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SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) - 10 Fundamentals to Strive for with your Photography with David Blecman
DESCRIPTION:Bio:\n\n\n\nDavid Blecman\n\n\n\nDavid Blecman started his photographic career back in 1978 fresh out of high school. \n\n\n\nHe is now an award winning\, internationally recognized photographer and instructor\, having taught on four continents and in over twenty countries. David teaches and mentors photographers\, models\, and makeup artists. His personal mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continues to grow in popularity. \n\n\n\nDavid has photographed projects for such clientele as Sears\, Color Me Beautiful\, JCPenney\, Bath & Body Works\, Foot Action\, Kaybee Toys\, Littman Jewelers\, Seagrams Americas\, Holiday Inn\, Wyndham Hotels\, Days Inn\, Hilton Hotels\, The White House\, Black Market\, Water Water Everywhere\, Cornell University\, etc. \n\n\n\nDavid has also been hired to photograph such celebrities as President George W. Bush\, Christina Aguilera\, Jimmy Buffett\, Steely Dan\, Moody Blues\, Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child\, Celine Dion\, Gene Simmons and KISS\, and numerous others.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDescription:\n\n\n\nDuring this presentation\, David will discuss what you\, as a photographer\, should strive for when creating your works of art. There’s so much to think about\, and he will try to cover the essentials. \n\n\n\nAll photos by David Blecman:
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SUMMARY:Education and Training (In Person):  Her Story--Through the Lens--A Journey into Women's Beauty\, Power\, and Spirit with Catherine Wang
DESCRIPTION:Catherine Wang\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nA 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 tribute to women everywhere. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCatherine Wang is an International award-winning photographer based in the DMV area\, specializing in portrait\, still life\, architecture\, and dance photography. Her work is also exhibit in many countries\, including the UK\, Switzerland\, Canada\, Germany and Japan. \n\n\n\nWith nine years of experience\, Catherine has developed a unique style that blends contemporary aesthetics with classic techniques. \n\n\n\nCatherine’s journey into photography began in 2016\, when she got her first Nikon DSLR camera. Her skills took off in 2020 when COVID-19 started\, allowing her to work remotely and giving her more time to dive into photography. \n\n\n\nHer work has been featured in numerous magazines\, including Photo Vogue and 1x.co. \n\n\n\nWhen she is not behind the camera\, Catherine enjoys reading\, teaching photography workshops and mentoring aspiring photographers. She believes in the power of photography to tell stories and evoke emotions\, and she is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of her craft. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll photos by Catherine Wang:
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-and-training-zoom-her-story-through-the-lens-a-journey-into-womens-beauty-power-and-spirit-with-catherine-wang/
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SUMMARY:Competition: (Zoom) No Theme with Judge Mary Louise Ravese
DESCRIPTION:Bio \n\n\n\nMary Louise Ravese\n\n\n\nMary Louise is a fine art photographer who draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts to produce photographs often described as “painterly”. For the past 25 years\, she has traveled the world in search of her favorite subjects – landscapes\, nature close-ups\, interesting architectural details and abstracts. \n\n\n\nMary Louise’s photography is in private\, university and corporate collections in over 40 states and is exhibited nationally through art shows\, galleries and shops. Her images have been used in calendars\, magazines\, books and websites including the National Parks Magazine and various projects with National Geographic maps. In 2020 she was awarded the distinction of “Master Artisan in Fine Art Photography” by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen\, in recognition of achievement in the three benchmarks of excellence in craftsmanship\, resolved design and unique voice. \n\n\n\nMary Louise has been a speaker at photography conferences and is a regular competition judge and speaker for photography clubs from the Carolinas to the Royal Photographic Society in England. She enjoys teaching photography at all levels and leads online and in-person classes\, as well as photography workshops. For more information visit her website  www.BellaVistaPhotography.com.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-no-theme-with-judge-mary-louise-ravese-2/
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  B&O Railroad Museum
DESCRIPTION:We’re starting the new year with a visit to one of the most iconic rail history destinations in the country: the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Housed in the historic 1884 Roundhouse\, the museum features beautifully restored locomotives\, vintage railcars\, historic platforms\, and industrial-era details that make for outstanding photographic opportunities. From sweeping architectural lines to intricate mechanical textures\, this location offers something for every photographer—whether you enjoy wide‑angle compositions\, detail studies\, or documentary-style storytelling. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Alan Goldstein\n\n\n\nThe museum’s indoor exhibits make this an excellent winter field trip\, and the outdoor rail yard provides additional opportunities if the weather cooperates. \n\n\n\nMore information about the museum can be found here: https://www.borail.org/. You will find inspiration from the many images as you explore the museum website\, as well as viewing the pictures from the NVPS February 2018 visit to the museum at B and O Railroad Museum – February – Northern Virginia Photographic Society. \n\n\n\nAll aboard! \n\n\n\nWhen: \n\n\n\nSaturday\, January 24\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.(Rain date: Saturday\, January 31\, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) \n\n\n\nWe will meet inside the main entrance lobby at 10:00 a.m. for a brief welcome before exploring the exhibits. \n\n\n\nCost: \n\n\n\nGeneral admission is $20 for adults and $17 for seniors (60+). Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the door. \n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n\nB&O Railroad Museum901 West Pratt StreetBaltimore\, MD 21223 \n\n\n\nParking is free in the museum’s main lot located next to the entrance. Entrance to the Museum grounds is located at the intersection of West Pratt Street and Poppleton Street. \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes: \n\n\n\n\nA standard zoom (24–70mm) will work well for most scenes\n\n\n\nA wide‑angle lens is helpful for capturing the Roundhouse interior\n\n\n\nA telephoto lens can be useful for isolating details on locomotives and railcars\n\n\n\nTripods are permitted except in areas where they may block walkways—please follow any posted guidelines or staff instructions\n\n\n\nThe museum is mostly indoors\, but dress warmly if you plan to photograph in the outdoor rail yard\n\n\n\nRestrooms\, a café\, and a gift shop are available on site\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe hope you can join us! \n\n\n\nSeton Droppers and Christopher Fedorchak
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-bo-railroad-museum/
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SUMMARY:Member's Gallery (Virtual):  (Zoom) Birds of the World with Bill Millhouser
DESCRIPTION:Bill Millhouser\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\nBill 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\, Kenya\, Tanzania and South Africa. Bill’s presentation tonight will focus on some of the most colorful birds that they have encountered in their travels around the world.  \n\n\n\nAll images by Bill Millhouser:
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-virtual-in-person-birds-of-the-world-with-bill-millhouser/
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SUMMARY:Member's Forum (Zoom) - Japan (and Hong Kong and Taipei) by Boat with Jim and Jerri McDermott
DESCRIPTION:Bio\n\n\n\nJim and Jerri McDermott\n\n\n\nJerri 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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Jim McDermott\n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nHaving lucked into a repositioning cruise deal\, NVPS members Jerri and Jim McDermott traveled to Hong Kong\, Taipei\, and along the coast of Japan in 2025. (Repositioning happens when cruise lines move ships from sailing in one geographic region to another. The cruises are sometimes less expensive than “normal” cruises\, generally less frequent\, but may not offer the same range of shore excursions.) Jerri and Jim will share some photography from the trip\, as well as observations on doing photography on a cruise\, particularly a repositioning cruise. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Jim McDermott\n\n\n\nPhoto by Jim McDermott\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Jim McDermott\n\n\n\nPhoto by Jim McDermott
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-forum-japan-and-hong-kong-and-taipei-by-boat-with-jim-and-jerri-mcdermott/
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