Welcome to the ACE Archive
Watch a short introduction to our 2026 project for the Albany Bicentenary.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
Tuesdays- Outing begin from the Vancouver Arts Centre.
Thursdays- Outings begin from GenU.
We're currently looking at restarting the Saturday morning
workshops and Sunday photowalks.
2026 UPDATE
The direction camera clubs take in 2026 will depend on how well they adapt to the influence of AI and the way they can best meet the needs of their members.
It's a good time to return photography to the heart and the head.
"The goal isn’t perfect pictures. It’s helping people see their world—and themselves—with more wonder".
We're taking off again this week- Here's some of what's coming up.....
We'll shortly be running a number of coffee meetups with our volunteers and new members to familiarise them with club activities.
The Remarkable Everyday Project is getting under way soon.
The club will be focussing more on traditional camera club activities such as workshops, weekend outings and photo challenges.
Due to an increased level of interest we'll look at photographic activities for home schoolers.
Our Binalup Festival is photobooth is happening on Australia Day.
Bus tours have been extended into 2026.
We'll be trying to set a new record for the number of entries into the World Pinhole Photography event.
More darkroom activities due to the success of the just completed workshops.
Improving our web and Facebook presence and looking at weekly email updates for members who are not on social media platforms.
Returning photography to the heart and the head for genuine human creativity.
Using AI where it has outstanding benefits in education, admin assistance, research, skill enhancement and removing drudgery.
All this depends on having sufficient volunteers to keep it all running. So far this is looking promising.
THE VANCOUVER ARTS CENTRE YOUTH PROGRAMS
We've just completed the two youth Summer School photography workshops and we've all been amazed at the talents and potential we've enjoyed seeing develop so to speak.
There's definitely a move by parents to get young people away from the negative aspects of social media and get them into something a hobby or take part in some healthy outdoor activities.
Photography is a great way to learn some important skills while enjoying a more face-to-face experience.
The magic of the darkroom and all the creative opportunities photography can provide could make a real difference.
We enjoy the enthusiasm and creativity that young people show and the results reflect that in the work they produce.
Here's some examples from the workshops.
A PREVIEW OF THE REMARKABLE EVERDAY PROJECT FOR 2026
Thanks to Rio Tinto for providing funds for the production of our bicentenary series of photo stories in collaboration with professional photographer Astrid Volzke.
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Here's a taste of what we have planned..... CLICK TO VIEW
The Then and Now Photography Exhibition at the Museum
ACE is delighted to support the Museum of the Great Southern's exhibition that will be showcasing historic images of early Albany on a huge 180-degree screen.
We will be supporting the exhibition by providing a range of cameras from the era.
The opening of this exhibition will take place on the 11th of December 2025 and be open to the public for six months.​​
