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SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Distilling the Essence of Architecture with Angie McMonigal
DESCRIPTION:Join Angie McMonigal as she discusses techniques for creating more dynamic architectural images focused on detailed and abstract interpretations. She’ll share examples from various cities throughout the US and Europe\, emphasizing compositional techniques to make your images stronger.  \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nAngie is a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago striving to bring a detailed\, thoughtful perspective to her work\, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she’s called home for more than two decades; she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that’s always transforming. Drawing from her education in the micro sciences (molecular biology\, microbiology\, virology) her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes\, creating images that celebrate those unexpectedly iconic elements hiding in plain sight.  \n\n\n\nShe frequently works with art consultants\, designers\, brands\, architectural firms\, and private collectors creating images that draw out the organic interplay between design\, structure\, environment\, and society. \n\n\n\nPublication credits include Chicago Magazine\, National Geographic\, Wall Street Journal\, Forbes\, and Architectural Digest. Exhibitions by galleries in Chicago\, Los Angeles\, New York\, Barcelona\, and other destinations. 
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-distilling-the-essence-of-architecture-with-angie-mcmonigal/
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SUMMARY:Education & Training:  (Zoom) Anonymous Critique with Stan Bysshe\, Judy Guenther\, and Bill Millhouser
DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nLike most NVPS members\, Stan\, Judy\, and Bill have entered countless photo competitions and have had numerous favorite images shot down by judges. It is important to pay attention to detail when taking a photo and processing it. But it is also important to remember the reason why you took the photo\, what was it that caught your eye\, did you convey that vision to the viewer. \n\n\n\nThe NVPS Anonymous Critique is a great opportunity to get feedback on your images.  The process is anonymous\, so you have nothing to lose.  Examples of the kinds of images you might want to submit for critique include: \n\n\n\n\nImages you think are keepers but may need a little help;\n\n\n\nExperiments with new processing techniques; and\n\n\n\nImages you are considering for competition.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe sole purpose of the anonymous critique is to help you grow as a photographer.  You will not be identified unless you identify yourself by making comments or asking questions about your images during the Zoom session. \n\n\n\nThe firm deadline for image submission is 6 p.m. on Monday\, November 24\, 2025\, (this is a change to the earlier announced date) to allow time for David Crooks to anonymize the images and for Stan\, Judy\, and Bill to review them before the December 9 meeting. \n\n\n\nSubmitting Images\n\n\n\nThe firm deadline for image submission is 6 p.m. on Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025 to allow time for reviewing the images before the December 9 meeting. \n\n\n\nYou may submit up to three images to this NVPS Dropbox folder:  https://www.dropbox.com/request/AqHnGlwnD97MnW8LUFDr \n\n\n\nResize Your Image(s)\n\n\n\nSize images the same way as for our monthly competitions\, that is\, not to exceed 1400 pixels horizontally or 1050 pixels vertically.  Image resolution should be set to 127 pixels per inch (PPI). Image format is jpg. Color space is sRGB. \n\n\n\nRename your image filename(s)\n\n\n\nFile naming is important. Include the image title preceded with 1-\, 2-\, or 3-.  Examples: 1-Fishing Boat.jpg\, 2-Old Dock.jpg\, 3-Hawaiian Sunset.jpg. Files starting with 1- will be highest priority\, 2- medium priority\, and 3- low priority. Depending on the number of images submitted\, we might not get through them all\, so number your most important image with a 1-. Spaces are OK\, but do not use any special characters in the filename. \n\n\n\nNote:  Because those critiquing will see the filenames\, do not include your name there\, just the number prefix and image title. \n\n\n\nQuestions?\n\n\n\nContact the Education & Training Coordinator Nick Bauer; email information can be found at Board Contacts. \n\n\n\nBiographies:\n\n\n\nStan Bysshe\n\n\n\nStan Bysshe\n\n\n\nStan’s photographic journey started in the 1960s with a hand-me-down Nikkormat. But because of his love for scuba diving and marine tropical reef ecology\, his equipment and images became dedicated to underwater nature. By 2010 it was time to hang up the scuba gear\, and when he joined NVPS\, Stan was exposed to a whole new world of land-based photography. Still\, nature remained a driving force behind his images. \n\n\n\nSince joining the club\, Stan has “volunteered” for Field Trips (twice)\, Competitions\, and Mentoring\, and is a past President. This will be his fourth Anonymous Critique. \n\n\n\nFor the past several years Stan has helped lead photo tours in Washington State\, Alaska\, Yellowstone National Park\, New Mexico\, and Florida. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJudy Guenther\n\n\n\nJudy Guenther\n\n\n\nJudy enjoys capturing scenes from her world travels in a variety of styles from storytelling to discovering small details in ordinary scenes. Capturing the beauty and art in nature and the people of the world is a special joy for her. Judy also enjoys photographing details in architecture and looking for abstracts.  