Creative Shots Photo Club Mackay

Join Creative Shots Photo Club to share your passion for photography, learn, and create lasting memories through your lens. We’re excited to welcome you to our vibrant community!

by Cheryl Eagers, November 14, 2023

Gary Guest Workshop is now booked out.

Just a quick email to let you know Gary’s Photoshop workshop is now booked out.

If you want to go on a waiting list please email outings@creativeshots.com.au and put your name and Gary Guest name and the words Wait List in the subject line.

Thanks to all who have booked it. I believe everything you need to know is on the flyer and initial email.

If you have any questions please contact Cheryl 0429343762.

by Cheryl Eagers, April 26, 2024

Enroll Now: Exclusive Photo Processing Workshop with Gary Guest!

We are excited to announce that Creative Shots Photo Club is bringing a unique learning opportunity to photographers in Mackay.

Join us for an enlightening Photo Processing Techniques Workshop instructed by the accomplished Gary Guest.

Check out Gary’s Facebook Page – Gary Guest Photography

Workshop Highlights:

Focus: Portraits and Landscapes
Expert Instructor: Gary Guest
Date: Sunday, 26th May 24
Venue: “Sarina” Meeting Room, Jubilee Centre, MRC Building, Alfred St, Mackay.

Schedule:

9:00 AM: Start for beginners or those not familiar with using layers in Photoshop.
10:30 AM: Start for those who are already comfortable with Photoshop and layers.
Finish Time: Approximately 4:00 PM

Workshop Details:

Learn Gary’s Workflow: For creating portraits that truly captivate and landscapes that stand out.
Techniques: If time permits, Gary will showcase some of his favorite techniques using Nik filters.
What to Bring: Your laptop to work along with provided images or a notebook if you prefer to watch and learn.
Food: Tea and coffee will be supplied. Please bring your own lunch for the day and something to share for morning/afternoon tea.

Investment: $50.00 per person. Capacity: Limited to 18 participants.

How to Book: To reserve your place, please make your payment via direct deposit to:

Creative Shots Photo Club Inc

BSB: 124387 ACCOUNT NUMBER: 20755646

(Please use your name as a reference ID).

After completing the payment, email Helen at outings@creativeshots.com.au with your Name plus Gary Guest Name in the subject line to confirm your spot.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your photo editing skills with expert guidance. Book your place today and elevate your Photoshop prowess!

Download the flyer here

by Cheryl Eagers, April 23, 2024

May 2024 Club Competition closes 17 April

The May 2024 CSPC competition closes at midnight on Wednesday 17 April 2024 in My Photo Club. Competition categories are:

Open Colour
Monochrome
Creative
Set Subject – Performance
- Elements of a performance photograph is being able to capture sharp images, or alternatively enough motion blur to suggest movement rather than camera shake. Think sports performance or dance.

More information is in the 2024 Competitions post (https://csmackay.myphotoclub.com.au/2024-cspc…/…) and the Club Competitions and Guidelines post (https://csmackay.myphotoclub.com.au/club-competitions…/).

by Karen Monk, April 8, 2024

The April outing to Finch Hatton will be combined with this month’s CCC meet. Mitch is intending to camp at the Finch Hatton Showgrounds from Wednesday afternoon till Sunday. If you do intend camping over the weekend I recommend you make a booking. There is also Neem Hall camping near by. Most I feel will choose to drive up for a day of photography. ANZAC Day is on the Thursday so I’ve chosen the theme of “History” for the shoot. The CCC meet will be on Saturday with morning tea/lunch at The Criterion Pub. We’ll meet at the pub at 8.30 am, head out to take photos, and meet back at the pub at 10.30 am.

There are some great “History” shots to be found around Finch Hatton including old buildings, machinery, railway tracks and the Anzac Day march. Please let me know if you intend coming by email or at the club meeting. outings@creativeshots.com

by Helen Senyard, April 7, 2024

Excellent Adventure.

Trish has arranged an Excellent Adventure to Kyokushin Karate International in North Mackay. It may be a great opportunity for performance photos or good action shots. The club meets in a hall in Bundesen Street, North Mackay. There are two time slots with Juniors from 5:30pm to 6:30 and Seniors 6:30 to 8pm. Trish will be there from 5:30.

