BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NVPS - ECPv6.18.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NVPS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nvps.org/home X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NVPS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T210000 DTSTAMP:20250916T214055Z CREATED:20250916T213513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T214055Z UID:32679-1759865400-1759870800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Wabi Sabi with Lisa Cuchara DESCRIPTION:Description\n\n\n\nThis program will explore the beauty of imperfect and/or unconventional subjects. As nature photographers we often seek out the flowers\, leaves and such that are perfect\, with no blemishes or defects. This program highlights subjects that are not perfect\, such as flowers that have character\, double headed flowers\, decaying fall leaves\, the deformed coneflower that stands out as flawed and hence different and beautiful\, rust as it creates abstract patterns amidst the decay\, etc. We will also explore the concept of slowing down and appreciating the beauty of everyday life\, things that might be overlooked. As purveyors of rust and decay we appreciate the perseverance and beauty of “life after humans” as cars and equipment falls apart and succumbs to oxidation and decay. Wabi-Sabi teaches us to find beauty in everyday life. It is a kind of anti-aesthetic\, an alternative to the dominating discriminatory ideas we hold about beauty. “Wabi means a beauty of elegant imperfection. Sabi means aloneness. Together\, they suggest the beauty of ‘the withered\, weathered\, tarnished\, scarred\, intimate\, coarse\, earthly\, evanescent\, tentative\, ephemeral.’ ~ Crispin Sartwell\, Six Names of Beauty. It is a way of honoring that everything is impermanent\, and we are always in a state of both becoming and falling away. It is used to describe a particular philosophy that beauty can be found in the old\, the everyday\, the imperfect. Wabi Sabi applies to more than nature and the seasons of change and decay\, but it also to the “Life after Humans” arena or UrbEx (urban exploration). As a side note\, the term Wabi Sabi can also be part of the social movement of embracing imperfection of your physical traits as a human being\, especially with respect to self-perception and celebrating imperfection in a society that encourages people to be perfect and pressures people to be flawless.  \n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Cuchara\, PhD — OM SYSTEM Ambassador\, Seeker of Light\, Time\, Pixels\, and Creativity.In a world that rushes by in blinks and heartbeats\, Lisa Cuchara slows time with her lens. A Master Craftsman\, a Master of Artistry\, and a Master of Photography (PPA)\, she weaves wonder from pixels and light\, balancing science and soul as only a true alchemist of imagery can. With a heart tuned to nature’s quiet chorus\, Lisa sees beyond the obvious — catching the iridescent flutter of a hummingbird’s wing\, the secret stillness of dew-kissed flowers\, the noble decay of forgotten places. Birds and blossoms\, rusty relics\, frogs with stories in their eyes — all become muses for her storytelling soul. Whether in the hush of a forest or the echo of an abandoned space\, she doesn’t just catpure photographs of what things looks like — she captures what they feels like. A fieldwork sage and a digital darkroom poet\, Lisa transforms ordinary moments into storytelling landscapes. Photography\, for her\, is mindfulness in motion — a way to inhale the world slowly and exhale its beauty through art. Her eyes catch what others miss; her camera remembers what time forgets.Alongside her husband Tom\, a fellow kindred creative spirit she met through photography\, Lisa co-runs a studio sanctuary in Hamden\, CT. Together they teach light painting\, macro\, still life\, flowers\, and the magic of post-processing — blending technique with imagination\, offering not just instruction but inspiration. Their work has graced galleries\, calendars\, magazines like Wild Bird\, ABA Birding magazine\, Birder’s World\, and Adirondack Life\, and even the cover of a novel. Their books — Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things and The Frog Whisperer — celebrate both texture and tenderness in photography\, urging readers to see the world as a canvas of marvels. Lisa and Tom are tireless educators and generous mentors\, presenting across the globe in person and online. Their motto — “Creativity is contagious\, pass it on” — speaks to their mission to spark joy\, curiosity\, and vision in others. Subscribe to their YouTube channel\, sign up for photo tips and photo event announcements\, and explore more offerings at www.LisaTom.Photos. So whether you’re looking to capture the shimmer of a dragonfly’s wing\, the fleeting movement of a bird catching a fish\, or master the mysteries of light and shadow\, Lisa welcomes you to a journey where creativity blooms and pixels dance. Because when you learn to see the unseen — like Lisa — every day becomes a work of art. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-wabi-sabi-with-lisa-cuchara/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Headshot-0884b_072625_072651_OM1M2T-835-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T210000 DTSTAMP:20250810T225050Z CREATED:20250810T214736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250810T225050Z UID:32497-1756841400-1756846800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Getting Creative with the Cyanotype Alternative Photographic Process with Mary Louise Ravese DESCRIPTION:Mary Louise Ravese\n\n\n\nDescription \n\n\n\nCyanotype is a simple photographic printing process that creates an archival blue and white print. The cyanotype process was invented in the 1840s and is relatively easy and inexpensive to do at home. The chemicals involved are even safe enough to be rinsed down the drain once diluted. In the basic process\, organic material (paper\, fabric\, etc.) is coated using a light sensitive solution of iron compounds. Objects and/or film negatives are placed on the material and then exposed to UV light (sunlight or UV lamp) to develop the image. In the final step\, the exposed material is rinsed revealing an archival white print on a “Prussian Blue” background. \n\n\n\nA lot of creativity can be interjected into this basic process to produce even more interesting one-of-a-kind prints. For example\, the color of the print can be altered by adjusting the proportions of the chemical mix\, by toning the rinsed print\, or by working with a variety of additives like vinegar\, or spices like turmeric. The texture of the print can be enhanced by adding things like salt or soap bubbles during the exposure stage. Layering objects on the light sensitive material can increase the 3-dimensionality of the print. Even how the light sensitive solution is applied to the material can create visual interest with different brush stroke edge effects. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy the process of seeing an image develop in the traditional darkroom\, then you’re going to love experimenting with the alternative photographic process of cyanotypes. Furthermore\, you’ll have fun getting photographic-like results even without a camera. For those interested in taking the process further\, photographs of a cyanotype print at different stages can be blended together in Photoshop to create stunning composite images. \n\n\n\nPhotographer Mary Louise Ravese of Bella Vista Photography is always on the lookout for ways to be creative with her photography practice. In this presentation she will discuss her foray into the cyanotype process for a new fine art photographic project. In the process you will get insights into how different effects are achieved and perhaps be inspired to try making cyanotypes of your own. To celebrate “World Cyanotype Day” on September 27\, she will be offering a weekend workshop on creating creative cyanotype prints. For more information visit her website www.BellaVistaPhotography.com.  \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nMary Louise is a fine art photographer who draws inspiration from a variety of visual arts to produce photographs often described as “painterly”. For the past 25 years\, she has traveled the world in search of her favorite subjects – landscapes\, nature close-ups\, interesting architectural details and abstracts. \n\n\n\nMary Louise’s photography is in private\, university and corporate collections in over 40 states and is exhibited nationally through art shows\, galleries and shops. Her images have been used in calendars\, magazines\, books and websites including the National Parks Magazine and various projects with National Geographic maps. In 2020 she was awarded the distinction of “Master Artisan in Fine Art Photography” by the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen\, in recognition of achievement in the three benchmarks of excellence in craftsmanship\, resolved design and unique voice. \n\n\n\nMary Louise has been a speaker at photography conferences and is a regular competition judge and speaker for photography clubs from the Carolinas to the Royal Photographic Society in England. She enjoys teaching photography at all levels and leads online and in-person classes\, as well as photography workshops. For more information visit her website  www.BellaVistaPhotography.com. \n\n\n\nAll photos taken by Mary Louise Ravese: URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-getting-creative-with-the-cyanotype-alternative-photographic-process-with-mary-louise-ravese/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Peacock-feather-cyanotype-by-M-Ravese.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T210000 DTSTAMP:20250405T133056Z CREATED:20250405T133055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T133056Z UID:31831-1746559800-1746565200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Ink & Silver: Photography and the Printed Book with Stephen Greenberg DESCRIPTION:Until the advent of the omnipresent little screens in everyone’s pocket\, the way most viewers experienced photography was through books\, magazines\, posters\, and other ink–based technologies. This presentation examines how that happened (although it was neither quick nor simple)\, and offers thoughts and how the consumption of images will continue to change how we make our photographs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen Greenberg\, MSLS\, PhD is an historian\, rare book librarian\, teacher\, writer\, and photographer originally from New York City\, but for many years he was based in suburban Maryland. He recently retired after nearly thirty years with the History of Medicine Division of the National Library of Medicine at NIH\, and continues to teach book history–related courses at the University of Maryland at College Park URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-ink-silver-photography-and-the-printed-book-with-stephen-greenberg/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Speaker_Stephen-Greenberg_Head-Shot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T210000 DTSTAMP:20250319T161945Z CREATED:20250318T001356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T161945Z UID:31725-1743535800-1743541200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) - No More Rules: Human Perceptions in Composition with Colleen Miniuk DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes photographers spend much time forcing their scenes to fit the rules (which yields technically “perfect” but perhaps boring photographs) rather than arranging the subject matter based on emotional responses and human perceptions. This insightful and educational presentation\, outdoor photographer/writer Colleen Miniuk goes beyond reviewing the predominant composition rules and shares how we can leverage the reasoning behind human perception (not rules!) to help elicit specific responses from our viewers. Hear how subject matter placement\, the use of different types of lines\, relationships between shapes\, and other visual language help us arrange our scenes to communicate meaning and messages more effectively with our audiences. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColleen Miniuk is a corporate-America-escapee turned full-time freelance outdoor photographer\, author\, educator\, and motivational speaker from Chandler\, AZ. Through her work\, she aims to inspire adventures in the Great Outdoors and encourage others to live their most fulfilling life\, “the big Life with a capital L\,” with or without a camera in hand. Her work has graced the pages of publications such as National Geographic\, Arizona Highways\, AAA Via\, On Landscape\, National Parks Traveler\, and a broad variety of other outlets. She has penned several award-winning books\, including Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers; The Current Flows: Water in the Arid West\, and Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When\, Where\, and How (after serving thrice as Acadia’s Artist-in-Residence). Her first adventure travel memoir\, So Said the River: Life\, Loss\, and Pie on the Colorado\, was published in July 2024. She writes an online photography advice column called “Dear Bubbles.” She leads photography workshops (including all-women sessions called Sheography™)\, teaches classes\, and offers one-on-one mentoring. Learn more at http://www.colleenminiuk.com. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-no-more-rules-human-perceptions-in-composition-with-colleen-miniuk/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_7020.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T210000 DTSTAMP:20250131T004951Z CREATED:20250131T004900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T004951Z UID:31226-1741116600-1741122000@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs - (Zoom) Travel Light and Get the Shot with Derrick Story DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nOverpacking is a challenge for most travelers\, and photographers seem particularly susceptible to this problem\, especially when embarking on once-in-a-lifetime adventures. The fear of missing a prized image because a particular camera\, lens\, or even a tripod was left behind lingers in the back of our minds.  \n\n\n\nBut bringing too much stuff creates its own issues. Dragging large\, unwieldy luggage through airport terminals\, loading it in and out of shuttles\, and even getting it all from the curb to the hotel room can require herculean patience. \n\n\n\nThere is a middle ground. We can travel light and still have the gear we need to return home with fantastic images.  \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Derrick Story (thenimblephotographer.com) will share tips from his years of travel experience. He will help you make your next big trip both productive and enjoyable. \n\n\n\nDerrick Story\n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nDerrick Story is a writer\, photographer\, teacher\, and podcaster. You can follow his weekly shows on TheDigitalStory.com\, read his blog posts\, check out his workshop schedule\, and find links to his social accounts\, including Instagram (DerrickStory) and Facebook (thedigitalstory). TheDigitalStory show is available wherever you download your podcasts.Derrick is also a publication editor for Medium.com. He manages the weekly photography pub\, Live View (https://medium.com/live-view). He’s published more than 120 articles for Medium. You can follow his work here: https://medium.com/@derrickstory URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-travel-light-and-get-the-shot-with-derrick-story/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Derrick-Story-2024.