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Macedon Ranges Photographic Society offers members meetings, competitions, tutorials, workshops, exhibitions, social events and photography outings.

Our meetings are held at Jubilee Hall, 52 Smith Street, Macedon 3440.

Warmer Months
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.

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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.

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Coming Events and Notices

Aug 2026 Walkabout – Bayside Gallery Brighton

Date: 21/08/2026
All-day event
Location: Bayside Gallery; Brighton Town Hall
Dupain And Adams Promo
View an exhibition of works by Max Dupain and Ansel Adams – “In search of perfection”. Full details to be confirmed.

Adobe Phototoshop Workshop

Date: 29/08/2026
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre; 12 Hamilton St, Gisborne Vic 3437
Photoshop Logo

Nicky Donald will be running a workshop on the use of Adobe Photoshop.

RSVPs (ASAP) are required to ensure an appropriate room size.  RSVP to Nicky – abbdon@iinet.net.au

Club Meeting (September)

Date: 07/09/2026
Time: 7:00 pm
Meetings 2026

One Image Three Ways;

Members will share their edits of images as provided by other members;

Members are invited to upload, in advance, one image each into the In-House Activities page.

October Competition

Date: 07/09/2026
Time: 11:45 pm

October – “Panning”

Definition: An image that has captured the tracking of movement.  The subject should be against a blurred background, conveying a sense of movement to emphasise speed e.g. a vehicle, animal or bird. 

The blurred effect created from panning must have been created in-camera and in one image only. No editing programs used to create blurred movement or compositions will be accepted. The original raw file may be required for clarification.

 

Uploads close 7 September 2026 (11.45pm).

Sep 2026 Walkabout – Forest Glade

Date: 12/09/2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Forest Glade; 816 Mt Macedon Rd, Mt Macedon
Forest Glade Promo

Join us for a walkabout in “Forest Glade” in Mt Macedon.

Practice light, composition and observation/

For more events see here