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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Virginia Renaissance Faire
DESCRIPTION:NVPS May 2026 Field Trip \n\n\n\nFor the May 2026 Field Trip we are exploring a new venue that is a bit further afield from many of our previous excursions. \n\n\n\nStep back in time and bring your camera along for the Northern Virginia Photographic Society’s May field trip to the Virginia Renaissance Faire. This historically inspired outdoor event offers a visually engaging environment populated by costumed performers\, musicians\, and interpreters whose activities evoke the pageantry and rhythms of Renaissance life. Throughout the grounds\, we will encounter staged performances and informal street scenes that lend themselves to images emphasizing gesture\, expression\, costume detail\, and atmosphere. \n\n\n\nThe Faire’s diverse entertainment—including live music\, comedic and dramatic performances\, demonstrations of historical skills\, and equestrian events such as jousting—provides opportunities to explore both dynamic action and quieter observational moments. This field trip is well suited to candid work\, environmental portraiture\, and visual storytelling in an active public setting where timing and anticipation play an important role. Participants are encouraged to work thoughtfully\, observe respectfully\, and enjoy a shared day of photography and conversation. \n\n\n\nWhen\n\n\n\nSaturday May 16\, 2026. The Faire is open from 10 AM to 5 PM. \n\n\n\nAs pre-purchase of tickets is required\, the event is held rain or shine\, and the tickets cannot be exchanged so we are not proposing an alternate or rain date. (There is a limited refund policy documented on the ticket site if your personal plans change.) \n\n\n\nThis event requires individuals to purchase tickets. See the TicketSpice FAQ page for the refund policy.   \n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nTickets are available online ONLY\, please purchase your tickets for Saturday May 16 early to avoid disappointment. \n\n\n\nVA Renaissance Faire Tickets via “ticketspice.com” \n\n\n\nAdult Ticket (17-64): $18Senior (65+): $12Child (6-16): $10Under 5: Free \n\n\n\nWhere\n\n\n\nLake Anna Winery5621 Courthouse RoadSpotsylvania\, VA \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\n\n\n\nGoogle Maps travel time from the 7 Corners area of Northern Virginia to Lake Anna Winery is predicted to be 1:15 to 1:45 on Saturday mornings\, approximately 75 miles. \n\n\n\nLots of additional information and a list of acts can be found at Virginia Renaissance Faire website (varf.org) \n\n\n\nEquipment and Notes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour Normal “walk-about” lens (24-70 mm or similar will work well much of the time\n\n\n\nA telephoto lens for demonstrations and performances\n\n\n\nWhile many of us are experienced in many photography environments\, please remember the following for this environment:\n\nRespect performances and performers. Do not interrupt scheduled shows\, step onto stages\, or block sight lines while photographing. Performers are actively working\, and audience flow is part of the experience.\n\n\n\nAsk before close-up portraits. For posed or close-range photographs of performers or visitors–especially between shows–always ask permission and respect a refusal.\n\n\n\nBe mindful of space and movement.  Avoid obstructing walkways\, entrances\, or crowd circulation\, and stay are of others when repositioning or using longer lenses.\n\n\n\nUse flash cautiously.  Flash may be distracting or inappropriate during live performances or demonstrations; use it sparingly and only where it will not interfere with performers or guests.\n\n\n\nPhotograph with courtesy. A friendly approach and respectful behavior help ensure a positive experience for everyone and often lead to better photographic opportunities.
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