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Astrophotography Meet-Up Farewell to the Milky Way 2024

Astrophotography Meet-Up Farewell to the Milky Way 2024

Saturday 28 September
Stanwell Park - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
As the Milky Way season draws to a close, with the Galactic Core becoming less visible by the end of October, it's your last chance to capture this stunning celestial phenomenon.

If you missed out on previous astrophotography sessions or want to hone your skills in a supportive environment, this meet-up is perfect for you.

Whether you're new to photographing the night sky, struggling with focusing on sharp stars, unsure about exposure settings, or simply have questions about night photography, this event is designed to address your individual needs.

Join us for an evening where you can practice and experiment with your night sky captures. You'll have the freedom to explore different techniques, get hands-on guidance, and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts.

Don't miss this opportunity to make the most of the remaining Milky Way season and improve your astrophotography skills!
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$47       0 places left
Wildflower Bushwalk

Wildflower Bushwalk

Sunday 06 October
Dharawal National Park - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Native spring flowers will be abundant for easy walking in the Dharawal National Park, Darkes Forest. This is a wide dirtgravel road trail with some up-and-down grades. We will seek out wildflowers along the sides of the track, suitable for all types of cameras, including mobile phones. Try photographing macro or close-up or groups of flowers. We may encounter some lizards, insects and birds feeding on the flowers. The walk length is not set, but the pace will allow plenty of time to find and photograph flowers. We will return along the same route. You will need to be able to walk unaided along the uneven ground and have sufficient fitness to keep up with the group.
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$47       0 places left
Seascape Sunset and Full Moon Rise - Two events in one!

Seascape Sunset and Full Moon Rise - Two events in one!

Saturday 16 November
Kiama - 7pm - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Experience a double spectacle! Capture both the setting sun and the rising full moon over the ocean, beautifully framed by the rock formations at Cathedral Rocks. We'll also delve into long exposure and black-and-white photography to give these daily events a distinctive touch against the seascape.A good grasp of manual settings will help you get the most out of this photography session.You will need to be comfortable walking unaided on uneven rocks and sand to attend this meet-up.

Note Due to the timing of this event, it will not be rescheduled if it is cancelled due to the weather.
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$47       3 places left

Nature Walk and Illawarra Lookouts

Nature Walk and Illawarra Lookouts

Sunday 01 December
Mount Keira - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Kick-off Summer with a nature walk.

We will explore Mount Keira Summit Park along the Summit Walk track, a leisurely walk through the escarpment bush. We will stop at two lookouts with views over the city of Wollongong, including its northern suburbs, plus the industrial area and Lake Illawarra to the south. There will be an assortment of subjects to photograph native flowers, lichen and moss, maybe fungi, and the possibility of spotting a lyrebird. We will also attempt to create a sweeping horizontal panorama of the Illawarra coastline from one of the lookouts. This walk is easy but on uneven ground and several points with steps.
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$47      
Light Painting and other Light Effects at Night with a Christmas theme

Light Painting and other Light Effects at Night with a Christmas theme

Saturday 07 December
Woonona - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Get into the Christmas spirit with festive-themed light painting and other effects. Using a suitable and safe location near Woonona Pool and Beach, we will experiment with burning steel wool, sparklers, torches, and coloured lights to create special effects using long-exposure camera settings. Perfect for decorating cards, emails and social media. Learn how to control the amount of light and choose the camera settings. Ideally you will have some knowledge of using your camera in manual mode to get the most out of this meet-up.
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$47      
Sandon Point Sunrise

Sandon Point Sunrise

Sunday 16 February
Sandon Point - 6am - 2 Hours
Sue Curtis
Start your morning early by photographing the sunrise at Sandon Point headland. We'll watch the sunrise off at the iconic boat sheds to catch the first light as it accentuates the textures of the rocks and wood. Afterwards, we'll explore the rock platform, where you'll have plenty of chances to capture macroinvertebrates, birds, and seascapes, and for those who are keen, we will also try some ICM intentional camera movement on the breaking waves.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 14 September
Corrimal - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Wollongong Crochet Club
Clair Coles
Welcome to a skill-building session designed for beginners, refreshers, and those seeking to perfect basic crochet stitches. This instructive gathering will initiate with essential techniques of holding the yarn, then smoothly transition to forming the prime stitches essential for a traditional granny square. To make your learning experience even more enjoyable, all crochet materials are provided within the session, complemented by a complementary tea or coffee. Be part of this warm, supportive environment and immerse yourself in the intricate art of crochet.
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$92       5 places left
Crochet Along Class - Tote Bag

Crochet Along Class - Tote Bag

Saturday 21 September
Corrimal - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Wollongong Crochet Club
Clair Coles
Elevate your crochet skills and complete a stunning and functional accessory by joining the "Crochet Along Class - Make a tote bag." Building upon your foundational knowledge, this workshop delves deeper into advanced techniques of making and constructing a modern crochet tote bag. With expert guidance from our instructor, participants will further hone their crochet abilities, expand their repertoire of stitches, and gain confidence in tackling more intricate projects. Additionally, participants have the exciting opportunity to choose a color theme for their bag from three options: brights/black, pastels/cream, or natural/beige. Don't miss out on the chance to perfect your crochet prowess and create a functional modern masterpiece.
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$84      
Fairy Meadow Beach

