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Welcome

We are a group of enthusiasts sharing a common interest in photography. Our membership ranges from enthusiastic beginner learners to enthusiastic veteran learners. Our club is all about fostering photography and sharing our interest and knowledge with others. To this end, we most cordially welcome new members who are keen to learn along with us.


Our Programme

We conduct a range of photographic activities - workshops, competitions, field trips, speakers and tutorials. We are involved in providing photographic coverage of various community activities. Members of the club and invited speakers lead these activities. The activities relate to helping everyone with their photography.


Meetings

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month from February to December at the hall of the St Andrews Church, 2 Devon Street, Gore. from 7:30pm- 9:00pm.  For the December meeting we have a club prize-giving and a shared meal.


New Members

We warmly welcome new members. Feel free to drop in on one of our meetings to get the feel of things. You are free to come along for a couple of meetings before you decide to join or not. You will be greeted at the door and made to feel most welcome.  Feel free to join and have a look at our Facebook page, just search Gore Camera Club.  Members are posting and commenting on their images all the time.

 

Competitions

We hold print and digital competitions every month. There is absolutely no requirement to enter these. We have a scheduled programme posted on the Information section of this site. There are three classes - A Grade, B Grade and C Grade. New members can elect to begin showing their work in the C Grade. Here, the judge makes helpful and encouraging comments to get you started in your photography.  Each year the club secures the services of experienced,  knowledgeable persons to evaluate the competition entries. All report-back sessions are anonymous. Neither the judges nor the audience knows who the entrant is.


Workshops

We have planned a range of practical tutorials.  We will happily organise workshop sessions on request. We always utilise the skills and knowledge of our experienced club members for these sessions.

 

Field trips

These are popular with members. They take place between February and the end of September. We travel to interesting places with a view to having a good time and practising photography in real situations. Built into each trip is a learning skill. Participants receive guidance on some aspect of photography. Interested members of the public are most welcome. Bring a friend or bring the family. Experienced club members will travel with visitors and assist them throughout the day. Field trips are a great way to have fun, see new places, learn new things and meet new people.


Subscriptions

The annual subscription covers from the 1st April to the following 31st March each year. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings without paying a subscription. If you wish to participate in our activities, you can do so by paying your annual subscription which is:

 

Single Adult: $40.00

Student $25.00

Child under 16: $10.00

 

Supper

Each monthly meeting concludes with a convivial cuppa. This is a great chance to meet and mix. Members will happily include you in the chatter and will introduce you around - and invite you back. 

 

news



Battle of the Bell 

Hosted by Clutha Camera Club 

at the Balclutha Hub, 

Saturday 13th September at 1pm 

Categories: 

  • Landscape 
  • Creative 
  • Black & White 
  • Natural History 

    What should I do? Every Gore Camera Club member is encouraged to enter at least 4 images, one for each category. Members can enter 1, 2 or 3 images, however Alan would prefer you enter 4 as this makes the final GCC ‘team’ entry stronger. 

    This year selected images will be judged by a Clutha Judge. 

    Closing date for entries is the 1st August. 

    Before the actual event we invite you to join a little trip, leaving at 8 am to take some photos arriving at Balclutha approximately at 12 noon for lunch, then spending the afternoon with the Clutha Club. 

    The Gore Camera Club are the current holders of “The Bell”.

    june competition

    The theme was 'Seas and oceans'.  Images that contain the sea and or ocean as the main focus.


    A Grade results


    Pauline AllenMoored BoatsMerit
    Pauline AllenStaple IslandMerit
    Gerry ComptonFortrose SunsetMerit
    Nicola CoplandPosts Before The SeaMerit
    Nicola CoplandMy Friend FollowsHonours
    Alison MooreThe WaveMerit
    Alan RitchieMonkey IslandMerit
    Alan RitchieSurf On The RocksHonours
    Wilma SharpOver she rollsMerit
    Wilma SharpThe Ruff West CoastMerit
    Bob SmithLondon ArchHonours
    Bob SmithTwelve ApostlesMerit


    B Grade results


    Ali CoplandBeach BatchHonours
    Ali CoplandFrom the cliff topMerit
    Matt CookSunrise at the BeachMerit
    Matt CookWindswept CliffHonours
    Doug Doddsship at night:Otago HarbourMerit


    C Grade results


    Alyssa AllanWhispers of the tideMerit
    Alyssa AllanOcean’s Keeper’sMerit
    Michael VetterslighthouseMerit
    Michael Vettersreturing boatHonours

    Competitions

    We establish a specific theme for our competitions throughout the year. Members compete in three categories based on their skills and experience, ranging from beginners to experts. The results from the monthly competitions accumulate towards our prize giving at the end of the year.