Event 13: Sharing Session/ Workshop (Tuesday, 24th August 2010)
Hi guys, Fotoholics have planned another exciting event for you this month! Up next we have a Sharing Session/Workshop open to all members (and non members) of the Club. The event will have two components which will be run simultaneously and will be the focus topic for the day. The first component of the event will give you the opportunity to submit your photos and present them during our event to all participants. You can then share with the participants the various aspects of the photo you submitted (what you wanted to convey, the photo theme, how you shot the picture) and will be allocated a certain amount of time to do so.
The second component is the Workshop. Our past experience with workshops has always been greeted with positive feedback, so don’t miss out on this chance to learn a thing or two! The material covered can be quite heavy so bring a notepad and pen to write things down (don’t worry, it won’t be like a boring lecture, it’s very visual and engaging).
There are certain requirements when submitting photos though. As the workshop theme is mainly on composition, members are encouraged to submit photos which relate to the theme or any one of its sub topics (listed below). Photos submitted should be diverse as possible in order to enable the facilitators to discuss and provide feedback during the workshop.
Essential Details are as follows:
-Date: 24th of August
-Time: 12-2pm
-Venue: Alan Gilbert Lecture Theatre 2
-Cost: Free (non-members can sign up on the actual day)
-Catering: Snack and Drinks
-members are welcomed to submit any photos that they want with the following requirements:
maximum of four photos from each photographer
each not more than 1MB in size
photographers must name their files with their names and number according to priority (eg which one they wish to be discussed/shown first)
try to keep the EXIF data so we know the information of the setting of the camera when taking the shot
try to provide a caption for the pictures
-Outline of the workshop:
Composition
1. Perspective
2. Framing
Symmetry
Rule of thirds
Lines of interest
Active space
Negative space
Depth of field
Framing within framing
Event 12: Amazing Race (Saturday, 21st August 2010)
This month, the club has organized an exciting “Amazing Photo Race” and cordially invites all members to participate in this event. This race will allow you to work together (and more importantly, have fun!) as a group with other members of the club, and will bring you to various main attractions located all around the city. Attractive prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. Put your wits and creativity to the test as you race against the clock! Essential details are as follows:
Venue: North Court, Union House (Briefing and Starting Point)
Date: 21st of August 2010
Time: 1pm
Prize: 16GB Memory Cards and more!
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non members
Registration: 16th-20th August, 12.00pm-1.45pm at the Fotoholics booth, Ground Floor Union House
NOTE: Members please bring along your membership card when register. Non-members can sign up on these registration dates.
Participants are encouraged to register in groups of 3 or 4. If you register as an individual, no sweat! We will allocate you to a group on the day of the event.
As there will be a lot of running around done on that day, remember to drink lots of water and keep yourself hydrated to avoid exhaustion.
A DSLR camera is not essential nor a requirement for the event, compact users are warmly welcomed to participate.
Event 11: Night Photography at Docklands
All Fotoholics members are invited to participate in a Night Photography Photo Walk at Docklands. We will meet at the corner of La Trobe Street and Harbour ESP then make our way along the Docklands. There are lots to shoot and do such as night photography landscapes, fireworks and model shots. An onsite dinner of pizza will be provided.
Essential Details:
Date: Friday 30th July 2010
Time: 4:30pm-8pm
Location: Corner of La Trobe Street and Habour ESP(Take City Circle tram at La Trobe Street and get off at Etihad Stadium tram stop)
Cost: Free (for members), Non members can sign up on that day.
Please download this map and bring it with you to the event.
Here is a guideline to take great night photography shots. Please download and read prior to the event.
Contact Details:
Stephanie 0431198058
Nghia 0411662570
Please note: - A SLR Camera is not essential. Compact Cameras are more than sufficient - A Tripod is strongly recommended for this activity. If you do not have a Tripod, Fotoholics has acquired a number of basic Tripods which are available for lease to members.
Photo: Haurwey
Event 10: Welcome BBQ and AGM
Our next activity is the Fotoholics Welcome BBQ and AGM.
Participate in the Fotoholics election and meet the new Fotoholics committee. A free BBQ dinner will be provided for Fotoholics members. This event is a great way to get to know Fotoholics and make new friends as you prepare for another year of exciting Fotoholics events!
Date: 3rd of August
Time: 5.00-6.30pm
Venue: North Court, Union House
Cost: Free (for members), Non members can sign up on that day.
2:45pm - 5:00pm: Beginners On Location Portraits Workshop and Practical Demonstration at the University of Melbourne (with model and mobile off camera lighting) [Please make sure you know your camera model's Flash X-Sync Speed before you attend - google will tell you the answer]
--Afternoon/Dinner Break--
8:30pm - 10:00pm: Evening Activities (Twilight Photography/Light Painting) South Lawn, The University of Melbourne [Please bring Torch and Tripod if you have either]
Participants are welcome to come to the entire day's activities or one or more sections. Please RSVP to
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detailing which of the events you would like to attend (for catering purposes)
Cost: Museum: Free if you have valid student card, otherwise $8 Other Activities: Free for entire day. (Optional Gold Coin donation welcome for BBQ)
Please RSVP to any or all of the events by end of Saturday 28th of November to
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so we know how much food and drink to buy...otherwise we end up starving at the BBQ ;)
Date: Saturday, August 8th, 2009 Meetup Time: 10:00am Meetup Location: Just outside North Entrance of Melbourne Zoo (Train Station Side Entrance) Cost: Zoo Ticket Admission Cost (Lunch Free)
Full Details and Map of Meetup Location are listed in the Event Guide for this activity and can be downloaded from the Newsletters Archive
As always, prospective Fotoholics Members are also welcome. Hope to see you there!
Interested in shooting Juggling club while they swirl around some fires?
They are having a fire twirling night on April the 24th, Thursday. The location will be based in North Court and they will start twirling at around 6pm. You're welcome to come and learn to juggle/twirl at the same time and even try some fire if you're brave.
There are some beautiful effects to be created with fire, and the Juggling club is always hoping for images like the one attached - which was taken with a tripod and long exposure. Most images end up a blur of fire but if you can capture the person's body within the fire they can be amazing. There will be people happy to pose for photos while twirling (which make clearer images)
Please drop us (Fotoholics) a note in our facebook or email us if you are interested in taking some casual shots as the Juggling club would like prepare for number of Fotoholics expected to come.
Hi guys, Fotoholics have planned another exciting event for you this month! Up next we have a Sharing Session/Workshop open to all members (and non members) of the Club. The event will have two components which will be run simultaneously and will be the focus topic for the day. The first component of the event will give you the opportunity to submit your photos and present them during our event to all participants. You can then share with the participants the various aspects of the photo you submitted (what you wanted to convey, the photo theme, how you shot the picture) and will be allocated a certain amount of time to do so. 
