Welcome to the ACE Archive
"ACE is focussed on building an inclusive environment for all photographers"
What's on?
Tuesday & Thursday- Second term break, club open for studio activities only.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
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TAKE PHOTOS LIKE NO ONE IS GOING TO SEE THEM.
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In a world where almost anyone can pick up a phone a produce a reasonably good image, where do photographic enthusiasts go now?​
What sort of photo makes you stop for a second look? Hopefully not oversaturated colours and excessive AI.
Are we far too focussed on producing photos that we think that people want to see or do we make photos that allow us to express something unique to ourselves?
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Focussing on social media 'likes' has no bearing on how good your photo is and chances are that you will never progress further.
Learn as much as you can, let your imagination run wild and create photos that are 100% you.
The results might surprise you and set you free.
Fairground heads might have a darker side when the lights are out.
21 HEARTS
Our club partners with many Albany organisations and we were invited to record a "meet the cast' evening at the Albany RSL on the Friday before their live performance at the Albany Entertainment Centre.
Here's a few photos from the event.
ACE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT WORKERS BUS TRIP TO CHEYNES BEACH.
Whale watching is a big drawcard at this time of year and often the best sighting can be had at Cheynes Beach which is our destination for our end of 2nd term bus trip.
Our visit in 2024 provided a closeup encounter with whales passing within metres of our vantage point giving everyone an amazing photographic opportunity.
CLUB PHOTOSHOOT
Every now and then we run portrait sessions at our Vancouver Arts Centre studio for both groups which are meant to be serious but we always end up raiding the costume collection after which anything can happen.
Each member receives prints and digital copies to add to their collection. Always a ton of fun.
OLD SCHOOL IS NEW AGAIN
Camera technology has advanced further in the last few years than any time in history and there seems to be a degree of nostalgia starting to merge.
Not just in photography but in the way we listen to music and play games.
There's no doubt that the latest technologically advanced camera have their place but every now and then it's good to get back to the basics and enjoy using some equipment that might have been gathering dust in the back of the wardrobe.
Sometimes I think we may have become over obsessed with sharpness and forgotten about the subtleties of light and the 'feel' of the photo.
The Canon 40D (above left) was introduced in 2007 and still takes a really nice photo while going even further back to the days of film, the Olympus OM-1 was, and still is a highly desirable camera that is a joy to use.
Automation and AI assistance has it's place but maybe it's taken away the 'human' connection to the camera that gives you a sense of creating an image that makes it so much more personally satisfying.
DEPTH OF FIELD - It can make or break an image
We see so many potentially great photos let down by areas of the image that should be sharp turning out blurry which spoil the chances of a photo being successful in competitions, etc.
While auto can be convenient for most photos to get really eye-catching result you'll need to understand all the factors that enable you to take control of what is sharp and what can be blurred.
Simple steps that can make a real difference.
WORLD PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
On Sunday the 27th of April a group of club members took photos with cameras they had made themselves or ones they had chosen from our collection of large format models.
Some from the first processing batch are shown here with more to come from the second darkroom session.
So far, the quality of the photos are really impressive.