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T210000 DTSTAMP:20241111T150119Z CREATED:20241111T150118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T150119Z UID:30793-1738697400-1738702800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Program - (Zoom) Diptychs and Triptychs with Kai McBride DESCRIPTION:Description:\n\n\n\nThere is something deceptively simple about the creation of a diptych: just put any two photographs next to each other. Add a third photograph and you can call it a triptych. But is that all there is? If you take one photograph and cut it into three parts and present it together\, is that a triptych? What’s happening for the viewer when they are presented with multiple photographs that they are asked to digest all at once? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this presentation Kai picks apart the photo-to-photo dynamics that can be used in making compelling multiples. He shows how you can explore themes\, tell stories\, and present a visually cohesive narrative in a diptych or triptych. Grounded in the visual language of historical religious art\, the contemporary photographer can express symbolic relationships in their work that are not possible in a single photograph.Following this talk you will want to explore your own archive to create new sophisticated pairings–even from different bodies of work. In addition to helping you think in multiples\, these techniques are useful when editing and sequencing photographs for an exhibition or book. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nKai McBride\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKai McBride is a photographer\, teacher\, musician\, and maker based in Santa Fe\, NM. After receiving his MFA in Visual Arts in 2008 he has been teaching photography courses at the College and University level\, including ten years at Columbia University in New York. Since relocating to Santa Fe\, Kai splits his time between teaching online photography courses for StrudelMediaLive and building and expanding his off-grid cabin on the Glorieta Mesa. His full bio and examples of his work can be seen on his website: https://kaimcbride.com URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-diptychs-and-triptychs-with-kai-mcbride/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T210000 DTSTAMP:20241022T163318Z CREATED:20241022T163202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T163318Z UID:30723-1736278200-1736283600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Program - (Zoom) Celebrating Wildlife and Photographing for Impact with Kristi Odom DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\n\n\nJoin Nikon Ambassador\, Kristi Odom\, as she takes you on a journey around the world exploring wildlife and into the cosmic expanse beyond\, not just learning about wildlife and wildspaces\, but with expert tips on how to create impactful visuals that celebrate our planet and wildlife.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotography is a tool to unlock the secret lives of creatures great and small. From rainbow dung beetles to the milky way\, there are mysteries everywhere\, with photography opportunities galore.  In this lecture she will go through techniques\, from simple to advanced that will help you become a stronger photographer all while connecting deeper with nature. From basic settings to optimizing your cameras for wildlife photography\, she will go through suggestions to help you create more stunning images of wildlife.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a night celebrating wildlife\, art and our planet’s biodiversity!  \n\n\n\nKristi Odom\n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nNikon Ambassador\, Kristi Odom is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker known for her work in wildlife photography\, conservation\, and storytelling. She combines her love for nature and her technical skills to capture images that connect emotionally with viewers and raise awareness about environmental issues. Kristi has received numerous accolades for her photography\, including awards from organizations like Nature’s Best and National Geographic.   \n\n\n\nInformed by her experience as an associate fellow for the International League of Conservation Photographers and as a contributing photographer for National Geographic\, Kristi explores the role of photography in environmental advocacy. She also frequently speaks at events and workshops\, sharing her experiences and techniques with other photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Zoom URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-celebrating-wildlife-and-photographing-for-impact-with-kristi-odom/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KristiOdomMacro1836.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T210000 DTSTAMP:20241015T154834Z CREATED:20241015T154833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T154834Z UID:30630-1733254200-1733259600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Valérie Jardin--What It Means to Be a Street Photographer DESCRIPTION:In this presentation Valérie will give an overview of the different ways to approach street photography. You will get an intimate insight into Valerie’s thought and creative process from visualization to capture as she takes you on a photo walk through a series of recent photographs. You will leave this presentation with renewed vision and a desire to capture moments of everyday life.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValérie Jardin is an award winning French photographer who has developed a unique style that is both evocative and authentic. Her work is characterized by a strong sense of narrative\, capturing candid moments that reveal the human experience in all its complexity and beauty. With a discerning eye for composition and a keen understanding of light and shadow\, Valérie Jardin creates emotionally charged photographs of everyday moments. Valérie’s work is also marked by her commitment to teaching and mentoring other photographers. Through international workshops\, online courses\, conferences\, exhibits\, podcasts and over a dozen books\, she shares her knowledge and experience with others. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-valerie-jardin-what-it-means-to-be-a-street-photographer/ CATEGORIES:Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/valerie-jardin-OAXACA-9-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T210000 DTSTAMP:20241002T151733Z CREATED:20241002T151732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T151733Z UID:30584-1730835000-1730840400@nvps.org SUMMARY:Program - (Zoom): Photographing in a Foreign CountryProgram with Frank Van Riper DESCRIPTION:Frank will discuss photographing in a foreign country and include images made by him and his wife in Umbria\, Venice\, Paris\, England\, and Japan. Among other things\, Frank will discuss how he gets people to let him photograph their daily lives and activities\, the best times to shoot on the street\, why the most popular tourist attractions often are the worst venues for great photography—and  how to loosen someone up even when you don’t speak the language. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank Van Riper is an award-winning documentary and fine art photographer\, journalist\, author and lecturer whose work has been published internationally.  \n\n\n\nHis photographs are in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery (Washington\, DC) as well as in the Portland Museum of Art (Portland\, Maine.) His 1998 book of photography and essays\, Down East Maine/A World Apart\, was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won the silver award for photography from the Art Director’s Club of Metropolitan Washington.  \n\n\n\nHis latest book is Recovered Memory: New York & Paris 1960-1980\, which immediately became an Amazon bestseller. His previous book\, done in collaboration with his wife and professional partner Judith Goodman\, was Serenissima: Venice in Winter\, a coffee table collection of black and white photographs and essays\, published in 2008 both in the US and Italy.  Their next collaboration—and their first book in color–is The Green Heart of Italy: Umbria and its Ancient Neighbors. (Fall\, 2025) \n\n\n\nVan Riper was a member of the New York Daily News Washington Bureau for 20 years\, serving as White House correspondent\, national political correspondent and Washington Bureau news editor. He was a 1979 Nieman Fellow at Harvard. In 1982 he partnered with his wife in commercial and documentary photography. In 1992\, Van Riper became photography columnist of the Washington Post\, where his column\, “Talking Photography\,” appeared for 19 years. It now is now available at www.TalkingPhotography.com.  \n\n\n\nA popular teacher and lecturer\, Van Riper is on the faculty of PhotoWorks at Glen Echo Park\, Md.\, and has lectured and/or taught in the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program\, the Maine Photographic Workshops\, the University of Maine at Machias and at other colleges and universities in the mid-Atlantic.  URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-photographing-in-a-foreign-countryprogram-with-frank-van-riper/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Frank-Van-Riper-author-port.-©-Judith-Goodman-TIFF-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241001T210000 DTSTAMP:20240903T210612Z CREATED:20240903T210611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T210612Z UID:30403-1727811000-1727816400@nvps.org SUMMARY:Program: (Zoom) - Lightroom Workflow with Nick Sinnott DESCRIPTION:Prior to October 2023\, Lightroom was solely cloud based and I personally never used it. Now\, Lightroom can also access local files\, completely changing workflows so much that after 13 years of being a Lightroom Classic user\, I now solely use Lightroom…and loving it!  Learn my workflow and reasons why it works for me. \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Sinnott is the Owner and Director of Chicago Photography Classes. With over a decade of experience in teaching photography\, Nick has mastered the art of guiding students of all levels to capture their creative visions. He has meticulously crafted the curriculum for numerous popular courses\, including the highly acclaimed “Drips\, Drops and Illusions Workshop\,” “Macro Photography\,” and comprehensive “Lightroom and Photoshop” classes. \n\n\n\nNick’s passion for photography extends beyond the classroom. He is an avid photographer who loves capturing the beauty of landscapes\, the excitement of sports\, the elegance of architecture\, and the intricacies of real estate.  \n\n\n\nAt home\, he cherishes documenting the everyday moments of his vibrant family life with his four children and wonderful wife. \n\n\n\nAs a recognized Calibrite Ambassador\, Nick stays at the forefront of the photography industry\, continually exploring new techniques and sharing his knowledge with a community of enthusiastic photographers. Whether you are just starting out or looking to refine your skills\, Nick’s expertise and approachable teaching style make him an invaluable resource for every photography enthusiast. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-lightroom-workflow-with-nick-sinnott/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_6545.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T210000 DTSTAMP:20240812T225722Z CREATED:20240812T225721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T225722Z UID:30267-1725391800-1725397200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Program: (Zoom) - Rediscover Your Creative Core with Mollie Isaacs DESCRIPTION:Great images require more than just tripping the shutter at the right time. They come from inside of YOU – your skills\, your talents\, and your creativity. Every child is creative\, but somehow we lose some of that creativity as we grow up. This program will help you rediscover that creative child that lives within you.  \n\n\n\nMollie will help you learn how to: \n\n\n\n– become more observant and look at the world around you with fresh eyes \n\n\n\n– use Light as a creative tool \n\n\n\n– use Shutter Speeds and Camera Angles as creative tools \n\n\n\n– always be ready for the unusual or unique \n\n\n\n– make simple post-processing techniques your best friend \n\n\n\nRegardless of what you enjoy photographing – flowers\, birds\, abstracts\, wildlife\, landscapes\, macro\, or any other subjects – this program will help you be more creative in your approaches.  \n\n\n\nYou will come away with easy yet powerful techniques to help elevate your photography to a higher level\, whether you are an experienced photographer or a novice. \n\n\n\nBIO  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature\, Wildlife\, Flowers\, Birds\, and Abstracts. She is passionate about photography\, and loves to share that passion by teaching others. Early in her career she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. She has won the Kodak Gallery Award 14 times\, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame\, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World\, and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours\, offers online Webinars\, and personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. Read more about her and see her work on www.awakethelight.com  URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/program-zoom-rediscover-your-creative-core-with-mollie-isaacs/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/IMG_6508.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T210000 DTSTAMP:20240401T011249Z CREATED:20240330T192306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T011249Z UID:29708-1715110200-1715115600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) In Praise of Shadows with Jim Welninski DESCRIPTION:You’ve worked hard to develop your skills. You have all the right equipment. You’ve studied all the right things and mastered all the necessary software. You’ve spent countless hours behind the camera and in front of the computer\, so you have solid technique and you’re technically proficient. \n\n\n\nYou’ve definitely put in the time\, and you absolutely know what to do. And yet\, you find that you’re still asking yourself the same old questions: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Why can’t I make the photographs I want to make? \n\n\n\n– I want my photographs to reflect my own vision and style\, but I’m not even sure I can tell you what those things are. How do I figure that out? \n\n\n\n– I know these things exist and I know they’re important because I’ve seen them in the work of other photographers. But how do I get from here to there? \n\n\n\n – Have I been wasting my time learning the wrong things? \n\n\n\n – How will I ever get to where I want to be? \n\n\n\nIf that describes you\, you can relax a bit because you’re already 80 percent of the way there. The good news is that you don’t need to learn any new skills to get that last 20 percent. You already know everything you need to know. The bad news is that you’ve crossed the border and left the reservation. You’ve entered the wilderness and are now in the realm of The Artist. You’re on your own out here\, so you need a new plan because the old rules no longer apply. In fact\, there are no rules at all in this wilderness\, so photography education can no longer provide you with the answers you need. Fortunately\, there is a well-trodden path that can lead you forward. You can begin your journey on it by pondering these questions: \n\n\n\nHow do I stop working with the camera? