Meeting Times
Meetings are held on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays of each month (excepting late December and early January allowing for the Christmas/New Year break). Meetings are from 7:30pm (Print Registration 7:15 - 7:30pm) until 10:00pm at The Nailsworth Community Centre, 31 D'Erlanger Ave, Collinswood, SA 5081unless otherwise specified.
Amended: 13 January 2026
January
13 Welcome to the New Year and a review of the 2026 program, followed by a review and discussion of photos from Club members
Sun 18 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: - Adelaide Botanic Gardens in morning + lunch. Meet at 9am at the Friendship Gate.
Mon 26 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Australia Day Parade - (Casual portraiture in front of Adelaide Oval). 4:00pm meet up at the Adelaide Oval end of the Torrens footbridge. The Parade starts 7pm, but the best photography is prior to this.
27 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Natural Animal Activity
February
10 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Annual Beach Shoot. Details to be advised
Sat 21 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Treasure Hunt (location to be advised)
24 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Leading Lines
March
10 PRESENTATION: "Intentional Camera Movement"
24 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Unusual Angles
31 PRESENTATION: "Let's look at things close up and how to photograph them."
April
14 WORKSHOP: "Bring your camera to photograph things up close."
Sat 18 or 19 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Equestrian Event Cross Country - entry fee required
28 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Food
May
15 SAPF Annual entry opens.
Sat 2 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Beach walk at Glenelg
12 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Framed by a window
26 SPECIAL CLUB COMPETITION: John Addison Memorial Trophy and the Lou Marafioti Trophy (Marafioti panoramic print only)
June
9 PRESENTATION: - "Unusual Lenses and other new equipment" - PhotoCo.
Sat 13 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Available light shoot.
23 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Performers
30 SAPF Annual entry closes
July
Sat 11 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Bikes in action - Venue TBA
14 PRESENTATION: Sport Photography.
28 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Boats, not ships (Last chance to bring your SALA Capri theatre prints)
August
1-31 Adelaide Camera Club SALA Exhibition at Capri Theatre
Sat 8 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Willunga Market + seascape at sunset.
11 INTERNATIONAL INTERCLUB: International Interclub competition - Fordingbridge (England)
Fri 14 SAPF Annual Exhibition Presentation
25 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: Sports Photography
September
8 SPECIAL CLUB COMPETITION: Iris Millikan Trophy for creative photography & Vince Calo Trophy for B Grade Portraiture.
Fri 11-13 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Club Trip away - Venue TBA
22 WORKSHOP: Post Processing sessions - LightRoom Basics: What's new in LightRoom.
Sat 26 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Temple Shoot - Buddhist Temple Sellicks Hill
29 CLUB COMPETITION: Set Subject: Farm (rural) Life
October
13 SPECIAL CLUB COMPETITION: Eric Robertson Trophy for Portraiture
Sun 18 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Mount Lofty Botanical Gardens
27 Annual General Meeting + INTERNATIONAL INTERCLUB: Pikes Peak (USA) + Wymondham Photographic Society (England). Entry portal for Annual Exhibition closes. Tripod Competition
November
10 CLUB COMPETITION: Set subject: The effects of Weather
Sat 14 Photo Shoot/Field Trip: Old Tailem Town with models in Victorian outfits - Fee involved
24 Show & Tell from Field Trips
Definitions for the set subjects
Animal Activity
A photograph that clearly shows an animal as the main subject engaged in a natural activity. This could include playing, hunting, feeding etc but not something static such as sleeping. The image can include objects or humans as long as they do NOT dominate the image. (Birds, reptiles, sea creatures and insects are excluded.)
Leading Lines
A photograph of any subject offering a visual exploration of form and structure, where lines take centre stage in shaping composition and mood. This theme emphasizes the interplay of light, shadow, and geometry, transforming lines into powerful elements of design. Whether straight, curved, or abstract, lines guide the viewer's eye, creating dynamic patterns and striking contrasts. The image can be colour or monochrome to focus on tone, texture, depth, and the purity of the composition.
Unusual Angles
A photograph emphasising uncommon presentations of an image due to the shooting position, type of lens or distortion of the usual form of the subject. This is a chance to have a good play with subject, equipment, settings, post processing. Experiment with Low, High, Point Of View, Dutch Tilt etc.
Food
A photograph showing appealing and appetizing images of food that can include ingredients, preparation, serving and even eating. Use lighting and styling to make food look fresh, vibrant, and delicious.
Framed by a Window
A photograph using a window to create a frame or a frame within a frame around the subject. The aim is to focus the viewer's attention and add depth to the image.
Performers
A photograph of musicians, actors, dancers or other performers, playing, singing, acting — candid or posed. The performer must dominate the image.
Boats (Not ships)
A photograph capturing images of boats, their details and life on and around them. You can use different angles and equipment to showcase the boat's exterior and interior. The photograph can be taken onboard or externally.
Sports Photography
A photograph capturing people in moments of action, emotion and intensity during any type of sports event. It involves capturing motion and dynamics of the game.
Farm (Rural) Life
A photograph capturing the natural, agricultural and cultural elements of countryside life. It can encompass rural architecture, farm animals, farming landscapes and the interaction between human activity and the natural environment. The aim is to tell a story or evoke a sense of place and emotion.
The Effects of Weather
A photograph showing the result of weather past. This could be Rust, Corrosion, Erosion, Storm Damage, Sun Bleaching, Frozen items or the like. It is NOT the capture of Storm Clouds, Lightning or Large Waves. It should tell a story of what has happened to the object due to weather.
Close up
(Annual Competition Special Subject and the definition will be heading your way soon!)