{"id":342,"date":"2026-04-30T14:37:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/?page_id=46"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:37:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T04:37:20","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/index.php\/home\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"3\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(992 \/ 1024)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-174\" data-id=\"174\" data-aspect-ratio=\"992 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/clematis-seed-p-kavanagh-2.jpg?w=992\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-143\" data-id=\"143\" data-aspect-ratio=\"693 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/giant-kelp-r-featonby-1.jpg?w=693\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-121\" data-id=\"121\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 683\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/australasian-grebe_07-02-26_0027-copy-1-1.jpg?w=1024\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-108\" data-id=\"108\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 613\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/spinebill-3534-small-1.jpg?w=1024\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-128\" data-id=\"128\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 681\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/aurora-2-1.jpg?w=1024\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-147\" data-id=\"147\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 554\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/shark-bay-saltworks-r-norman-2.jpeg?w=1024\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-165\" data-id=\"165\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 654\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/grand-kids-b-guerin.jpg?w=1024\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome members of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced photographers, providing opportunities to learn, create, and showcase work. New members are offered one-on-one tuition in camera craft and tuition if they feel it would be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Regular activities include monthly meetings, workshops, guest speakers, competitions, exhibitions and photo outings that encourage creativity and technical growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">MAPS fosters a supportive environment where members exchange knowledge and inspiration. The society also engages with the local community through exhibitions and events, celebrating photography as both art and storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Meetings are held at the Chewton Town Hall (Main Road, Chewton) on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month except for December and the second Tuesday in January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:16px\">Also find us here<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/128727417@N03\/with\/54387555609\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/flickr-logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-195\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.1563440860215053;width:125px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1566703736941660\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fb-logo-1.png?w=821\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0553625934112199;width:49px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/castlemainecameraclub.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/logo-1.jpg?w=848\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8281504361981884;width:453px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We welcome members of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced photographers, providing opportunities to learn, create, and showcase work. 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