David Munro “East Alligator River Delta”
News
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NOTES!
Entries in SCCC Nation Print Salon close at midnight on Sunday, November 11th.
Chairman of Judges, Keith Seidel, has written advice to clubs on judging and AI.
The full text is available in the Resources section.
FOCUSED
The new look FOCUSED newsletter is available here.
FAPASA presents CAPTURED
The Fine Art Photography Association has an exhibition of member’s work at Stump Hill Gallery, McLaren Vale beginning on Friday 1 November. See also in Events.
Three new articles in Resources.
We thank Alan Bevan and Amanda Luker for their helpful additions to the resources page. Amanda has provided two articles: Black and White Photography and The Ethics of Nature Photography. Alan’s thoughtful piece on landscape photography includes advice on equipment, post-processing, and much more. Find them here.
News from MLPC
Exhibition
The Annual Member Exhibition will be displayed at the Mawson Centre, 2-8 Main Street, Mawson Lakes, from 11th October 2024 to 15th November 2024. Please visit the Centre during normal opening hours and browse the collection of member’s prints.
Clubs - keep your data current!
The clubs section of this website is the most visited. It is where people go to find out about your club. We suggest you check your club’s listing and advise of any changes using this form. The more descriptive the information you can provide after the Interests heading, the better.
Inaugural South Coast Camera Club National Print Salon
Click on the logo below to go to the official competition site. There you will find all entry details including section definitions and Terma & Conditions.
The SCCC is proud to host its first national PRINT Salon in 2025 as part of its 70th Birthday celebrations. The Photo of the Salon, chosen from the winners of each of the six sections will receive a Sigma Lens to the Value of $1000.
Please note that the sections correlate with the Edwardstown Photography Club National to encourage entries across both competitions. Six judges will judge six sections. The sections are Open Colour, Built Environment, People, Open Monochrome, Nature, and Landscape/Seascape.
Critical dates are:
Opens for Entries at midnight on Saturday, August 31st. 2024.
Closes at midnight on Sunday, November 11th. 2024.
The first round of online judging will be to select Acceptances: November 18th - 30th. 2024.
The second round of Judging of Printed Acceptances: January 15th & 16th. 2025.
The Mullins Fund
An informative article on the Mullins Fund is available in the password-protected [Admin} page. We recommend that you read this as it gives a good understanding of the Mullins Fund and its relationship with the SAPF.
© Alan Bevan Yellow Mist
Our Mission
The South Australian Photographic Federation (SAPF) promotes the proficiency, art and science of photography for the community of photographers in South Australia.
As an umbrella organisation of affiliated organisations we’ve been coordinating activities for beginner photographers, established amateurs and professionals since 1962.
Our 31 affiliated clubs spread across South Australia provide fellowship, educational activities and friendly competition for photographic enthusiasts from beginner to expert.
© Amanda Luker Welcome Swallow
Find a club
Almost everyone enjoys taking photographs. However if you want to develop your skills and take more satisfying photographs, joining a camera club is an excellent step. A club is also a good venue for meeting people who have the same interest and are prepared to grow through sharing their knowledge.
Click a button for more information.
© Annette Hollitt Hoar Frost
Services
WORKSHOPS
According to demand, the SAPF conducts a range of photography workshops. These include Nature and Wildlife, Architecture, Landscape, Street & Photojournalism, Audio Visual. Technical subjects include DSLR Beginner Photography and Basic Lightroom skills.
Speakers
The SAPF maintains a list of members who are available to speak to clubs and groups on a variety of subjects. Their services are available for club meetings, inter-club events, annual conferences, workshops etc.
Judges
The SAPF conducts judge training courses and maintains a list of qualified judges. Affiliated clubs can access the list of judges and invite judges of their choice to judge club and inter-club competitions whether in the metropolitan area or country.
Forming
a Club
Creating and running a club offers a proven means of stimulating improvement in technique through competition, exhibition, sharing and generally enhancing the enjoyment of photography by gathering together a group of enthusiasts with an interest in photography.
Club
Admin.
Authorised members of affiliated clubs can access much of this information directly through the password protected [Admin] section by clicking the button. If you don’t have the password, please contact the secretary.
