About Us
Who We Are
The Geelong Camera Club prides itself on being an informal, enthusiastic and friendly club which extends a warm, open welcome to anyone with an interest in photography, regardless of their skill level or choice of equipment.
Whether you are a complete beginner using a smartphone or a seasoned photographer with a digital SLR, our supportive community offers the perfect place to learn, grow, and share your passion.
We meet every Wednesday night throughout the year (with a short break over the festive Christmas/New Year season) from 7.15 pm for a 7.30 pm start at our dedicated clubroom.
What We Offer
We offer a rich, dynamic, and varied program throughout the year, featuring talks from inspiring guest speakers, interactive members’ evenings, friendly regular competitions, hands-on practical sessions, scenic weekend outings, and focused special interest groups.
Our welcoming community of club members ranges from enthusiastic beginners picking up a camera for the first time to skilled experts refining their craft, all united by a shared passion for exchanging knowledge, developing artistic skills and actively participating in the practice and genuine enjoyment of photography.
Special Interest Groups
We are pleased to offer a wide range of special interest groups designed to connect members through shared passions, unique projects, and learning opportunities. Follow the link to find out more about each group’s specific focus, activities, and meeting details.
History
Founded in 1889, Geelong Camera Club Inc. is proud to be the longest continually operating camera club on the Australian mainland. With a rich history spanning over a century of visual storytelling, the club continues to foster a welcoming and vibrant photographic community, currently supporting active members ranging from passionate beginners to experienced photographers.
Presidents
1889 – 1904 Mr. H. C. Roebuck
1905 – 1906 Mr. A. Mockridge
1906 – 1912 Mr. J. B. Leitch
1913 – 1914 Mr. T. Lord
1914 – 1915 Mr. A. Mockridge
1915 – 1926 Mr. J. Hammerton
1927 – 1928 Mr. A. Muncey
1928 – 1929 Mr. M. Watson
1930 – 1936 Mr. G. R. King
1937 – 1952 Mr. H. L. S. Potter
1953 – 1957 Mr. W. Porter
1958 – 1963 Mr. A. J. Firth
1964 – 1965 Mr. R. Kirkham
1966 – 1967 Mr. A. J. Firth
1968 – 1971 Mr. R. Kirkham
1972 – 1973 Mr. J. Abrahams
1972 – 1973 Mr. S. Bankin
1973 – 1974 Mr. J. Abrahams
1975 – 1976 Mr. R. McMahon
1977 – 1978 Mr. B. Ketchen
1979 – 1980 Rev. I. Littler
1981 – 1982 Mr. B. Ketchen
1982 – 1983 Mrs. T. Graham
1984 – 1986 Mr. G. Harris
1987 – 1989 Mr. B. Cohn
1989 – 1990 Mr. M. McCoy
1990 – 1993 Mr. G. Harris
1993 – 1997 Mr. F. Sady
1997 – 1998 Mr. K. Sizer
1998 – 2001 Mr. F Sady
2002 – 2003 Mr. D. Rendle
2003 – 2004 Mr. F Sady
2004 – 2006 Mr. D. Rendle
2006 – 2008 Ms. D. Bufton
2008 – 2011 Mr. D. Rendle
2011 – 2014 Ms. H. Prince
2015 – 2016 Ms. L. McGregor
2017 – 2021 Ms. H. Prince
2021 – 2022 Mr. N. Abbott-Young
2022 – 2023 Mr. P. S. Franks
2023 – 2024 Mr. R. Long
Honourable Members
Past and current members who have held Photographic skills honours and service honours awarded by the Federation Internationale De L’Art Photographique (FIAP), the Australian Photographic Society (APS) and the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (RPS), the Photographic Society of America (PSA) and the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies (VAPS).
Julie Begg AAPS, EFIAP, MAPS
Brien Cohn AFIAP, AAPS, SAPS
John Conway EFIAPS, FAPS
Frank Kennedy AFIAP, APSEM/b, PPSA
Les Lister SSAPS, SSVAPS
Bruce Ketchen SSVAPS
Hans Kawitzki EFIAP, FAPS
Jacquie Llatse EFIAP, AAPS
John Llatse EFIAP, AAPS
Joan Tucker AFIAP, FAPS
Audrey McKeown AAPS, SSAPS
Ken McKeown OAM, AFIAP, AAPS, ESAPS, SSVAPS
Margaret Metcalfe EFIAP, FAPS
David Rendle LAPS
Janet Rogerson EFIAP, MAPS
Frank Sady AAPS, SSVAPS
Bert Spence LAPS, SSAPS, SSVAPS
Coral Spence LAPS, SSAPS, SSVAPS
Michelle Stokie EFIAP/g FAPS
Jim Thyer SSAPS, SSVAPS
Ken Tyas ARPS
Martin Young AFIAP, AAPS
Heather Prince EFIAP, MAPS
Sandy Mahon GMAPS, EFIAP
Peter Roupas EFIAP, MAPS
Chris Reichl AAPS, AFIAP
Robert Long AAPS
Phillipa Alexander SSAPS, GMAPS, MPSA, EFIAP/p
Dee Kelly AFIAP
Download the History
Complied by Ken McKeown OAM, AFIAP, AAPS, ESAPS, SSVAPS. Foreword by Charles D. Radnay and Published by Irene Sady.