Competitions

The offspring of two photographers, I’m convinced my passion for photography is imprinted on my DNA and I can’t remember when photography wasn’t a part of my life. For me, the essence of photography is the art and science of painting with light. I wield my camera like a paintbrush and think of my work as visual […]

Mary Louise is founder and owner of Bella Vista Photography in Raleigh, NC. For over 25 years, Mary Louise has specialized in photography from locations across the U.S. and throughout the world. Her favorite subject matter includes country landscapes, nature close-ups, interesting architectural details and abstracts. She draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts […]

David Blecman is an award–winning, internationally recognized photographer and instructor, having taught on four continents and in over a dozen countries. His one on–one mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continue to grow in popularity. David has photographed projects for such clientele as Maggianos Little Italy, Sears, Color Me Beautiful, JCPenney, Bath & Body […]

Ben Greenberg is a lifelong resident of Virginia and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. His passion for photography began in 1970 with the birth of his first son and for 55 years he has pursued his commitment to capturing images from the natural world in Virginia and 20 other states. Ben’s carefully crafted landscape […]

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 […]

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 […]

BIO Lisa Cuchara, PhD — OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Seeker of Light, Time, Pixels, and Creativity.In a world that rushes by in blinks and heartbeats, Lisa Cuchara slows time with her lens. A Master Craftsman, Master of Artistry, and Master of Photography (PPA), she weaves wonder from pixels and light, balancing science and soul as only […]

Bio Anja Hitzenberger is a photographer, filmmaker, consultant, and educator. She is the founder of StrudelmediaLive, an educational platform that offers live online photography classes and more to people around the world. Anja studied in the Creative Practice full–time program at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City and has been on […]

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 of subjects. When shooting stills, his favorite subject is the elegance and majesty of nature, particularly landscapes. When filming […]