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  • Field Trip: Library of Congress

    Field Trips

    Library of Congress For our December field trip, we will explore one of the most iconic and photogenic interiors in Washington, DC—the Library of Congress. The Jefferson Building is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture, filled with soaring ceilings, marble staircases, mosaics, and murals. In December, the Library is beautifully adorned with holiday decorations, including a […]

  • Competition: (Zoom) Theme: Close-up, Not Macro with Judge Tom Cuchara

    Competitions

    Tom Cuchara is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador, a Photographic Craftsman (PPA), and HonNEC honoree who brings heart, curiosity, and a keen eye to every frame he captures. Specializing in nature photography—especially birds, macro, and night scenes—Tom sees the world as a tapestry of intricate details, hidden stories, and fleeting moments worth preserving. His journey through […]

  • Education and Training (Zoom): Her Story–Through the Lens–A Journey into Women’s Beauty, Power, and Spirit with Catherine Wang

    Education & Training

    Description A portrait presentation that celebrates the beauty, strength, and spirt of women. Each photo shows a real moment that reflects who they are. The portraits share personal stories of courage, joy, and everyday life. Through simple, honest images, the series honors what makes each woman unique. Together, these portraits create a warm and powerful […]

  • Member’s Gallery (Print) (In Person) – Memories from More Than 25 Years of Photography with Patricia Deege

    Member's Gallery

    Bio Patricia has been a member of NVPS since the late 1990’s. Before then, she had a good Nikon film camera but little knowledge of the “how to’s” of photography. F-stops, shutter speed, depth of field, etc. --what did that mean?  Starting as a total beginner, she learned much of her photography craft through attendance […]

  • Member’s Gallery (Virtual): (In Person) Birds of the World with Bill Millhouser

    Member's Gallery

    Bio Bill Millhouser and his wife Fran Millhouser have enjoyed birdwatching since the mid 1960s when they took a Smithsonian course on birds and local birdwatching. Bill is also an avid bird photographer, and their trips overseas have often combined birdwatching and photography. Over the years they have visited Costa Rica (multiple times), Ecuador, Patagonia, […]

  • Member’s Forum (In Person) – Japan (and Hong Kong and Taipei) by Boat with Jim and Jerri McDermott

    Member's Forum

    Bio Jerri and Jim McDermott have been active members of NVPS for over 10 years. Jerri was a librarian in the Fairfax County schools, and Jim an economist in the federal government. Both credit their friends at NVPS with encouraging their learning and development as photographers. They’ve both migrated to using mirrorless Nikon cameras. Description […]

  • Member’s Forum: (In Person) Why Architecture? with Judy Guenther

    Member's Forum

    Bio Judy Guenther enjoys photographing a wide variety of subjects during her world travels. Capturing the beauty and art in nature and the interesting people of the world is a special joy for her. She is also drawn to the details, patterns, abstracts, and design of architecture, especially modern architecture. She has won several awards, […]