Note: This information has been provided to NVPS from Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions. If more information is needed please visit their website at: https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/.
Hello Photographers,
We are excited to announce that Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions 2025 will take place at GMU Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia. Mark your calendar for Saturday-Sunday, November 1-2, 2025.
Mason Square features modern classrooms, a comfortable auditorium and a spacious vendor and exhibit hall. Conveniently located inside the Beltway, guests have the choice of basement parking ($10 – credit & debit cards only) or on-street parking, which is free on Sunday. Better yet, ride the Metro to the Virginia Square/GMU station on the Orange/Silver line.
Click here for a PDF of the GMU Mason Square area map above.
As you would expect, there are plenty of nearby dining options. Or bring your lunch! No food will be on sale at the show.
All of this year’s offerings are listed below. Click on the links for more description.
When you’re ready, click here to purchase your passes.
All hands-on workshops and photo shoots are limited in size for ease of shooting and close instruction…so buy your passes soon…many sessions will sell out.
Last but not least, please share this message with your friends who might be interested. When you forward this newsletter you help keep our advertising costs low, so that we can produce a great event.
MEET THE MAPV 2025 PHOTOGRAPHY SPEAKERS & INSTRUCTORS
MAPV 2025 features ten presentations, nine hands-on workshops and five photo shoots, led by eleven accomplished photographers, including: Keynote Speaker and Nikon Ambassador, Moose Peterson.
Bring your camera for the workshops and photo shoots — or drop it off for a discount on sensor cleaning by District Camera.
Book a 1-on-1 portfolio review or tutoring session on the topic of your choice with one of our speakers or instructors.
Click here for an EASY-TO-READ PDF of the MAPV 2025 schedule that you can download and print as you consider your choices.
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Keynote – The Art of Bird Photography with Moose Peterson
- From Fear to Flash with JC Carey
- Travel Photography – Capturing the Essence of a Place with Essdras Suarez
- Blur, Shape & Shadow – The Magic and Techniques of Abstract Photography with Lisa Langell
- Creating Landscape Photography with Impact with Joe Brady
Sunday, November 2, 2025
- Sunday Featured Speaker – Critters: The Story Through the Lens with Moose Peterson
- Street Photography – Storytelling Moments with Essdras Suarez
- Improve your Story with Motion – Videography for Photographers with Brian Zwit
- The 10 Photoshop Techniques Every Photographer Needs with Joe Brady
- The Art of Connection – Building Emotional Depth Through Photography with Lisa Langell
NINE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS & 1-ON-1 INSTRUCTION
WITH A CHOICE OF INSTRUCTORS WITH OVER TWO DOZEN SESSIONS
Click on a link below and scroll down to click for the full list of
Saturday or Sunday sessions
- From Fear to Flash Hands-on Lighting Lab with J.C Carey
- From Fear to Flash – Creative High-Speed Sync with J.C Carey
- Keeping it Simple – One Light Plus the Sun Outdoors with J.C Carey
- Keeping it Simple – One-Light Studio with J.C. Carey
- Botanical Glow – Light Pad Photography with Flowers with Lori Lankford
- Creative Macro Magic – A Hands-On Exploration of Close-up Floral Photography with Lori Lankford
- Macro Photography – Beyond Blooms & Bugs with Sheila Guevin
- Abstract Art Through Your Lens with Beth Haubach
- Light Painting – Create Magic in the Dark with Lori Saunders
FIVE DIFFERENT PHOTO SHOOTS
OFF-SITE
Saturday and Sunday November 1-2, 2025
Saturday November 1, 2025
Sunday November 2, 2025
ON-SITE
Saturday November 1, 2025
Sunday November 2, 2025
PASS PRICES FOR PRESENTATIONS, HOWs, PHOTO SHOOTS & 1-ON-1s
- All Presentations Pass ($195): Attend in person all ten live presentations, which will also be recorded for your later viewing online. (Hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)
- Choice of 5 Presentations Pass ($145): Attend in person any five of the ten live presentations. No need to choose ahead of time. (Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)
- Choice of 2 Presentations Pass ($75): Attend in person any of two of the ten live presentations. No need to choose ahead of time. (Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)
- Single Presentation Pass ($45): Attend in person any one presentation. No need to choose ahead of time. (Recordings, Hands-On Workshops, Photo Shoots and 1-on-1s are not included.)
- Hands-on Workshops & Photo Shoots: Prices vary from $65 to $99. An individual pass is required for each session. Passes are sold first-come, first-served. (No speaker presentations or recordings are included.)
1-on-1 Instruction: A half-hour session is $75. A one-hour session is $100. Ten time slots are available. Click here and follow the instructions for 1-on-1 sessions to determine what instructors are available when. Depending on what you want kind of instruction or assistance you want, bring your portfolio or your gear or your laptop and software, (No speaker presentations or recordings are included.)
All hands-on workshops and photo shoots are limited in size for ease of shooting and close instruction.
You must buy a separate pass for each hands-on workshop, photo shoot or 1-on-1 session you wish to attend.
Get your passes soon — many sessions will sell out.
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASSES ONLINE NOW.
There will be a $10 transaction fee for purchases made at the door.
We’ll have coffee early! HOWEVER: No food or beverages will be on sale at MAPV 2025.
Get your lunch at one of the many Arlington eateries nearby Mason Square, or bring a bag lunch to the show.
Great Vendors Are Coming to MAPV 2025!
Thank you to Bay Photo for Sponsoring the MAPV Member Clubs Photo Exhibit
Click here to learn more
High School Student Contest Finalist Images
Congratulations to the ten finalists in the 2025 MAPV Student Photography Contest! You can view their outstanding images here. One of the ten is above: “Crystal Pool” by Ahniia Kiriushyna.
Your purchase of a pass at MAPV 2025 helps fund our annual contest for high school photographers in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
Thank you!
Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings together seven photography clubs in Virginia and Maryland. We LOVE our volunteers!!!
Please share the word about our show — and invite your friends to join our e-newsletter list, which they can do at this link.
Thank you, as always, for your support.
Christine Born, President
& the Entire Volunteer Team at Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions