Set Subjects - 2025
Month | Set Subject | Brief |
| Less is More | Bannish chaos and strip down your composition to the bare minimum. Make sure you don't have more than you need. |
March | Urban Decay | Those empty alleys and buildings which are well past their prime |
April | Reflections | Also referred to as mirror photography, when reflective surfaces are used to create an artistic echo of a scene. |
May | The Small Things | Draw attention to tiny subjects or details, by using a macro lens, or shooting at a shallow depth of field to isolate subjects. |
June | * Steampunk
Note: An outing using models will be organised at the Bassendean Railway Museum. | Mix history, fantasy, and technology, in a design-style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism |
July | * Craftsmen, Artists and Musicians
Note: A workshop on that theme will be organised at the Men’s Shed, Mundaring. | Capture the essence and creative spirit of individuals, document the artistic process, the meticulous attention to detail, and the unique personalities of craftsmen, artists, and musicians |
August | High Key | A high key image mostly consists of highlights and midtones, is generally bright and even, and delicately toned, often with pastel and/or white shades |
September | Broken | Interpret the concept of broken in any way you wish to conjure an intriguing narrative |
October |
| Use windows, frames, or openings as compositional tools. Frame your subject through windows, and play with light and shadow |
November | Weathered and Worn | Show the beauty of age and imperfection. Capture rust, peeling paint, or distressed textures in natural or human environments |
January 2026 | A Hint of Colour | In an otherwise monochrome image, highlight the one colour that will make it pop |
February | Nightscapes | Explore night time photography, from stars to city lights, using long exposures, capturing light trails, or experimenting with ISO settings for low-light shots |
March | Creative | Use an unusual combination of objects or viewpoint to create a novel effect |