Upcoming Events and Workshops
John Oldham Park & Pridefest Fairday
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: John Oldham Park (Near the carpark adjacent to the parkland off Mounts Bay Road – the adjacent car park has a fee).
Focus: Urban Parklands
Join the Shutterpups for a morning of creative exploration and an afternoon of community connection!
Accessibility Notes
• Park Access: John Oldham Park features wheelchair accessible entrances and paved shared paths (cycle paths) that weave through the lower parkland.
• Parking: The adjacent car park provides designated accessible (ACROD) parking bays for permit holders. Please note that some sections of the park feature gentle slopes and natural terrain surrounding the water features and hidden pathways.
Getting There by Foot or Bicycle
• By Bicycle: The park is easily accessible via the shared principal shared paths running along the Riverside Trail and Mitchell Freeway cycling network, connecting seamlessly into the park’s pathways.
• By Foot: You can walk from the Perth CBD or Elizabeth Quay via the pedestrian pathways along Mounts Bay Road, or descend into the park via the stairway and ramp connections leading down from Kings Park.
All skill levels and cameras (from smartphones to DSLRs) are welcome!
Heading to Pridefest Fairday
Following the morning session, everyone is warmly invited to head over from noon to Moort-ak Waadiny / Wellington Square for the vibrant Pridefest Fairday.
• Travel Tip: To get there easily from the city, you can hop on the free Transperth CAT bus network (specifically the Red or Yellow CAT service, which stops near Wellington Square).
It’s the perfect opportunity to grab some lunch, soak in the festive atmosphere, and practice your street and event photography surrounded by the community.
What to bring:
– Your camera, SD card, and charged battery (of course).
– Your own tripod or monopod (you could also borrow one from another member)
– If you have interchangeable lenses, consider bringing a prime, a wide-angle and a zoom lens.
– Macro lenses can be fun too.
– Drinking water (reusable container).
Although James Oldham Park is well shaded, if you’re coming along to Pridefest Fairday bring a hat and sunscreen.
Event updates will be provided through Facebook Messenger and/or email.
Attendance at this event will be free for financial members and have a small fee for Facebook members and friends.
Registration via Eventbrite is essential for everyone.
All meals and drinks are to be self-funded.
York and Northam – Avon Valley Heritage, Ruins & Structural Lines
Date: Sunday 18th October 2026
Time: All day (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM)
Locations: Various (see itinerary outline below)
Focus: Architecture, Ruins, Bridges & Unconventional Angles
The Shutterpups are heading back out into the field! We’re embarking on a full-day photography excursion into the heart of the Avon Valley, taking in the unique structural and scenic highlights of the York and Northam regions.
This trip is specially tailored for photographers who enjoy looking beyond standard landscapes. Together, we’ll dive into a diverse mix of subjects—ranging from colonial Gothic masonry and decaying rural ruins to massive public art murals and dramatic suspension bridges over the Avon River.
Throughout the day, members will be encouraged to experiment with scale, texture, negative space, and unusual perspectives. We’ve built in a dedicated group lunch break in York to relax and talk shop, and we’ll wrap up the day with a golden hour shoot overlooking the expansive valley floor.
Itinerary Outline
Stop 1: Old York Hospital & St Patrick’s Gothic Precinct
Stop 2: York Suspension Bridge & Avon Park
Lunch Break
Stop 3: Spencers Brook Road & Rural Ruins Drive
Stop 4: CBH Grain Silo Murals
Stop 5: Northam Suspension Bridge & Avon River Railway
Stop 6: Golden Hour at Mount Brown (Wongborel) Lookout
Whether you’re shooting with wide-angle glass for grand architectural scale, telephotos for compression and fine detail, or simply looking to spend an inspiring day out with your mobile phone camera & fellow photography enthusiasts, this outing offers a wealth of visual inspiration.
Registration Details
To keep travel and shooting comfortable for everyone, places for this trip are limited. Full itinerary and carpooling details will be provided to registered participants prior to the event.
What to bring:
– Your camera, SD card, and charged battery (of course).
– Your own tripod or monopod (you could also borrow one from another member)
– If you have interchangeable lenses, consider bringing a prime, a wide-angle and a zoom lens.
– Macro lenses can be fun too.
Wearing long pants and sturdy shoes is highly recommended.
Event updates will be provided through Facebook Messenger and/or email.
Attendance at this event will be free for financial members and have a small fee for Facebook members and friends.
Registration via Eventbrite is essential for everyone.
All meals and drinks are to be self-funded.
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Note: that only financial members of Shutterpups who register with Shutterpups via Eventbrite are eligible for insurance cover at events.
Shutterpups stages regular themed shoots around the Perth metro and outer metro regions. Once a year we also plan a (long) weekend event further afield, such as at a WAPF photography conference. The main aims of our events is to grow your skills by socialising and interact with other photographers. No matter your experience or gear, there is always something new to learn. There are many different types of events, so there is sure to be one that suits your interest: fast-paced sports; gentle landscapes; macros; or seeing the world in monochrome – we try to make the events as varied as possible.
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