OCTOBER PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 September
Feedback: 16 October |
NEGATIVE SPACE - this is where you have more space around your subject than the subject itself. This does not mean your subject should be tiny, let the empty space around it enhance the subject. |
OCTOBER DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
30 September
Feedback: 6 November |
USING A MOBILE PHONE - 100 STEPS FROM YOUR DOOR - you can decide which door to start counting from. It could be the front door, the back door, a door at work or a door at a regular hangout. It must be a door that you regularly use. Go at different times of the day. You may be asked to submit the original and the metadata.
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NOVEMBER PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 October
Feedback: 5 February 2026
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OPEN, submit one image only |
NOVEMBER DIGITAL
Last day to enter
30 October
Feedback: 5 February 2026 |
OPEN, submit one image only |
FEBRUARY PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
31 January
Feedback: 19 February 2026 |
WATER refers to any photo that emphasis water as the main visual element. That can include landscape photography of an ocean, long exposure photos of silky waterfalls and even shots of particularly photogenic puddles. The goal of water photography is to capture the way water moves and how it interacts with light. |
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FEBRUARY DIGITAL
Last day to enter: 31 January
Feedback: 5 March 2026
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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY - focuses on capturing candid moments of everyday life in public spaces. Every photo should paint a picture about the location, people or mood of the scene. The image must display an unmanipulated scene and not deemed to be a violation of an individual’s privacy. |
MARCH PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
28 February
Feedback: 19 March 2026 |
CONTRE-JOUR/SILHOUETTE - is a technique in which the camera is pointing directly towards a strong source of light. The subject will have very little or no detail. |
MARCH DIGITAL
Last day to enter
28 February
Feedback: 2 April 2026 |
NATURE - these are photographs of natural subjects such as insects, butterflies and moths, birds, animals, plants or geological features. Images which are not allowed under the nature definition or which are wrongly named will not be accepted.
Refer to the Club Bylaws for full details
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APRIL PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
31 March
Feedback: 16 April 2026
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MONOCHROME - is either an image that gives the impression of having no colour (i.e contains only shades of grey which can include pure black and pure white) OR an image that gives the impression of being greyscale but has been toned in one colour across the entire image (For example, sepia, red, gold, etc.) |
APRIL DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
31March
Feedback: 7 May 2026 |
TRIPTYCH - a triptych is a presentation made up of three (and only three) distinctly separated photographic images displayed on a common background. The subject matter is open.
See nelsoncameraclub.co.nz for more information |
MAY PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 April
Feedback: 16 April 2026 |
HIGH KEY - an image characterized by predominantly light tones, with minimal dark shadows. Such images display a reduced tonal range, consisting mainly of whites and light greys. |
MAY DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
30 April
Feedback: 4 June 2026 |
ARCHITECTURE - an image that depicts buildings or parts of buildings, including both interior and exterior structures such as bridges or monuments. Exterior images show the building's appearance, while interior images capture the design and atmosphere. The aim is to present the image in a way that engages and appeals to the viewer. |
JUNE PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
31May
Feedback: 18 June 2026 |
ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURE - an image that portrays a person’s usual environment, such as in their home or workplace. It typically shows the subject’s life and surroundings. |
JUNE DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
31May
Feedback: 2 July 2026 |
RULE OF THIRDS - This is a compositional guideline which divides the frame into equal parts with two equally spaced vertical lines and two equally spaced horizontal lines. Key elements are placed along those lines or at their intersections (called power points) to create a more interesting and well-composed image. |
JULY PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 June
Feedback: 16 July 2026 |
STILL LIFE - depicts inanimate objects usually arranged as a small group. Tabletop photography, product photography and food photography are examples of Still Life Photography. |
JULY DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
30 June
Feedback: 6 August 2026 |
IN THE KITCHEN - you may use any style of photography but the image must be taken in a kitchen or be an object from a kitchen. |
AUGUST PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
31 July
Feedback: 20 August |
MACRO - this involves capturing extreme close-up images of small subjects or a small part of a larger object, often making them appear larger than life size and revealing details that are not always visible to the naked eye. You could try focus-stacking. |
AUGUST DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
31st July
Feedback: 3 September |
LOW KEY - is an image that emphasises dark tones and shadows, creating a dramatic and often mysterious atmosphere. |
SEPTEMBER PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
31 August
Feedback: 17 September |
MINIMALISM - this type of image emphasises simplicity. Using negative space and clean lines to create an uncluttered image. |
SEPTEMBER DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
31 August
Feedback: 1st October |
LANDSCAPE - this may combine elements such as, land, sea, bodies of water and sky and may include human elements for scale and context but not to the extent that the human element becomes the prominent element.
Refer to the Club Bylaws for full details. |
OCTOBER PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 September
Feedback: 15 October |
CREATIVE - a style of photography which is the opposite of documentary or realism. It is often a combination of several images blended together to present a perspective, convey a message, or tell a story. It is about using photography to create something original and meaningful and visually compelling, often by combining technical skill with artistic vision. |
OCTOBER DIGITAL
Last day to enter:
30 September
Feedback: 5 November |
FLOWERS - you may try any style of photography but the main subject must be flowers or a flower. |
NOVEMBER PRINT
Last day to upload digital copy of print to Website:
30 October
Feedback: 4 February 2027 |
OPEN, submit one image only |
NOVEMBER DIGITAL
Last day to enter
30 October
Feedback: 4 February 2027 |
OPEN, submit one image only |