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The club

Finding a place to get involved

I had become consumed with photography and learning the finer art when I decided I wanted to join a photography club. I was looking for an active club where I could become involved and, through my research, found Queensland Camera Group.

Martin was the president at the time. I sent an enquiry through the website and, within a couple of hours, he phoned me for a chat. It was rare to receive a call from anyone, so I was surprised. He was so lovely that I joined on the spot.

That was my experience with everyone in the club. I was made to feel welcome and quickly became involved where I could, entering the monthly challenges, attending meetings and joining club outings. I made long-lasting friends and looked for ways I could help.

When the club held its first gallery exhibition, I did not have my own photographs on display, but I still wanted to help. I created a short documentary about the exhibition, capturing the setup, interviews, b-roll and opening night, then worked with Anne on the narration and edited it all together.

Later that year, I was invited to join the committee. I lived about 50 minutes away, so I could not attend every activity in person and sometimes joined through Zoom. When the club needed a new Prism editor, I offered to take it on. It was something I felt confident doing and another way I could give back.

When I accepted the hospitality role at Sandstone Point Hotel, the hours made it much harder to attend and stay involved. The distance and work roster eventually led me to leave the club in early 2025.