23rd Feb 2026 | 7:30pm | Presentation | Chris George: “ICM” Intentional Camera Movement

In the world of photography, we are often told that “sharpness is a virtue.” We obsess over tripod stability, shutter speeds, and autofocus points. But for artists like Chris George, the real magic happens when you let go of the literal and embrace the movement.

Chris George has become a standout name in the realm of Intentional Camera Movement (ICM). As a prominent figure within the Victorian photography scene—and a familiar face to members of the Essendon Camera Club—Chris has mastered the art of “painting with the camera.”

What is ICM?

Intentional Camera Movement is exactly what it sounds like: a technique where the camera is moved during a long exposure. Instead of a static, frozen moment, the result is a fluid, abstract, and often ethereal image. It’s less about documenting a scene and more about capturing its energy, rhythm, and color.

The Chris George Aesthetic

What sets Chris’s work apart is his ability to find structure within the chaos. His images aren’t just “blurry photos”; they are carefully composed digital paintings.

• Vertical Panning: Often used in forest settings to turn gum trees into elegant, vertical streaks of silver and green.

• The “Wash” Effect: By using horizontal movements over seascapes, he creates minimalist bands of color that feel like a watercolor painting.

• Emotional Resonance: Chris’s work often leans into the moody and atmospheric, proving that you don’t need fine detail to tell a powerful story.