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  • Education & Training (In Person): Five Minutes to Better Photos with Jeff Hancock

    Education & Training

    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, […]

  • Competition: (Zoom – Digital) No Theme with Judge Anja Hitzenberger

    Competitions

    Bio Anja Hitzenberger is a photographer, filmmaker, consultant, and educator. She is the founder of StrudelmediaLive, an educational platform that offers live online photography classes and more to people around the world. Anja studied in the Creative Practice full–time program at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York City and has been on […]

  • Field Trip: Mason Neck State Park(VA) at Sunrise

    Field Trips

    Updated Tue 21-Oct-2925 with new location! Nestled on a tranquil peninsula in Lorton, Virginia, Mason Neck State Park offers photographers a rich tapestry of natural beauty and wildlife. The park’s diverse ecosystems and scenic vistas provide endless inspiration. Whether you're chasing the perfect wildlife shot or composing tranquil landscapes, Mason Neck State Park invites you […]

  • Member’s Gallery (In Person) (Print) – Sports Action Photography with Gary Rubin

    Member's Gallery

    Bio/Description:  Gary Rubin's photography journey began in middle school with his dad's Minolta SRT-101. He shot primarily black-and-white film through high school and into college, where he was a photographer and photo editor for his college yearbook. He set photography aside for a few years after college and made the move to digital photography about 20 years ago […]

  • Member’s Forum: (In Person) Creative Ways to Enhance Ordinary Photos With Ed Marion

    Member's Forum

    Ed hopes you will enjoy a presentation on “Creative Ways to Enhance Ordinary Photos,” sharing these discoveries and inviting others to see the extraordinary potential in everyday photography. Medical Photographer  During his 45-year medical career, Ed Marion consistently used photography documenting patient records and preparing visual materials for teaching purposes. Prior to the advent of YouTube and digital […]

  • Member’s Gallery (In Person) (Digital) – Flowers and Gardens with Joan Barker

    Member's Gallery

    Description: Joan Barker offers a kaleidoscope of her time with flowers in the last three years. She shares a wonderful adventure of beauty. Bio: Joan joined NVPS in 2015.  Although she has always enjoyed photographing family and places she visited, she was not sure that she would enjoy being a part of a photography club. Joan […]

  • Programs: (Zoom) The Art + Science of Photographing Birds in Flight with Annalise Kaylor

    Programs

    Bio Annalise Kaylor is a wildlife photographer and science photojournalist whose work has taken her on assignments to 40 countries (and counting!) around the world. With an emphasis on narrative-driven documentary photography, Annalise’s photo andvideo work has been seen in The New York Times, The Washington Post, AudubonMagazine, and the Associated Press, as well as […]

  • Education and Training: (In Person) Astrophotography for Photographers with George Hogeman

    Education & Training

    Bio George Hogeman has been interested in astronomy longer than he has been a photographer. One of his early jobs included teaching astronomy and running a small planetarium at a Connecticut boarding school. He enjoys tracing the constellations, tracking the planets and identifying deep space objects.  He also doesn’t forget observing the Moon and Sun. He now […]

  • Field Trip: Tree Lights & Fireworks at National Harbor (rain date: November 22)

    Field Trips

    Let’s kick off the holiday season with a dazzling evening shoot at National Harbor! Our November field trip will capture the magic of the Holiday Tree Lighting and Fireworks Show—a spectacular blend of light, color, and celebration. With the Potomac River as our backdrop and the Waterfront District aglow, this outing offers rich opportunities for night photography, festive […]

  • Competition: (In Person) (Digital & Print) No Theme with Judge Brian Zwit

    Competitions

    Brian, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. While still enthralled with still photography, he is using video to expand his storytelling options and range of subjects. When shooting stills, his favorite subject is the elegance and majesty of nature, particularly landscapes. When filming […]