events is our Studio and Portraiture shoots. These are excellent opportunities for Photographers to practice their people photography skills in a friendly and low pressure environment, without the hefty expense associated with a private hire of a studio and models.

Camp:
Our longest event is the bi-annual Fotoholics overnight camp which sees a group of 40 participants visit great attractions around the state of Victoria. Past locations have included the Otways, Grampians, Philip Island, Mornington Peninsula, Marysville and more! 

Membership Fees:
$12 Annual Fee (Full membership)
$6 Annual Fee (UMSU members subsidised rate)

For more details about joining, please see here: Join

More Information:
Please use the Menus above to navigate the site for further information. We hope to see you at our future events!

Please also feel free to contact us using the link in the top right hand corner of this website regarding any questions you may have