Fairy Meadow Beach

Saturday 28 September
Fairy Meadow Beach
My Family Photo - Wollongong
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

booked       4:00pm

booked       4:30pm

book now       5:00pm       $47

Amigurumi 101 Class

Amigurumi 101 Class

Saturday 05 October
Corrimal - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Wollongong Crochet Club
Clair Coles
Learn the basics of Amigurumi by making a cute crochet octopus, perfect for those who have completed our beginners class.
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$84      
Corner to Corner Crochet Class

Corner to Corner Crochet Class

Saturday 12 October
Corrimal - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Wollongong Crochet Club
Clair Coles
Corner to Corner Crochet (C2C) is a cool way to crochet a pattern or picture by working stitches diagonally with a graph.

This class includes: reading and working from a graph, increasing, decreasing, and changing colors.
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$84      
Intermediate Crochet Stitches Class

Intermediate Crochet Stitches Class

Saturday 12 October
Corrimal - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Wollongong Crochet Club
Clair Coles
Elevate your crochet mastery by joining our intermediate-level workshop designed exclusively for those who have mastered the basics. Delve into the world of intricate granny square patterns and expand your repertoire with two captivating projects: the timeless Solid Granny Square and the enchanting Solid Granny Hexagon. This session promises to refine your skills and inspire your next handmade creations. Secure your spot and continue your crochet journey by embracing these classic, versatile designs.
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$92      

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Sunday 13 October
40 Murphys Ave.
My Family Photo - Wollongong
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       $47

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ABOUT WOLLONGONG
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Wollongong .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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    • REVIEWS
    Sue Curtis was excellent and knew her topic matter really well. She was able to demonstrate clearly with great examples of how to do post Processing & Editing Techniques using both Lightroom & Photoshop and backed it up with detailed notes and other examples, and Sue was able to answer all questions when asked. Overall the session enabled me to come away feeling I had learnt so much and now I feel I have a better understanding and knowledge of Lightroom and Photoshop and thus more confidence to explore the different ways to develop my photos. Thanks Sue
    5/5
    Margery
    2024-09-06
    It was a good session. Yes it went fast but there was a lot to cover and, as the session is recorded, I can see it more slow and Sue has given us photos that we can use to practise in our own time.
    5/5
    Carmen
    2024-09-05
    Outstanding event. Sue was an excellent host and guide. I enjoyed the entire walk and learnt to see things from a different perspective. I will certainly join more of these events led by Sue.
    5/5
    Peter
    2024-08-26

    Love getting out and about with other photographers, I've done several of Sues events and they have all been very enjoyable, she is very knowledgable and an awesome mentor. I live in the area and it was great to learn some of the history of Wollongong as I've only been here for 6 years.
    5/5
    Leslie
    2024-08-26
    Once again Sue show me how I can take interesting photos and not just 'happy snaps'. This is what I'm looking for and am so grateful. Thank you Sue.
    5/5
    Carmen
    2024-08-26
    It was a great way to explore Wollongong with Sue, an excellent instructor. The catch up at the end was a fantastic way of getting to know the other photographers.
    5/5
    Deidre
    2024-08-25

    I really enjoyed this morning out. Sue made the trail really interesting and I saw things I'd never noticed before and got some quite different images of our town
    5/5
    Donna
    2024-08-25
    A really good overview of some of the newer features in Lightroom. Great that the video of the presentation was provided.
    5/5
    Jo
    2024-08-18
    Sue Curtis is a wonderful teacher/mentor, always sharing her wealth of knowledge.
    5/5
    Gina
    2024-08-13

    The course was great, very helpful and informative. Sue was a wonderful teacher and really knew her stuff
    5/5
    Stephen
    2024-08-11
    Informative, covered the points in a manner easily understood
    5/5
    Ari
    2024-08-11
    The session has helped me to continue to learn about Lightroom. I am hoping that I can do some of the things that I learnt without too much stress on my part. I'm glad I've got a recording because I know I will be looking over it again and again. I still don't feel comfortable to use Lightroom but with Sue's guidance in her workshop, I'm hoping I can start to use masks in Lightroom.
    5/5
    Carmen
    2024-08-09

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Sue Curtis
    Sue has enjoyed more than 30 years of photography experiencing a wide range of techniques and subjects, including nature subjects landscape, astrophotography (with a telescope), plant macro and birds, and award-winning underwater photography. She likes to integrate the technical aspects of photography to pursue unique effects and ideas.

    Sue's long time career in scientific research and diagnostics has progressed to providing 15 years of education at TAFE and University.

    The opportunity to combine teaching and share her love of photography with other people has been a rewarding experience with Wollongong Photography Group.