Please let me know if you intend coming, so we have an idea of numbers. outings@creativeshots.com

by Helen Senyard, March 22, 2024

Outings Photoshoot Challenge 2024

by Helen Senyard, March 22, 2024

Results for competitions in 2024 March CSPC Competition

There were 36 entries that were rated the highest by our judge(s).

Members can view all images and comment on them by following this link
View / Comment entries in 2024 March CSPC Competition

click here to see a pdf catalog of all competition results

Just Popped in to say Hi Deb Ford – Champion Image of the Month Open Colour	A Caterpillars Delight Cheryl Eagers – Honour Open Colour
Sadie Stacey Nicholas – Honour Open Colour	Fishin For Dinner Lyn Hutchins – Honour Open Colour
Unfurling Belinda Eckford – Honour Open Colour	Stillness at the Jetty Wendy Coad – Honour Monochrome
Veil of Darkness Helen Senyard – Honour Monochrome	Scrumptious Strawberry Dream Jenelle De Costa – Honour Set Subject – Food Photography
The Catch Marian Moyle – Honour Set Subject – Food Photography	Strawberry Delight Stacey Nicholas – Honour Set Subject – Food Photography
Entwined Blooms Cheryl Eagers – Honour Creative	Dance Of The Roses Michele Jackson – Honour Creative
Vision Through The Rift Michele Jackson – Honour Creative	Graceful Acent Cheryl Eagers – Honour Creative
Through Space and Time Marian Moyle – Honour Creative	The Film Photographer Cheryl Eagers – Highly Commended Open Colour
Natures Drama Jenelle De Costa – Highly Commended Open Colour	Lakefront Chapel Wendy Coad – Highly Commended Open Colour
Mountain Glow Retreat Wendy Coad – Highly Commended Open Colour	Winged Explorer Lenore Hansen – Highly Commended Open Colour
Blooming Brew Trish Jones – Highly Commended Open Colour	Cutie Pie Deb Ford – Highly Commended Open Colour
Take Off Janice Terrill – Highly Commended Open Colour	Endless Pier Wendy Coad – Highly Commended Monochrome
Shades of Majesty Lenore Hansen – Highly Commended Monochrome	In Plain Sight Belinda Eckford – Highly Commended Monochrome
Dawnie Janice Terrill – Highly Commended Monochrome	Crisp Green Goodness Marian Moyle – Highly Commended Set Subject – Food Photography
Tropical Temptation Lenore Hansen – Highly Commended Set Subject – Food Photography	Floral Tea Treats Trish Jones – Highly Commended Set Subject – Food Photography
Aromatic Medley Trish Jones – Highly Commended Set Subject – Food Photography	Raindrop Realm Michele Jackson – Highly Commended Creative
Floral Embrace Lenore Hansen – Highly Commended Creative	Shoreline Shuffle Trish Jones – Highly Commended Creative
Lily Ballet Stacey Nicholas – Highly Commended Creative	Veiled in Dust_ Deb Ford – Highly Commended Creative

by Karen Monk, March 21, 2024

Coffee, Camera, Conversation

Our March CCC get together has been changed to Saturday the 23 March due to many cafes being closed over Easter. Because it’s still fairly hot we’ll meet at 8 o’clock at the shelter shed opposite the Bucasia Beachfront Bar and Grill. There’s lots of bird life and the tide will be good for beach shots. Naturally if you want to come earlier you are most welcome. We’ll finish up around 9:30-10:00 for coffee or a late breakfast. Hope to see you there next Saturday.

by Helen Senyard, March 16, 2024

Woodturners Outing.

Just an update on our Woodturners outing. Unfortunately, the Sunday has had to be postponed. I have notified all those people who were coming on the Sunday. For Tuesday we will meet at 9 o’clock outside the building in Snow Wright Court, North Mackay. Please remember to wear closed in shoes. I have no idea how many turners will be there as it is a bit of potluck who turns up on the day. Have a chat and ask permission before taking any photographs. They have a break around 10 for morning tea. Thank you to those who have said they will bring something along. I would recommend bring your own cup for tea or coffee.

by Helen Senyard, March 4, 2024

MACKAY’S FUN AND ENTHUSIASTIC CAMERA CLUB