Competitions
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 […]
Competition: (Zoom) Theme – Motion with Judge Deborah Loeb Bohren
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 […]
Competition – (Zoom): No Theme with Judge Mary Louise Ravese
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 […]
Competition – (Zoom) – Theme: Self Portrait with Judge David Blecman
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 […]
Competition – Digital and Print (In-Person): No Theme with Judge Ben Greenberg
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 […]