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Gary, an ex-New Yorker, has been living in the northern Virginia area for nearly 30 years.  He was a home builder who especially enjoyed designing kitchens, bathrooms, and choosing paint colors.  He is presently involved in commercial real estate investment. He started taking photographs of his daughter’s sporting events about 12 years ago, and discovered […]

In 2016, Ilenia began a photographic voyage, initially captivated by the dynamic energy of urban landscapes and the candid moments found in street photography. Through her lens, Ilenia has captured life's spontaneous moments, crafting images that tell stories of time and place. Yet, as her journey unfolded, a transformation occurred, leading Ilenia to the delicate […]

Program Description Kirk Johnson’s presentation is titled People Watching and he will exhibit some of his favorite photographs of people he has met locally and abroad. Tonight’s presentation was influenced by James Prochnik’s recent NVPS program titled Picturing Strangers: Facing Fears, Finding Connections, & Having Fun. Bio Kirk became interested in digital photography in 2012 […]

I Am by Lidia Slominski I am a mother, a wife, a daughter, Devoted to my Family. I am a speck of dust in the immensity of the Universe. I am an artist, a writer, an Army professional, loyal to my country. I am a name on an endless list. I am All, and Nothing. […]

We seldom think of making  our own photography books from scratch.  It is wonderful to be able to make a book with an online company and get back a lovely final product. But leaning and making your own by hand is also fun and fascinating. It allows the photographer to have complete control over the […]

I've been taking photographs for most of my life, but much more so in the past 7 or so years.  I started out with a Kodak Instamatic camera when I was a teenager, and moved on to a rangefinder, and then an SLR during the film-only era.  But digital photography and post-production tools were game […]

During the post-World War II era of the late 20th century, the northern suburbs of Chicago saw dramatic development of residential and commercial construction. To preserve portions of the natural forest which originally covered the land, the Illinois Forest Preserves were created by the various counties in the area.  As I grew up there, the […]

Description: This presentation features photographs captured in Laos between 2012 and 2014, offering a glimpse into the charm of this Buddhist nation in Southeast Asia. Known historically as the "Land of a Thousand Elephants," Laos is celebrated for its breathtaking natural landscapes, warm-hearted people, and flavorful cuisine. Life here unfolds with a calm simplicity, where […]