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 and/or presenting the results of our monthly club competitions, judge's talks, etc. Our club meetings run for 2 to 2.5 hours.

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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. Bring a laptop or pair up with another member. 

Workshops 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 Competitions: We conduct 11 Digital comps and 6 Print comps between January and November each year. All comps have set subjects. Digital comps are remotely judged. Print comps are live judged at monthly club meetings. Competitions are open only to financial club members.

 

Monthly Photography Outings: Most months we organise a photo shoot outing to a local or regional location. There is usually a morning/afternoon tea and/or lunch stop on a "pay-your-own-way" basis. All members are invited and car pooling is usually available.

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Annual Photography Retreat: Usually 5 (week) days away staying in a rented holiday accommodation (usually a house or apartments. 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 photography safaris with regional clubs.​