She has won several awards\, including the grand prize in the Washington Post’s 2022 Travel Photography Contest. She is a member of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society and The Art League Gallery of Alexandria\, Va. Her web site is Judy Guenther Photography. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBill Millhouser\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBill Millhouser\n\n\n\nBill became interested in Photography in the mid 1970s\, but his deep dive into all things photography skyrocketed when he joined NVPS in 2010. Bill is an avid bird\, wildlife\, and travel photographer\, and his trips overseas have often combined birdwatching and photography. Over the years he has visited Costa Rica (multiple times)\, Ecuador\, Patagonia\, Kenya\, Tanzania\, South Africa\, the Falkland Islands\, and Iceland. Bill has served as NVPS coordinator for Field Trips\, Competitions\, and Mentoring\, and is a past President.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-training-in-person-anonymous-critique-with-stan-bysshe-judy-guenther-and-bill-millhauser/
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Library of Congress
DESCRIPTION:Library of Congress \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor 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 grand Christmas tree in the Great Hall. The seasonal touches add warmth and color to the already stunning architecture\, offering unique opportunities to capture both the historic grandeur and the holiday spirit. This trip is perfect for those who enjoy photographing symmetry\, patterns\, and festive details in a historic setting. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:Saturday\, December 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.We will meet at the Library of Congress Jefferson Building entrance 10 minutes before opening time (9:50 a.m.)\, so that we can enter together. The entrance is on First St SE between Independence and East Capitol. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free. However\, timed-entry passes are required and must be reserved in advance through the Library of Congress website. Details can be found here: https://www.loc.gov/visit/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere:Library of Congress – Jefferson Building10 First Street SEWashington\, DC 20540 \n\n\n\nTwo-hour metered street parking is available in DC on Saturdays. If using Metro\, the closest station is Capitol South Station (orange/silver/blue line) on First Street SE. The First and C Street entrance is approximately one and a half blocks south of the Library of Congress on First Street SE. \n\n\n\nWe’ll begin photographing the awe-inspiring spaces in the Great Hall\, including the holiday tree\, and move through the building to take advantage of the many photo opportunities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\n\nA wide-angle lens (16–35mm) will be useful for capturing the grand spaces and impressive architecture.\n\n\n\nA normal zoom lens (e.g.\, 24–105mm\, 24-200mm) may be useful for capturing architectural details and murals.\n\n\n\nTripods are not permitted inside the library.\n\n\n\nBe mindful of low-light conditions indoors; a fast lens or higher ISO settings will help.\n\n\n\n\nAfter our photography session\, members are welcome to gather informally at Pete’s Diner for food and conversation. Pete’s is located at: 212 2nd St SE\, Washington\, DC 20003. \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nSeton Droppers and Christopher Fedorchak \n\n\n\nAll photos taken by Christopher Fedorchak
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-library-of-congress/
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SUMMARY:Competition: (Zoom) Theme: Close-up\, Not Macro with Judge Tom Cuchara
DESCRIPTION: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 photography has taken him across varied landscapes and into deep connections with the photographic community.  \n\n\n\nA natural leader and lifelong learner\, Tom has served as President of the New Haven Camera Club\, the Connecticut Association of Photographers\, and currently serves as Vice President of the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). He’s also co-chaired numerous NECCC conferences\, helping build a vibrant community of photographers who grow through shared experience and creativity. Based in Connecticut\, Tom shares both his life and passion for photography with his wife Lisa—his partner in art and adventure. Together they run LisaTom.Photos\, offering photo tours\, studio workshops\, and one-on-one mentoring. Their teaching spans the artistic spectrum—from light painting and macro work to still life and flower photography—blending technical know-how with heartfelt expression.  \n\n\n\nTom and Lisa are also published authors\, with two acclaimed books through Amherst Media: “Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things” and “The Frog Whisperer: Portraits and Stories.” Their work has been featured in gallery exhibitions\, on calendars and magazine covers\, and in respected publications like Adirondack Life\, Wild Bird\, and ABA Birding magazine. Known for his calm presence\, clear instruction\, and passion for helping others grow\, Tom is a trusted mentor and passionate photographer. He and Lisa offer in-person and online classes\, post-processing training\, and destination photo tours designed to inspire and educate photographers at every level. Their motto is simple yet powerful: “Creativity is contagious—pass it on.” And their approach to photography is equally soulful: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.” \n\n\n\nExplore their work\, classes\, events\, and more at www.LisaTom.Photos\, and follow them on Instagram @LisaTom.photos.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-theme-close-up-not-macro-with-judge-tom-cuchara/
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