Competitions
Competition (Zoom) with Judge Peggy Feerick – Theme: “Written Language”
Competition Theme: "Written Language" within the last three (3) years The image should include some element of a written language – using letters, characters, words, or some portion thereof. All the world’s written languages are acceptable. Compositions can be created or found, real or abstract – although the language elements must not be abstracted beyond […]
Competition: (In-Person) with Judge David Blecman – No Theme, Open; Digital and Prints
Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years; digital and prints Bio 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 […]
Competition(Zoom) with Judge Angie McMonigal – Theme: “Natural Sand”
Natural Sand: The image must include natural sand. Natural sand is a granular material composed of finely divided rock or mineral particles, such as silicates and volcanic minerals, as well as coral and biogenic sands – these result in sands that are white, yellow, tan, pink, green, black, and other colors. Sand can’t help but play with wind and water to […]
Competition with Prints: (In Person) with Judge Alain Lázaro Gutiérrez Almeida (Alain) – No Theme, Open
Competition Theme: Open within the last three (3) years Bio Alain Lázaro Gutiérrez Almeda is a professional photographer with more than 20 years of experience. He was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. With a background in photojournalism, he has developed an extensive portfolio that includes documentary-style photography, portraiture, cultural travel photography, street photography, action […]
Competition: (Zoom) with Judge Deborah Loeb Bohren – Theme: “Making the World Go ‘Round – Gears, Sprockets, and Wheels”
Competition Theme: "Making the World Go 'Round - Gears, Sprockets, and Wheels" within the past three (3) years The image should include gears, sprockets, or wheels. Gears, sprockets, and wheels have two things in common – they are round and move in a circular motion. Some we see daily – such as bikes and auto […]
Competition: (Zoom) with Judge Lisa Cuchara – No Theme, Open
Competition Theme: Open within the last three (3) years, No Theme Bio Lisa Cuchara, PhD, OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Master Craftsman (PPA), Master of Artistry (PPA), Master of Photography (PPA), HonNEC, is very passionate about photography and enjoys both being behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She loves to photograph nature but finds many […]
Competition with Prints: (In Person) with Judge Tim Coburn – No Time Limit, No Theme, Open
Competition Theme: No Theme, No Time Limit, Open Bio A DC native, Tim Coburn is an accomplished photographer known for capturing the essence of his subjects. With over two decades of experience, Tim brings his well-honed sense of style, design, color, and light to every shoot. The resulting images are a testament to his skill […]
Competition: (Zoom) – No Theme with Judge Lisa Cuchara
Lisa Cuchara, PhD, OM SYSTEM Ambassador, Master Craftsman (PPA), Master of Artistry (PPA), Master of Photography (PPA), HonNEC, is very passionate about photography and enjoys both being behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She loves to photograph nature but finds many subjects equally intriguing. She appreciates the world around her and embraces the […]
Competition: (Zoom) – No Theme with Judge Samantha Stephens
Samantha Stephens is a biologist–turned–photographer for science and conservation. She uses visual storytelling to communicate scientific research, especially when that research is relevant to conservation issues. Through her work she hopes to foster appreciation for the natural world and the work that helps us understand and protect our shared home. Samantha is a graduate of […]
Competition: Digital and Prints (In Person) No Theme with Judge Sandi Croan
Sandi Croan is a fine art photographer who specializes in landscape, nature, and travel photography with an eye for capturing the unique and creating fine art for homes and offices. Sandi has been juried in and has won numerous competitions and awards for her fine art photographs including: Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year numerous times as well as Versatile Photographer of the Year at Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS); Best […]