What is Scape Photography? Scape photography is a visual exploration of three distinct environments: cityscapes, seascapes, and landscapes. It typically features a broad field of view, ensuring no single element takes prominence while including a portion of the sky to enhance the composition. Brief: Sea – A photograph of natural coastal scenery, waves or the […]

What is Still Life Photography? Still life photography is the art of capturing objects that are carefully arranged and composed. It focuses on the beauty, form, texture, and lighting of inanimate subjects — things that do not move. This genre allows photographers full control over the composition, lighting, and mood, making it a great way […]

Coburg will be hosting the annual interclub competition this year. The date for judging will be Thursday 27 August 2026

What is Portrait Photography? Portrait photography is the art of capturing the likeness, personality, and spirit of a physically living person or group of people. It accurately represents their anatomical features, with the face being the predominant element in the image. The goal is not simply to record an appearance, but to meaningfully reproduce the […]

What is Open Photography? The Open category allows complete creative freedom for photographers to explore any subject, theme, or style of their choosing. Images should demonstrate strong visual impact through thoughtful composition, lighting, and technique. Project Brief: This is your opportunity to showcase your personal vision and creativity — whether it’s a striking landscape, expressive […]

What is Negative Space Photography? Negative space photography focuses on the space around and between the main subject rather than the subject itself. This empty or uncluttered space — called negative space — helps to draw attention to the main subject, creating a sense of balance, simplicity, and visual impact. The use of negative space […]

Points are awarded for each competition entry and any awards received, with totals determining the Aggregate Points Awards for Novice and Standard categories (1st–3rd place). Individual Photo Awards are selected from Nature, Portrait and Scapes entries, with all awarded images eligible for Image of the Year. Judges will also select annual winners across Novice and […]