Upcoming events.
Club Competition Night - Photographers Choice - Triptych
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
Club Competition Night - Light in the dark
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Competition Night - Water
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Competition Night - A Season
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Competition Night - Food Photography
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Competition Night - Texture or pattern
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Competition Night - In the style of
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Practical Evening - Special Guests Palmerston North Lightsaber Guild
Please join us for an evening working with light . We will be joined by special guests the Palmerston North Lightsaber Guild who will be generously providing the entertainment and action for us to photograph.
We will be meeting at the Bunnythorpe Community Center from 7pm where we will learn some tips and tricks before we head out into the field or around the community to take what we think will be spectacular photos and get the community facebook page for Bunnythorpe talking.
Gear to bring: Your camera, tripod, any of your own portable ‘fun’ lights think pois, light sticks, glow sticks, torches and a playful attitude! Warm gear is likely to be a MUST given the time of year and we anticipate working later into the evening.
Club Competition Night - Macro/Close up
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Practical Evening - Food Photography with Kim Sargent
Please join us at our club rooms for an evening with Kim Sargent learning how to style and photograph food.
This is a camera in hand session, and is advisable that you bring a flash, tripod and a variety of lenses to try on the evening.
More details to follow on this Practical Evening!
Club Competition Night - Decay
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Practical Event - Magic of Macros with Chris Helliwell
Witness the Magic of Macro with Chris Helliwell. Get ready to be inspired as Chris, a celebrated wildlife and macro photographer, with over 13 years experience capturing stunning images of NZ wildlife and macro subjects. Chris is a two time New Zealand Photographer of the year winner with copious Gold, Bronze and Silver awards under his belt.
During his talk, Chris will not only inspire you with his stunning wildlife and maco images but he will also show you first hand how he sets up his shots, chooses his settings and works with his subjects to get the perfect image. Chris will also cover the equipment he uses from lens to lighting.
After his talk we will then head to the esplanade with cameras in hand to put into practice what has been learnt with Chris’ watchful eye and availability to answer any questions.
Club Competition Night - Essence of the Manawatu
Club competitions are held each month with an intention to help encourage, support and growth our members photography skills and talents.
Club compeition nights are always keenly attended and give us an opportunity to view each others work across the grades held within the club, and to hear feedback from independant judges.
The monthly competitions run from March to December, with images for each month’s competition due on competition night the previous month. Points from the March to November competitions accumulate to decide the winner for the year in each grade, and progression from one grade to the next.
Images can be submitted as either print or digital, and entered as either Set Subject or Open. The monthly topics for the Set Subject category are listed below; images submitted as Set Subject must meet the brief for the month’s topic. Any image may be entered as Open. The set subjects often challenge us to try something new, so are worth more points towards your total for the year.
Each club member may submit a maximum of TWO images each month, except for the December competition, which runs a little differently. These can be your choice of two Set Subject, two Open, or one Set Subject and one Open.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Pratical Evening - Lens and Effect on Portrait Photography
Join us for an Evening with Ian Rotherham for an interactive session on how the lens changes the aesthetic and communication in regards to a range of different types of portrait.
There will be a wide range of canon lenses for peopel to try out.
This is a feel free to bring your own camera and lense along if you would like to know more about the lenses that you have.
Ian is a Senior Photography lecturer at Palmerston North Ucol. He has an Advanced Certificate in Adult Teaching as well as Advanced Diploma in Professional Photography, and a Bachelor of Computer Graphic Design (Photography) with Honours. Ian has also had over a decade of experience working at and entering in the NZIPP Iris Awards as well as experience in commercial photography including weddings, portrait, advertising, product, corporate & scientific photography.
2024 Opening Event
We are looking forward to seeing you and any prospective new members at our opening event at Luttrell's Whitepine Gardens and Museum in the beautiful Pohangina Valley.
Established in 1985, this privately owned Garden is 5.2ha of hidden delight. It contains one of the Manawatus largest remaining single stands of kahikatea forest, regenerating native forest and a wetland as well as an indoor museum to check out.
There is a minor fee of $6pp to attend - payable to the vendors on the day. This money supports them in managing the estate that is held in a Trust, all of which goes into maintaining the gardens and museum. Please remember to get money beforehand as there is no money machine near the location.
Please join us Sunday 11th February at 11am. Bring a blanket, some food and drink for yourself, and of course your camera, tripod if you have one and enjoy exploring the variety of subjects on offer in this space.
An Evening at Xhibit
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
End of year celebration and assessment evening
Our end of year event is a canape dinner with desserts and drinks, followed by our monthly assessment and end of year prize giving. Dinner is $40pp; please RSVP by 23 November to manawatucameraclubnz@gmail.com.
Venue: Evelin Rawlins Room, Square Edge
Club Practical - Monochrome with Jim Jefferies
Come along to hear our past Club President and experienced photographer Jim Jefferies talk to us about monochromatic imagery
Jim used to run our very popular B&W group and also produces stunning B&W images.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Assessment Evening
Open & Set Subject, Flora and Fauna - The living world. Plants and animals in the broadest sense of the words that were submitted last month will be assessed. Due for next month is. Urban Setting - Anything that is seen to be in an urban environment/setting eg. people working, buildings etc. (Note: this is 1 x print image only) Also your welcome to enter 2 x club outing images & 2 x your best images from the year. Submissions are open to Club members. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting which is held at the Ruahine Association Football Club, Corner of Te Awe Awe and Jickell Streets Wallace Park, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North.
Xhibit Evening
Please join us for an Xhibit evening online.
Xhibit is an online passion project where photographers send a maximum of 2 images in to the group administrators and these are shared at an online exhibition. The photographer gets to speak for a few minutes about their image and if comfortable receives comments and commentary on their image from the group.
You don’t have to share images to join us - you are welcome just to come and view work by other photographers.
To learn more about Xhibit - visit us https://www.manawatucamera.net.nz/xhibitsig
Images are to be with the administrators by November 3rd, submitted to photoxhibit@gmail.com
Club Practical
This month we don’t have a club practical on due to the Club trip to Wellington being on.