Member Information
Always learning … we encourage learning and development in photography through exhibition nights and varied information evenings.
We meet at the Katoomba RSL club in the auditorium on the first and third Monday of each month from February to December, arriving between 7:00pm and 7:15pm for a prompt 7:30m start. See our calendar of events for more information on “What’s on.“
Signing in
All visitors, prospective members, and members are required to sign in. This ensures that there is a register in case of emergency, and it is vital for our Public Liability Insurance cover.
Prospective members may attend up to three club nights as visitors before membership fees are due. Please use this Financial Matters link for new member information, which includes information about fees and how to join if you are a prospective member.
Exhibition Nights
Exhibition nights are held on the first Monday of the month. See our calendar of events for more information on “What’s on.“
[CP] Colour Print
[MP] Mono Print
[DPI] Digital Projected Image
Up to three images in any combination of the above may be entered.
Open – any image may be submitted
Open & Set – any combination of Open and/or Set subject images can be submitted.
Theme – all images submitted represent the named theme.
Submitting Images
Select up to three of your best images to submit. We have three categories:
- Digital Projected Images [DPIs] in either colour or monochrome
- Colour Prints [CP] and
- Monochrome Prints [MP].
The club also has specific sizing and naming requirements. Click on the following link for information on sizing, naming and submitting images
Critiquing and judging
Citiquing/Judges of images – This may be done by a panel of three Federation of Camera Clubs (FCC) trained club member judges or by a guest judge who may be a professional photographer. Constructive comments and a score out of 15 are given for each image. More information on Scoring and Critiquing can be found here.
Members Choice – Members have an opportunity to vote for their favourite Colour and Mono image. Add your mark to the tally sheet.
Information nights
Information nights are held on the third Monday of the month. See our calendar of events for more information on “What’s on.“
They provide an opportunity to share expertise, learn new skills and explore new styles of photography in preparation for a theme night. They might include:
- Support in developing a personal project/portfolio
- Short talks or presentations by members
- Guest speakers
- Focusing on a theme
- Mini-workshops, demonstrations
Documents
Our Constitution
The latest UBMCC constitution was adopted in December 2022 and can be viewed here UBMCC Constitution
Code of Conduct
The UBMCC follows the Federation of Camera Clubs (FCC) code of conduct, which can be viewed here UBMCC Code of Conduct
In accordance with the code of conduct guidelines, the UBMCC has adopted a policy to address possible conflicts and disputes. Click on the link to view or download the UBMCC Conflict and Dispute policy.
Image provided courtesy of Rob Lipscombe.
Financial Matters
Membership fees are paid annually and are due in February each year. The fees pay for equipment, ongoing expenses including Public Liability Insurance plus a sum of money to visiting judges and presenters to help cover the cost of their travel.
There is no additional weekly cost. We do encourage members to buy a hot or cold beverage on the night to support our hosts but this is not obligatory.
All fees (and mat board purchases) are to be paid online only. (ie no cash transactions).
- Full membership fees are $50 per year.
- Concession membership fees(pensioners and students) – $30 per year
Prospective new members – contact the Treasurer before the payment of any fees. You will then be sent a ‘Membership Application’ form and further details about joining.
Go to our Payment page for account details
When making a payment remember to add your full name to the transfer so that we know who paid.
It would be helpful as well to note what you are paying for (eg FEES Joe Bloggs)
If you are purchasing Mat Boards prior to an Exhibition night please indicate this also eg ‘BLACK MATS Joe Bloggs’ OR ‘WHITE MATS Joe Bloggs’)
…Thank you in advance.
