Programs: (Zoom) – No More Rules: Human Perceptions in Composition with Colleen Miniuk
Oftentimes photographers spend much time forcing their scenes to fit the rules (which yields technically “perfect” but perhaps boring photographs) rather than arranging the subject matter based on emotional responses and human perceptions. This insightful and educational presentation, outdoor photographer/writer Colleen Miniuk goes beyond reviewing the predominant composition rules and shares how we can leverage […]
Field Trip: Brookside Gardens
April in this area is full of natural beauty, and Brookside Gardens is one of the best places in the DMV to photograph flowers and gardens. There should be lots of trees and flowers in bloom when we enjoy a morning there for our April field trip. Where: Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD Website: […]
Competition: (Zoom) – Theme: Texture with Judge Greg Holden
Greg Holden is a photographer from Longmont, Cowho uses his photography to share with others how he sees the world. He enjoys creative photos of little scenes often overlooked by others rather than postcard landscapes. Although he won’t pass by a chance to photograph a beautiful landscape or a tranquil sunset, he’d rather be exploring abandoned places and capturing the details of the layers of paint and […]
Members Gallery (Prints) (In Person): In Search of Big Cats with Don Little
Description: There is something compelling about big cats. It is easy to be drawn in by their gaze. Their majestic appearance and nature are awe-inspiring, and it is thrilling to see and try to capture moments of as they live their lives hunting, playing and resting. Don Little undertook a somewhat unpredictable journey last year to try and […]
Member’s Gallery (Digital, In Person) – iPhone Photography: The Things You See! with Greg Smith
Description: With his iPhones, Greg Smith has often captured spur-of-the-moment events, but also taken landscapes, portraits, and anything else that is picture worthy. And quite a bit that is not. Greg has found that often the iPhone’s camera settings are excellent as far as the image capture and has used native and Lightroom apps for […]
Member’s Forum (In Person): Aurora Photography with Nancy Galib
Description: Nancy will discuss her trips to see the aurora borealis, and what she learned on each one. The presentation will include information on gear, camera settings, and editing aurora photos. And a little science from a layperson's perspective. Bio: Nancy Galib has been a member of NVPS since 2021. She has been taking photographs for […]
Education & Training (In Person): A Photographic Exploration of Ireland
Description: Five NVPS members traveled to Ireland in 2024 to photograph its landscapes, waterscapes, cities, ancient and sacred sites, and—for some of them—the land of their ancestors: Jim & Jerri McDermott, Mike Whalen, Fran Bastress, Ginger Werz-Petricka. These members will share information in the presentation about their experiences, including major expenses, camera gear, and pros […]
Competition – Digital and Print (In-Person) No Theme with Judge Brian Zwit
The final review for group two of the Portfolio Project will be held with Brian Zwit as our reviewer. Brian, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. While still enthralled with still photography, he is using video to expand his storytelling options and range […]
Final Portfolio Project Review (In-Person) – Group 2 with Brian Zwit
The final review for group two of the Portfolio Project will be held with Brian Zwit as our reviewer. Brian, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. While still enthralled with still photography, he is using video to expand his storytelling options and range […]
Members’ Gallery (In Person) (Print) – “Bring Your Printed Material” Day for Everyone
Description: Because it was so popular last year, Members’ Gallery would again like to invite everyone to share their printed photo art, images, and projects on May 27, the last Tuesday meeting of the 2024-2025 year. Each NVPS member is encouraged to bring up to four prints or photo projects created in any manner of […]