We are a community group providing recreational photographic activities and access to photographic arts networks for people of all ages and photographic experience in the Tin Can Bay/Cooloola Cove/Rainbow Beach area.​

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Membership​​​​

​​Annual membership is $50.00 and includes a PSQ (Photographic Society of Queensland) subscription. Our membership year runs from 1 July to 30 June. We welcome new members to share photographic techniques, knowledge and skills, whatever your experience, equipment and skill level.



When & Where Do We Meet?

​Club Meetings: 1.15pm for 1.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) at the Tin Can Bay Fishing Club, Dolphin Avenue, Tin Can Bay. Meetings include the judging of our monthly print competition, presentation of other competition entries and results, judge's talks, etc. Our club meetings run for 2 to 2.5 hours.

PLEASE NOTE: It is a condition of attendance that all members and visitors comply with the TCBCC CovidSafe Plan.

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Workshops: 1.00pm to 3.30pm on the first Friday of each month (except December) in the meeting room at the Tin Can Bay Library.

Workshops focus on using Photoshop. Learning materials include video tutorials and practical exercises, usually with notes provided. Bring a laptop or pair up with another member. 

Workshops may be followed by afternoon tea at a local cafe.

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Critique Sessions: 1.00pm to 3.00pm on the third Friday of each month (except November and December) in the meeting room at the Tin Can Bay Library.

Critique Sessions focus on providing members with constructive feedback on images they may be considering to enter into club competitions. Bring images for critique on a memory stick.

Critique Sessions may be followed by afternoon tea at a local cafe.

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Sunday Afternoon Coffee Club: 2.00pm every Sunday (unless notified) at a local cafe (venue advised as required). Come along for a cuppa and cake, spiced up with lively discussion about ... anything! Members are welcome to bring family, friends and visitors.

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What Do We Do?

Monthly Photography Outings: Most months we organise a photo shoot outing. We visit locations such as the Mothar Mountain Rock Pools, Hervey Bay, Mary Valley, Kenilworth Show, historic sites, Sunshine Coast, Rainbow Beach sunrise, Carlo Sand Blow sunset, night shoots, Noosa Everglades, Lake McDonald, specific events (festivals, carnivals, etc). There is usually a morning/afternoon tea and/or lunch stop involved on a "pay-your-own-way" basis. All members are invited and if travelling away, car pooling is usually available (car poolers  often give the driver a contribution towards fuel).

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Annual Photography Retreat: Usually 5 (week) days away staying in a rented holiday accommodation (usually a house or apartments depending on numbers. Numbers may be limited due to the availability of accommodation). Meals are self-catered and transport is by car pooling. Costs are shared - we try to keep them under $250 all inclusive (excluding personal spending money) for the week. In recent years, we've had retreats to the Bunya Mountains, Stanthorpe & the Granite Belt (including Autumn Leaves in Tenterfield), Norfolk Island (12 days, guided tour), the Sunshine Coast, Boonah/Lake Moogerah, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay, Caloundra, Burrum Heads and Bargara. We have a great time - both photographically and socially.

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Facebook Group: Our Club has Facebook Group through which we conduct online activities including Photo Challenges. The group is for current financial and past Members ONLY!

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Interclub Activities: Each year we organise or participate in interclub activities with other clubs in the Wide Bay region. These activities include the Annual Interclub Night with Gympie Camera Club and safaris/"Hunt & Shoot" with Hervey Bay and Gympie clubs.

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External Competitions: Our members regularly and actively participate in state, regional and community photography competitions, as both individuals and as a PSQ-affiliated club. These competitions include the APS Australian Cup, the Queensland Projected Digital Images Inter Club Competition (QPDI/ICC), the Tewantin Shield (TNS), Cooloola Ambulance Photography Competition, and competitions in regional shows.