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I begin creating through the camera? \n\n\n\nThere is a monumental difference between these two ways of seeing and working. If the only thing you see is what’s in front of you\, then that’s all you’ll ever be able to shoot. Truly seeing your work begins long before you point a camera at anything. It begins even before your visual system is engaged. This kind of seeing is an inner act that reaches outward\, and it allows you to consciously participate in the act of creation before it even begins. There is a way to do that. It’s simple\, but it’s not easy. You’ll also have to work at it\, but it’s more than worth the effort. I didn’t find my best work. It found me. It showed up after I worked out a practical way to bring my brain and my heart together. That was the key to unlocking it. Join me and I’ll show you how I did it.Then I’ll show you how to do it yourself.Jim Welninski \n\n\n\nBio: \n\n\n\nJim has been a working artist for more than 50 years. Thousands of photographers from all over the world have studied his courses and teaching\, and he’s run lots of workshops in both the US and UK. He’s been told that his international award-winning photographs are instantly recognizable as being his. Some of his students will even tell you that he’s responsible for both the amazing work they make and for their general craziness. His response to all of that is\, “I’m just a guy with a camera and a guitar\, and this is just my work. Your photographs are your own. You made them\, not me. And if you think you’re crazy\, welcome home. ” \n\n\n\nHe lives in Chicago with his wife\, Liz. Their cat Maddy allows them to serve her URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-in-praise-of-shadows-with-jim-welninski/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screenshot-2024-03-31-at-9.10.37 PM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T210000 DTSTAMP:20240221T154739Z CREATED:20240221T154738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T154739Z UID:29439-1712086200-1712091600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) The Art of Fog with Michelle Sons DESCRIPTION:Join me for The Art of Fog!  Together\, we will explore the magic of this moody weather phenomenon.   \n\n\n\nSpanning both art and science\, The Art of Fog will review selected topics such as the types of fog and the meteorological elements necessary for formation\, forecasting tools\, symbolism and the ways in which its emotional and visual effects on the landscape can inject mood\, and a case study in applying this knowledge in the field.  Inspirational images will be included throughout the presentation.  \n\n\n\nAfter this presentation\, you will have a deeper understanding  of fog\, and more importantly\, a greater appreciation of how you can employ it as a powerful artistic element to inject mood into your expressive photography. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nMichele Sons is a fine art landscape and nature photographer\, writer\, and educator based in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia\, with clients including National Geographic\, The Wilderness Society\, Appalachian Trail Conservancy\, and non-profits that serve our nation’s national parks. Her work tends toward quiet\, pared-down\, subtle representations of her deep reverence for the natural world.  Fog\, mist\, and soft light are intrinsic elements present in many of her images. Through educational eBooks and private mentoring/workshop services\, Michele empowers creative outdoor photographers to find meaningful connections with nature and grow in their artistry. Read more at www.MicheleSons.com URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-the-art-of-fog-with-michelle-sons/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/image004.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T210000 DTSTAMP:20240207T210405Z CREATED:20240207T210404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T210405Z UID:29321-1709667000-1709672400@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Picturing Strangers: Facing Fears\, Finding Connections\, & Having Fun with James Prochnik DESCRIPTION:Making street portraits of strangers can be one of the most intimidating yet rewarding types of photography you will ever try. In this presentation\, James Prochnik will share his experiences making photographs of strangers wherever he finds himself\, from the suburban streets of Northern Virginia to his New York City home base. Through stories and examples\, James will take us through his process – how to prepare\, how to approach strangers\, and how to make pictures in the moment that you and your subject will both appreciate.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Prochnik is a Brooklyn-based photographer focusing on lyrical documentation of the social and environmental landscape. James’s practice is as a flaneur\, a wanderer\, searching for encounters\, moments\, and mysteries that provoke curiosity and express the poetic potential of the world and the photographic medium. James teaches photography online for StrudelmediaLive and is the founder and editor of  The NYC Photo Community – a web-based resource created to promote NYC-based photographers\, events\, exhibitions\, and opportunities. James’s photography has been featured in The NY Times\, Lenscratch\, Humble Arts Foundation\, and exhibited in the U.S. and Europe. \n\n\n\nInstagram:  @plasticarmy Website: jamesprochnik.com \n\n\n\nNYC Photo Community on Instagram: @nycphotocommunity Website: nycphotocommunity.com \n\n\n\nThreads: https://www.threads.net/@nycphotocommunity X: https://twitter.com/JamesProchnik \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBambi The Mermaid at the 2018 Mermaid Parade Coney Island Brooklyn URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-picturing-strangers-facing-fears-finding-connections-having-fun-with-james-prochnik/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/James-Prochnik-by-Anja-Hitzenberger-for-NVCC-resized.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240206T210000 DTSTAMP:20231212T175300Z CREATED:20231212T175259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T175300Z UID:28980-1707247800-1707253200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) An Illustrator's view of Landscape Photography with David Akoubian DESCRIPTION:David started photographing in 1972\, mainly as an aid for his illustrating and paintings of nature. He found that the rewards of photographing were better than drawing or painting\, so he put down the pencils and brushes and continued with the camera and lens. In 1992 David decided to pursue photography as a profession. Since that date in addition to photographing he has taught classes and workshops around the US and Iceland. Currently he resides in the North Georgia Mountains in a place they call Bear Woods. Many of the bird images he creates are in his backyard which is a certified Wildlife Sanctuary. David’s work has appeared in many magazines and guide books\, and he volunteers his time and efforts to several conservation groups in Georgia as well as Wyoming. He is a Tamron Image Master\, an f-stop Gear Pathfinder\, and a Kase Filter Ambassador. \n\n\n\nIn this program you will learn how David approaches landscape photography while basing his compositions and vision from his days as an illustrator. He likes to use the same techniques that he worked with as a painter in his photography like incorporating elements to lead the viewer’s eye through the frame. David feels the quality of the light is critical to capture his vision and most of his images are done in a single frame simply utilizing great light. David will talk about the traditional “Rules” as well as why breaking them is so important. David will discuss photographing iconic locations\, then finding the “different” image as well. David will discuss settings and gear that is critical for capturing the image properly. Join David as he takes us on an inspirational trip through the landscape. