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EOY EDPI Winner "Yellow Fellow"

EOY Print Winner "Lovely Lorikeet"

EOY Members Award "Character On The Dog Fence"

EOY EDPI Highly Commended "Antarctic Blue"

EOY EDPI Highly Commended "Autumnal Driveway"

EOY EDPI Highly Commended "Bird On A Wire"

EOY Print Highly Commended "Ears of Gold"

EOY Print Highly Commended "Line In The Sand"

EOY Print Highly Commended "Peacock Pride"

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society offers members meetings, competitions, tutorials, workshops, exhibitions, social events and photography outings.

Our meetings are held at Jubilee Hall, 52 Smith Street, Macedon 3440.

Warmer Months

Meetings are held on each of the first two Mondays in the months of February, March, October and November. Other events occur during these months.

Winter Months

Meetings are held on the first Monday in the months of April, May,June, July, August and September with daytime weekend workshops replacing the second Monday. Other events occur during these months.

Visitors are welcome to come along and join in the activities. Membership provides access to a range of additional features.

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The images displayed at the top of this page are from club members, representing the winning and highly commended images from a recent judged competition.

Feel free to contact the club if you are interested in purchasing any image displayed on this website.

Mar 2026 Walkabout – Aitken Reserve Gisborne

21/03/2026

Photos from members from a walkbout at Aitken Reserve Gisborne. Sat 21 March 2026.

How to Enter a Competition & EDPI Uploading

09/02/2026

This post is available to paid-up members only.

2025 End of Year Social Group Photo

09/12/2025

Group photo from the End of Year social function. (Click to expand) Photo by Paul Fletcher.

EOY 2025 – Aggregate Results

06/12/2025

These aggregate results can only be seen by paid up members.

EOY 2025 – Print & Digital Entries

06/12/2025

The images presented below were entered by Club members for the End of Year competition. These are displayed in a...

Nov 2025 Walkabout – Boort Spannerman

24/11/2025

Photos from a member from the club walkabout held 23-24 November 2025.

2025 Quad-Comp Results

22/10/2025

MRPS won the Highest Scoring Club award at the 2025 Central Victoria Interclub Photographic Competition (aka Quad-Comp). Individual images that...

October 2025 – Print & Digital Entries

07/10/2025

The images presented below were entered by Club members. These are displayed in a random order. Please allow a few...

August 2025 – Print & Digital Entries

04/08/2025

The images presented below were entered by Club members. These are displayed in a random order. Please allow a few...

Coming Events and Notices

Creative Use of Light Workshop

Date: 11/04/2026

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: 337 Mt Macedon Rd, Macedon

Presented by Steve Sheddick; Covers natural light, reflectors, speedlights, and the inverse square law using models at the MRPS clubrooms or nearby locations. Each workshop is capped at four participants per session to allow for hands-on tuition and individual attention. Two experienced models dressed in a retro/rockabilly theme will be present. Each attendee will receive an A4 booklet outlining the subjects covered during the day; Two sessions: Session 1 – Arrival 9:45 am for a 10 am start (concludes by 12 pm) Session 2 – Arrival 1:45 pm for a 2 pm start (concludes by 4 pm) Places limited to 4 per session; Registrations will be required (refer to emailed instructions); A registration email will be sent to members at 8pm, 27th March 2026. Be quick!! Participation will be on a First in First Serve basis; Bring your camera (no tripod required); Cost $60

Beginners Camera Skills Workshop

Date: 11/04/2026

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre; 12 Hamilton St, Gisborne Vic 3437

Presented by Peter Ryan;

Learn the basic functions of your camera (ISO, Shutter, Aperture, WB, etc);

Bring camera, camera user manual, pen, paper and lunch;

Places limited to 6. Registrations will be required. A registration email will be sent to members at 8pm, 27th March 2026. Be quick!! Participation will be on a First in First Serve basis;

Free

Competition Judging (April)

Date: 13/04/2026

Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location: Jubilee Hall, 52 Smith St Macedon

Competition Judging – Open and Set Subject “Love Is”;
Judging of Prints and Digitals by Rob Clarke

Near and Far Exhibition

Start date: 16/04/2026

End date: 19/04/2026

All-day event

Location: Dudley House, 60 View St Bendigo, Victoria

More info

The exhibition will present unique perspectives from Australia and beyond.

Colleen Mahoney will present aerial imagery and breathtaking aurora captures, with workshops;

Greg McMillan will showcase photographs that celebrate travel and nature, also with workshops;

This event is not run by the MRPS club but is promoted on behalf of two of its members.

Basic Photography Printing Workshop

Date: 18/04/2026

Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: "Arniston", 374 Lauriston-Reservoir Rd, Kyneton

Presented by Peter Ryan;

A hands on session designed to help you turn your digital photographs into beautiful printed images you can proudly share or display. Whether you’re printing for the first time or looking to refine your results, Peter will guide you through each step of the process;

Bring Image on a USB drive, pen & paper;

Number of places: 6; Registrations will be required; A registration email will be sent to members at 8pm, 27th March 2026. Be quick!! Participation will be on a First in First Serve basis;

Free to members

For more events see here

Macedon Ranges Photographic Society