Field Trips

Want to enjoy shooting fireworks without fighting crowds or heat?  This field trip will give you that opportunity.  Every Saturday through the end of the year there is a fireworks show at National Harbor.  The show, which begins at 5:30 p.m., lasts 5-10 minutes, and will give all levels of fireworks photographers a chance to […]

NVPS January 2025 Field Trip In January, NVPS will visit the tropical conditions inside the U.S. Botanical Garden located at the foot of Capital Hill on Independence Ave.  Exhibits at the Garden range from roses to orchids, the rain forest of the Mid-Atlantic, endangered plants and the latest in home gardening. The indoor galleries display […]

NVPS February 2025 Field Trip Washington DC's National Cathedral is a great destination at any time of year.  The building's Gothic revival architecture and nearby garden offer a variety of subjects.  On a sunny morning in the Winter, when the sun is low in the sky, the cathedral's nave and arcade light up in a […]

Get out your zoom lenses and get ready for some wildlife photography at a club favorite, Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia! With woodland trails, boardwalks through wetlands and an observation deck this local gem allows you to view various forms of wildlife, including abundant waterfowl. At this time of year there should be a lot of […]

April in this area is full of natural beauty, and Brookside Gardens is one of the best places in the DMV to photograph flowers and gardens. There should be lots of trees and flowers in bloom when we enjoy a morning there for our April field trip.  Where: Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave. Wheaton, MD Website: […]

NVPS May 2025 Field Trip Visiting the nation's monuments at night is the best time of the day to experience them. Our May field trip will return to this favorite where we'll have the opportunity to photograph the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool at sunset. We'll also photograph the World War II Memorial and Washington Monument at […]

This event is so much fun that we’re making it a club tradition!  Please join us in the beautiful Virginia countryside for the Upperville Colt & Horse Show.  Established in 1853, it is the oldest horse show in America.  There are multiple areas of competition with beautiful horses and riders of all ages. In addition […]

Join us for an exciting summer indoor field trip to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, home to one of the most impressive aviation and space artifacts collections in the world. From the awe-inspiring Space Shuttle Discovery to the sleek SR-71 Blackbird, there are endless photographic opportunities featuring historic aircraft, spacecraft, and stunning architecture. Best of […]

Date Confirmed: August 16, 2025 Calling all members that have been looking for a chance to try out “Dark Sky” photography but do not have a “Dark Sky” where you live! The August field trip is to Sky Meadows State Park, Turner Pond entrance, an International Dark Sky Park where “Astronomical Observation” is allowed between […]

Join us for a captivating morning of photography and history at Manassas National Battlefield Park! This iconic site offers stunning landscapes, historic structures, and dramatic skies—perfect for capturing powerful images and practicing your craft. We'll explore scenic trails, historic monuments, and wide-open fields that witnessed two major battles of the Civil War. Whether you're into landscape […]