    Sue has a side photography business operating as Sue Curtis Photography with a focus on Pet and Family session photography as well as Junior Sport Teams and Portraits.

    Websites www.suecurtisphotography.com.au (Pet and Family Photography)
    www.suecurtis.com (Sport Photography)

    Facebook
    https://www.facebook.com/sue.curtis.75286/
    https://www.facebook.com/suecurtisphotos

    Instagram
    @suecurtisphotography
    @sue_curtis_pet_photography

    Sue Curtis is available for private bookings

    Available weekends and some weekday evenings
    Individual tutoring, specialised themes and general group workshops, business events, portraits individual and families, sports events, pet and family photography

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    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-08-13
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-08-02
    Title or Location: Seacliff Bridge, Wollongong, NSW Australia
    Fujifilm X-T5 70-300mm @ 90mm 1/1000 f11 400 iso. The bridge is more often photographed at a much wider focal point to captute the 700 metre span. I was using a longer zoom to show the strength of the massive supports against the ocean.
    Credit: Terry Mugavin
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-05-29

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-07-21
    Title or Location: Wanaka
    ?Lonely Willow?I?m slowly getting through my photos from my recent visit to New Zealand South Island.My cup was definitely full after an amazing workshop, but THIS was one of the most special sunrises I?ve ever experienced?.and I almost missed it!I thought I gave myself plenty of time to drive our camper van from our overnight spot, however when the keyless start didn?t work, I started to panic. I could see the pink hues building in the dawn sky and knew this would be epic. No time to th
    Credit: Taryn Ruiz
    Instagram: taryn__ruiz
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-05-29
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-07-08
    Title or Location: Sandon Point Beach
    During an early morning cycle I saw this pair of Norfolk Island pines standing guard over the beach. I loved their silhouetted form and symmetry against the colour gradient of the dawn sky. iPhone 2020 SE, minimal post processing with Snapseed.
    Credit: Bla Andbla

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-05-29
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-06-11
    Title or Location: VIVID Sydney - Sydney Harbour
    For 2 weeks every winter Sydney is lit up with amazing colours and beams of light over the Harbour Bridge, Opera House, and various buildings throughout the city. I captured this photo of the Opera House from across the water at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. I used a slow shutter speed (of 1 sec) to capture light trails from the passing water craft, and I held my iPhone up against my lens to create an artificial reflection on the water.Canon R6ii, RF 70-200mm f2.8 (@ 70mm), 1s, iso 200.
    Credit: Angelique Kelly
    Facebook: @mylenslovesyou
    Instagram: @angelique_kelly_photography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-05-29

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-06-04
    Title or Location: Wollongong Botanic Gardens
    The little lenses sprinkled over the lily caught my attention after a brief sun shower.
    Credit: Bla Andbla
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-05-29
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-06-01
    Title or Location: Cathedral Rocks Kiama Downs, NSW Australia
    Fujifilm X-T5 with Viltrox 13mm lens - 20 sec f1.4 iso 1600 - single exposureThe Milkyway only lines up with Cathedral Cave for a couple of weeks each year. Our Wollongong Photography Group were due to meet there on Sunday 2nd June, however the forecast was looking really bad, but the Wednesday night was a clear sky with no wind. Milkyway was fully up from 8pm and moon wasn't due to rise until 10.20pm, so there was a good window. The location involves walking over uneven rock platforms and jum
    Credit: Terry Mugavin

    Savannah Photography Group
    2024-08-27
    Rochester Photography Group
    2024-09-09
    Title or Location: Offham, Kent
    This bright little robin landed on a lichen-covered branch in my garden on a rather dull day. I used a fast shutter speed and a wide aperture to isolate him from the background.Nikon D610, Nikon 28-300mm 1/1000 sec f/5.6 Auto ISO 1800
    Credit: Paul Turner
    Instagram: p_tee_photography
    Savannah Photography Group
    2024-08-27

    Reno Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Northern California
    Location: Upper Glen Alpine Falls. I hiked to this location after sunset. The foreground is a single photo I took during the blue hour for clarity and sharpness. I couldn't wait for the Milky Way at this location due to high bear activity it was almost dark by the time I hiked back to the car. The Milky Way picture is a stack of 19 frames for noise reduction, taken a few hours later over Lake Tahoe, which is just a few miles away from the falls.Edited in Luminar Neo.
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nevada and Southwest
    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-08-27
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Multnomah Falls

    Credit: Jon Lanzieri
    Instagram: @jonlanzieri

    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-08-27
    Clarksville Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Cades Cove, Townsend, TN
    This shot was taken on my first day into this trip. My wife and I decided to spend Labor Day weekend in the mountains which was wonderful but also very busy which isn't the best for wildlife photography. However, I did come away with some good shots from my outing (mostly landscape) and this is by far one of my favorite. I love how the light is striking the deer's face while he is mostly shrouded in shadow. I took this with a Nikon 200-500mm @ 500, 1/160s, ISO 100 and f6.3. I shot this across th
    Credit: Michael R Poteete
    Instagram: M.R.Poteete.Photography
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-08-26

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