Education & Training

Description: Five NVPS members traveled to Ireland in 2024 to photograph its landscapes, waterscapes, cities, ancient and sacred sites, and—for some of them—the land of their ancestors: Jim & Jerri McDermott, Mike Whalen, Fran Bastress, Ginger Werz-Petricka. These members will share information in the presentation about their experiences, including major expenses, camera gear, and pros […]

Bio Judy has lived in the Washington, D.C. area most of her life. She retired March 1, 2018, after a long career in the field of human resources management for corporate America. Judy joined NVPS in January 2011 with the goal of meeting local photographers, doing more local photography, and learning more about the art […]

Exercise your creative side, playing with patterns, textures, shapes and colors in abstract and still life photography!  Bring your camera, tripod, remote trigger or cable release (if you have one), lenses (macro if you have one), and a smartphone (or iPad).  A headlamp with a red light option would also be useful, as we will spend much […]

Bio Jeff Hancock has been a detachable lens photographer since 1987. His first professional gig was for a Surfer in Hawaii who paid him $20 for a roll of film, and he’s been underpaid ever since. He’s now the official photographer for the Office of Historic Alexandria, The Mike O’Meara Show Podcast, Die Laughing Productions, and Dangerboy, […]

Description: Like 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 […]

Description A 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 […]

This presentation will discuss the use of non-traditional methods of printing photos digitally.  Typically, we use papers specifically tailored to give exceptional results with modern inkjet/giclee printers from Epson and Canon. However, there are many other forms of media that are available including transparent film (digital negatives and color positives), papers designed for watercolor painting […]

Bio: Shawn Thomas is a Virginia-based nature and wildlife photographer with a street photography approach to birds. Perpetually underprepared, slightly disheveled, and making it work with whatever flies by. He shoots mostly in local parks and forgotten edges, usually while lying in something wet and reconsidering his choices. His work has been recognized by Amateur […]

Bio Roger Lancaster has been a member of NVPS since 2008. He has served in a number of positions with the club, and also served as President of Nature Visions, now known as the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions, for two terms. Based in Waterford, Virginia, Roger is known for his nature-focused portfolio that captures the beauty […]