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-an-illustrators-view-of-landscape-photography-with-david-akoubian/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Akoubian-Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240102T210000 DTSTAMP:20231101T151213Z CREATED:20231101T151212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T151213Z UID:28802-1704223800-1704229200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer with Mike Moats DESCRIPTION:The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer \n\n\n\nBeing a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment\, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography\, how to control depth of field\, composition\, and finding character in your subjects.  \n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nMike Moats is a international award winning full time pro macro photographer from Michigan.  He is a Tamron Image Master\, Vanguard Pro\, and his articles and images have been published in many photo magazines for over 17 years.  He has a Macro Photo Club online with over 2\,700 members\, from 28 countries.  Mike teaches workshops and speaks at photo conference throughout the US.You can read more about Mike on his website at https://www.tinylandscapes.com/ URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-the-properly-equipped-macro-photographer-with-mike-moats/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/3456-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T210000 DTSTAMP:20231011T190223Z CREATED:20231011T190221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T190223Z UID:28577-1701804600-1701810000@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Abstract Architecture Photography: Creativity in Composition with Angie McMonigal DESCRIPTION:Join Angie for a discussion focusing on creative approaches to architectural subjects. Emphasis will be on architectural details and creating abstracts of the built environment. She’ll share how to uncover creative viewpoints and how to best utilize compositional tools to create more compelling images \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI’m a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago striving to bring a detailed\, thoughtful perspective to my work\, whether for clients or through the workshops I lead. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city I’ve called home for more than two decades; I bring the meditative calm of my upbringing to a terrain that’s always transforming. Drawing from my education in the microsciences (molecular biology\, microbiology\, virology) my focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes\, creating images that celebrate those unexpectedly iconic elements hiding in plain sight. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-abstract-architecture-photography-creativity-in-composition-with-angie-mcmonigal/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5708.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T210000 DTSTAMP:20230911T153154Z CREATED:20230911T153152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T153154Z UID:28302-1699385400-1699390800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Photography as Conceptual Art with Cat Simmons DESCRIPTION:Since its conception in 1839\, photography has experienced a continual shift in process and functionality. The evolution of the medium has brought us to our current shoreline of artistic definition where we not only can make stunning photographic art but also conceptualize ideas and convey meaning within photographs in unique ways.  \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Cat Simmons will discuss conceptual aspects of photography and how the medium is rapidly evolving and redefining the way we think about photographs and the medium as a whole. As part of her discussion\, she will present her body of work Objet a || Unremembering in which she utilizes the materiality of the photograph alongside the use of language to alter the visual representation of past memory.  \n\n\n\nBio:\n\n\n\nCat Simmons\n\n\n\nCat Simmons is a Maryland native and an active member in the photo community. She began her photo career in 2012 at Montgomery College in Rockville. From there Cat went on to earn her MFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2021. Her photo interests span multiple genres\, but her favorites are studio portraiture and conceptual work. She has exhibited in several places including Montgomery College\, the Contact Photo Festival in Toronto\, Patch and Remington Gallery in Michigan\, and the United Nations Building when living abroad in Vienna\, Austria. She is a member of the Silver Water Collective\, an all female group of SCAD graduates who joined talents to create\, collaborate\, and inspire others in their own photographic practices. \n\n\n\nWhen Cat isn’t in the studio\, she is teaching. She teaches a variety of in-person and virtual classes for Praxis Gallery\, Salisbury University\, Frederick Community College\, and Santa Fe Workshops. Cat also is an active member and chair for the North Bethesda Camera Club\, is a liaison for NBCC’s highschool outreach program\, and volunteers with the Potomac Community Resources offering photo critique for teens and adults with developmental differences. You can read more about Cat on her website at www.catmacstudios.com.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Zoom URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-photography-as-conceptual-art-with-cat-simmons/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Simmons-Photo_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231003T210000 DTSTAMP:20230921T204535Z CREATED:20230823T004629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T204535Z UID:28221-1696361400-1696366800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) Creative iPhone Photography with Nick Sinnott DESCRIPTION:With the iPhone being the most used camera in the United States\, it’s important to learn how to take full control of your photography.  Join Nick Sinnott for an exploration of all the features and functions your iPhone camera has to offer. We’ll start with the basics and work our way up to more advanced functions (many that you didn’t even know your iPhone could do). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn about exposure\, focus\, and focal length control\, how to take great long exposures and night photos\, and get tips and tricks for composing eye-catching images. Plus\, Nick will show you how to edit and organize your photos using the Photos app\, and share some other useful apps for photographers. By the end of the presentation\, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence you need to take your iPhone photography skills to new heights! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick Sinnott is the Owner and Director at Chicago Photography Classes. He has taught all levels of photography for 10 years and has written the curriculum for several classes including the popular Drips\, Drops and Illusions Workshop and Lightroom In-Depth 7-week Class. As a photographer\, he enjoys photographing landscapes\, sports\, architecture\, real estate and his family of 4 children and amazing wife. