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City Wanderer: Culture through the Lens

Event Summary

Location: Melbourne Central

Date: Saturday, 12th of October, 2024

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Capacity: 10 People

Cost: $15.00

Event Description

Our photography walk is designed to explore Melbourne’s rich cultural heritage and significant landmarks, focusing on both historical and contemporary issues of social justice and inclusion. We aim to highlight key Indigenous monuments and other important cultural sites that reflect the diverse history and ongoing journey toward equality in our city.

Led by our knowledgeable and Ondru associated photographer, Shane Lam you’ll learn the basics of photography while capturing these cultural sites throughout Melbourne CBD.

Shane will lead the walk event in Melbourne CBD for beginners in photography, he will teach how to expose properly for your photos and also how to compose successfully for making great images.

This walk promises to be educational, fun, and a meaningful way to appreciate the Indigenous heritage of our city.

At the conclusion of the workshop, we will gather at a local café to share and discuss our photography. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a warm cup of coffee while reflecting on our experiences and the stories captured during the walk.

Please bring your own camera for this event.

Photographer Bio

Shane is a photographer who prefers to speak with his camera. He was born and raised in the African island of Mauritius. Fascinated by magazine and newspaper images, Shane started taking photos at the tender age of ten with a Kodak compact. At the age of fifteen, he was moved by the evocative works of Herb Ritts and has been enslaved to the art of photography ever since. He completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of South Africa and later a Bachelor of Arts (Photography) at RMIT University, Melbourne. He has been part of Ondru since the day it was founded in the backyard in North Richmond, Melbourne and has been part of numerous Ondru projects, including co-photographer of Voiceless Journeys.

City Route

Meeting Point: Melbourne Central

  1. Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square (free entry) - Aboriginal history heritage

  2. Ian Potter Centre - features Indigenous Art - Wurrdha Marra exhibition is on until October

  3. Hosier Lane

  4. Melbourne Town Hall

  5. Queen Victoria Women’s Centre

  6. Victorian State Library

Head back to Federation Square and gather at a cafe nearby to finish.

Event Requirements

Please bring your own camera for this event.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes for this event.

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