Meetings are held on each of the first two Mondays in the months of February, March, October and November. Other events occur during these months.
Winter Months
Meetings are held on the first Monday in the months of April, May,June, July, August and September with daytime weekend workshops replacing the second Monday. Other events occur during these months.
Visitors are welcome to come along and join in the activities. Membership provides access to a range of additional features.
The images displayed at the top of this page are from club members, representing the winning and highly commended images from a recent judged competition.
Feel free to contact the club if you are interested in purchasing any image displayed on this website.
Nominations Close: Midnight, Friday 3 April 2026.
Three workshops will be offered:
Beginner’s Photography Workshop – Peter Ryan
Focus on essential camera skills and core techniques for new photographers.
Half-day session: Saturday, 11 April 2026
Cost: Free
Basic Photography Printing Workshop – Peter Ryan
Learn the fundamentals of preparing and producing high quality photographic prints.
Half-day session: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Cost: Free
Creative Use of Light – Steve Sheddick
Explore lighting techniques to enhance creativity, atmosphere, and mood in your images.
Morning session: Saturday, 11 April 2026Cost: $60 per person
These workshops are designed to support your learning and passion for photography.
No Meeting Monday 6 April
Date: 06/04/2026
All-day event
Please note that due to Easter, the Club Meeting for April will be held one week later, Monday 13 April
Creative Use of Light Workshop
Date: 11/04/2026
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: 337 Mt Macedon Rd, Macedon
Presented by Steve Sheddick;
Covers natural light, reflectors, speedlights, and the inverse square law using models at the MRPS clubrooms or nearby locations. Each workshop is capped at four participants per session to allow for hands-on tuition and individual attention. Two experienced models dressed in a retro/rockabilly theme will be present. Each attendee will receive an A4 booklet outlining the subjects covered during the day;
Two sessions: Session 1 – Arrival 9:45 am for a 10 am start (concludes by 12 pm)
Session 2 – Arrival 1:45 pm for a 2 pm start (concludes by 4 pm)
Places limited to 4 per session; Registrations will be required (refer to emailed instructions); A registration email will be sent to members at 8pm, 27th March 2026. Be quick!! Participation will be on a First in First Serve basis;
Bring your camera (no tripod required);
Cost $60
Beginners Camera Skills Workshop
Date: 11/04/2026
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre; 12 Hamilton St, Gisborne Vic 3437
Presented by Peter Ryan;
Learn the basic functions of your camera (ISO, Shutter, Aperture, WB, etc);
Bring camera, camera user manual, pen, paper and lunch;
Places limited to 6. Registrations will be required. A registration email will be sent to members at 8pm, 27th March 2026. Be quick!! Participation will be on a First in First Serve basis;