Club Meetings
The Hobart Photographic Society has club meetings once a month from February to December each year. The meeting are on the third Thursday of the month except for December which is on the second Thursday.
The meetings commence at 7.30pm and are located at the GA Woods Hall located behind the Scots Memorial Church, 29 Bathurst Street, Hobart (see below map).
The club have an array of speakers presenting on a wide variety of subjects with the aim of educating and informing throughout the year. Photo challenge competitions are a regular feature of meetings. The meetings are also a good chance to socialise with fellow members over a cuppa.
The meetings format varies from month to month. Typical meetings can include some or all of the following activities:
- Watch presentations from guest speakers and from club members
- Participate in short “howto” technical workshops
- Keep up to date with club news and activities
- Mid meeting break with biscuits, tea, milo and coffee provided
- Buy, sell and trade photography equipment
- Participate in Print Challenges
- Receive feedback on Digital Challenges
New members and persons who may be interested in becoming a member are most welcome to attend
Meeting location
GA Woods Hall
29 Bathurst Street, Hobart
The hall is located behind the Scots Memorial Church. Off street parking is available around the premises in the evenings.
Past meetings
The following are examples of past meetings.
April 2021
Held on Thursday 15 April
Featured Cary Littleford (3D photography) and Margaret Sonneman (aurora hunting)
March 2021
Held on Thursday 18 March
Featured a hands on practical editing challenge using Adobe Lightroom in a group
February 2021
Held on 18 February 2021
Featured Clive Taylor (Framing your Treasures) and Kev Morse (Astrophotography)
January 2021
Held on Thursday 21 January
Featured a sunset & golden hour shoot and extended Digital Challenge presentation
November 2020
Held on Thursday 19 November
Featured Phil Hallam and Lisa Kean presenting on their 366 challenge
October 2020
Held Thursday 15 October
Featured Ian Robertson speaking about infrared photography
February 2020
Held on Thursday 20th February
Featured Tasmanian photographers Karen Brown and Ian McKenzie
January 2020
Held on Thursday 16 January
Presentation from Club members on their 2019 photographic journey
November 2019
Held on Thursday 21 November 2019
Featured AIPP Australian Photographer of the Year Matt Palmer
October 2019
Held on Thursday 17 October 2019
Featured HPS Life Member and businessman Mike Calder
September 2019
Help on Thursday 19 September 2019
Featured Tasmanian landscape photographer Hillary Younger.
August 2019
Held on Thursday 15 August 2019
Featured Vicki Farmery, archivist from the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery