Photography has been a part of Caulfield almost from the time it was first settled.
Through to 1983 there were clubs in the district at East Malvern, at
Caulfield
Technical College (now a Campus of Monash University) and at Carnegie.
The present club commenced its life as St Anthony's Camera Club founded by
Paul Robinson in 1980. The club mutated through several phases until with
Jean-Phillipe Weibel, "Introduction to Photography Courses" were commenced
about 1989. This put the club on a more sound financial and membership
footing.
In 1991 the club moved to its current venue with a change of name to Caulfield Photographic Society.
Club members have been extremely successful at Club, State, National and
International Photographic Competitions and Exhibitions. These members have taken part in various courses at the club over the years and have become highly respected members of the amateur photographic movement.
The club continues to provide services to its members and it is also a member of the Victorian Association of Photographic Societies
(VAPS).
The club was formed to caters to all who are interested
in photography regardless of the level of their knowledge or type of camera. The
club’s aim is to promote photography and provide a congenial atmosphere for members.
Services enjoyed by members include:
- Monthly photo competitions
- Workshops and presentations by reputable photographers
- Outings and field trips
- Introduction to photography course
- Newsletters
The Caulfield Photographic Society Inc. is a non-profit incorporated club financed
solely from membership fees and other contributions. An annual accounting report
is presented to the membership. The club rents its venue and is managed by volunteer
members for the benefit of all members. It has no paid officers and is administered
by an elected committee as outlined in the club constitution. Committee elections
are held annually each October.
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