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-creative-iphone-photography-with-nick-sinnott-2/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/thumbnail-7-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T210000 DTSTAMP:20230719T155342Z CREATED:20230719T155341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T155342Z UID:27833-1693942200-1693947600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: (Zoom) The Art of Composition with Jeff Silva DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, Jeffrey Gabriel Silva will discuss compositional unity in photography and how such principles can be applied to your work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nComposition is at the core of all great art and Jeff will introduce his favorite techniques used to unearth strong imagery when exploring and capturing subject matter with a discerning eye. \n\n\n\nJeff Silva\n\n\n\nBio \n\n\n\nJeffrey Gabriel Silva is an award-winning photographer who is passionate about teaching the art of photography. He has exhibited his landscape photography work at numerous art festivals\, covered events such as the Chicago Jazz Festival\, and has taught courses at Chicago Photography Classes and FreshLens Chicago. Jeff is also a filmmaker having written and directed his latest project\, The Black Monk\,in Antigua Guatemala. Be it still or moving images\, capturing and best expressing the story that emerges from any given moment is at the forefront of what Jeff strives and loves to do. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nwww.jeffreysilva.com URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-the-art-of-composition-with-jeff-silva/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/JeffSilva_Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230502T210000 DTSTAMP:20230314T140258Z CREATED:20220709T190937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T140258Z UID:25416-1683055800-1683061200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Tone Theory-The Principles of Tone with Blake Rudis DESCRIPTION:TONE THEORY―The Principles of Tone \nDescription: You’ve seen them\, those images that make your jaw drop and leave you speechless.  They pull you in\, you are captivated by them\, and can’t stop looking at them.  They leave a plethora of emotions swirling around in your brain and you just can’t stop thinking about them.  But then\, you look through your portfolio and wonder\, “Why don’t my images have that same feeling?  Why doesn’t passion resonate in my photos?” The truth is that most people run toward color and over–saturation to try to achieve the same mood.  Color Theory is definitely powerful and knowing it can help you transform your images.  But there is something even more important that sets the stage for your colors―your tones!  In this presentation Blake is going to introduce you to his Tone Theories.  After this you will be able to look at an image and see almost immediately why it works or doesn’t based on tones alone. \nPhoto by Jeremy Ellsworth\nBio:  Blake Rudis is a 20–year retired USAF Combat Veteran and a classically trained artist who started as a painter.  Blake transitioned into printmaking and sculpture in which he received his BFA in Fine Art from the University of Delaware. His passion for art shifted when he finally decided to double down on his love for the American landscape.  In 2006 Blake took up photography\, but he incorporates his knowledge of aesthetics and color theory into his photography courses and is known for his acclaimed Photoshop® workflow.Blake is a self–published author and has worked as an independent photo educator for many software companies.   Some of his partnerships include Topaz Labs\, Plotagraph Pro\, and ON1. Throughout his teaching efforts at f.64 Academy https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCtxWq6RSZNFxz_d4hCKxgA Blake has helped hundreds of thousands of photographers excel in their post-processing endeavors. He hosts Photoshop Tips\, Courses\, monthly critiques\, and live events on his f.64 Elite https://f64elite.com/ monthly membership website. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-tone-theory-the-principles-of-tone-with-blake-rudis/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Speaker_Blake-Rudis_Head-Shot_by-Jeremy-Ellsworth_Square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230404T210000 DTSTAMP:20230224T165311Z CREATED:20220630T184636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230224T165311Z UID:25274-1680636600-1680642000@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Photo Biz 101 with Jennifer Pottheiser DESCRIPTION:Join commercial and editorial photographer Jennifer Pottheiser as she tackles the subject most valuable to all of us as photographers―the business of photography\, Photo Biz 101. \nJen will share stories and best practices from a lifetime in the industry to help get the work and images you want. The program is appropriate for all levels and geared towards anyone who has ever thought about shooting a photo assignment. Jen will talk through her non-profit work\, as well as commercial assignments\, and there will be plenty of time for questions. \nBIO \nJennifer Pottheiser is an award winning\, commercial photographer known for her work primarily in the sports and corporate sectors. Ms. Pottheiser’s list of commercial clients is a venerable Dream Team. She shoots regularly across the globe for the National Basketball Association\, United States Tennis Association\, JP Morgan Chase\, Walgreens\, Gillette\, and countless others. \nFor all of the allure of working with A-list celebs and world-renowned athletes\, Jen is most passionate about her non-profit work. She photographs regularly and also volunteers without her camera for multiple non-profits including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center\, Canine Companions for Independence and The Valerie Fund. Jen is a partner at Drawbridge Digital\, a boutique technology solutions company\, and a board member at The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund. \nA graduate of Duke University with a degree in English and a minor in Film in Video\, Jen resides in Northern NJ with her family and pups. \nJen Pottheiser Photography URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-photo-biz-101-with-jennifer-pottheiser/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/smPottheiser_Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T210000 DTSTAMP:20230104T194709Z CREATED:20220709T190632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T194709Z UID:25414-1678217400-1678222800@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: The Value of Knowledge in Outdoor Photography with David Shaw DESCRIPTION:In this presentation\, professional photographer and workshop leader David W. Shaw will discuss how knowledge of your subject can play a vital role in creating a successful image. Drawing on his years as a wildlife biologist\, Dave will discuss how understanding your subject will allow you to create more compelling images of landscape and wildlife.  \nBio: \nDavid W. Shaw is a full-time professional outdoor photographer\, writer\, and workshop leader. His images and articles have been published in hundreds of magazines and books around the world. Dave leads a series of popular photography workshops and tours in Alaska\, Africa\, South America\, and the lower 48. He is fortunate to split his time between Alaska and Colorado\, two states with abundant photo opportunities.  \nwww.david-w-shaw.comwww.explore.david-w-shaw.comCuriously exploring the world through photography\, natural history\, and adventure URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-the-value-of-knowledge-in-outdoor-photography-with-david-shaw/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/David_Shaw-Headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T210000 DTSTAMP:20221227T151141Z CREATED:20220630T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221227T151141Z UID:25272-1675798200-1675803600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Storytelling\, Videomaking and Photography with Brian Zwit DESCRIPTION:Humans have been sharing stories since they first learned to speak. However\, how we tell those stories has changed over time. We started by painting our stories on the walls of caves and then learned to write and paint and later invented photography and filmmaking. Story Telling at 24 Frames Per Second will cover the advantages\, disadvantages\, and differences between still photography and filmmaking as well as why and how to incorporate filmmaking in your story telling. It’s a journey and\, if for nothing else\, one that will improve your still photography. \nBIO \nBrian Zwit\, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia\, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. \nWhile 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\, and when filmmaking\, the human condition\, telling the unique and unusual stories of the everyday person. While having his favorite genres\, he dabbles with photographing and filming protests\, dogs\, travel adventures\, and street life. \nBrian has been teaching photography for more than ten years for workshop companies and non-profits\, including the Ward Museum\, Chincoteague Bay Field Station\, and camera clubs in the mid-Atlantic. Brain is an exceptional Lightroom instructor\, and he has had more than 1\,000 students attend his Lightroom training. Brian also speaks to camera clubs\, schools\, and other organizations on creativity and photographic techniques. He is well known for his ability to distill complex topics to their essence and explain them in simple\, easy to understand ways \nBrian’s favorite assistant is Dingo\, a Parson Russell Terrier\, who really is not very helpful but is always ready for a walk in the woods. She also reminds him not to get too obsessed with work\, photography\, and filmmaking and just enjoy life. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-storytelling-videomaking-and-photography-with-brian-zwit/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Brian-and-Dingo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230103T210000 DTSTAMP:20221110T161725Z CREATED:20220630T183650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T161725Z UID:25270-1672774200-1672779600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Finding Your Creative Voice with Colleen Miniuk DESCRIPTION:Are you bored with your photography? Or maybe you don’t feel like a creative person? Get a creative jolt from outdoor photographer/author Colleen Miniuk as she shares the story of how she transformed from a photographer who liked to take “pretty” pictures into a visual artist who now seeks to make personally meaningful visual expressions from her life experiences. Using her insights from her three artist-in-residencies and 450+ days in Acadia National Park\, she’ll share how you can feed the Wallas model of creativity\, tap into conceptual blending\, and “steal like an artist” to collect new ideas and connect with the landscape in fresh ways. Learn how to rely less on your external surroundings to provide the creative juice and how to confidently bring your own voice to every subject and scene\, no matter where your camera takes you. \nBio: \nColleen Miniuk is a corporate-America-escapee turned full-time outdoor photographer\, writer\, publisher\, instructor\, and speaker from Chandler\, Arizona. Her credits include National Geographic calendars\, Arizona Highways\, AAA Via\, National Parks Traveler\, On Landscape\, and a variety of other publications. After serving three times as an Artist-in-Residence with Acadia National Park\, she authored the award-winning guidebook\, Photographing Acadia National Park: The Essential Guide to When\, Where\, and How. She is also the author of Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers\, Seeing the Light in Outdoor Photography\, and The Current Flows: Water in the Arid West. She writes an online photography advice column called “Dear Bubbles” and leads photography workshops\, women’s photography retreats (called “Sheography™”)\, and online sessions for camera clubs\, outdoor organizations\, and private clients. Learn more at http://www.colleenminiuk.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAutumn reflections glow in the Tarn at Acadia National Park\, Maine\, USA URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-finding-your-creative-voice-with-colleen-miniuk/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Colleen-Miniuk-in-Acadia_1000-e1627571948474.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T210000 DTSTAMP:20221018T165915Z CREATED:20220709T190118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T165915Z UID:25412-1670355000-1670360400@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: The Process to Perfection with Lisa Langell DESCRIPTION:The Process to Perfection This session is all about members’ images! Lisa is always up for fun and creativity! This LIVE session will highlight techniques for processing YOUR images in a variety of ways from traditional to artistic\, black-and-white\, creative\, and more. Members may *submit 1 image each and Lisa will process as many as possible during the live session. Processing may include tools such as Lightroom or Camera Raw\, Photoshop\, NIK\, and/or Topaz. Lisa will take a kind\, helpful and friendly approach to this process. It’s not about being critical–it’s about bringing out the most in your work and having FUN along the way! \n*instructions for submitting images will be sent by eBlast to members beginning on Nov 25th\, 2022. \nLisa Langell Scottsdale\, ArizonaA nature photographer and birder from the age of eight\, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography\, Inc. and more recently\, Focus Your Art\, LLC. She started her business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer\, educational psychologist\, and consultant\, and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then\, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer\, Arizona Highways\, Ranger Rick\, Images Arizona\, and more. She is an ambassador for Tamron\, Fotopro\, and a judge for Viewbug. \nLisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs\, she’s thriving on teaching photography—most often in Alaska! Her humility and passion for both shines through in how she provides memorable\, fun\, and educational experiences that enrich\, invigorate\, and expand photographers’ minds in wonderful ways. \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisalangell/ and https://www.facebook.com/LisaLangellPhotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langellphoto/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Langellphotography Website: https://langellphotography.com \n  URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-the-process-to-perfection-with-lisa-langell/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LisaLangell-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T210000 DTSTAMP:20220912T194201Z CREATED:20220630T183116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T194201Z UID:25268-1667331000-1667336400@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: RAISE THE BAR - Take your Nature and Wildlife Photography to New Heights with Mollie Isaacs DESCRIPTION:RAISE THE BAR – Take your Nature and Wildlife Photography to New Heights \nIf you want to improve your Nature and Wildlife photography\, this is the program for you! We all want our images to be distinctive\, different from the rest\, and visually appealing. This presentation will give you some ways to do just that. Mollie will show you Before and After examples of images that break boundaries and will help you elevate your work to new heights. She will share some of her favorite and most successful images. Most improvements are quick and easy to make. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nbe more observant\nuse Shutter Speed as a creative tool\nmake simple post-processing techniques your best friend\ncrop with wild abandon to reveal the “heart” of the image\nknow your camera better (even if you think you know it all!)\n\nYou will come away with easy yet powerful techniques to catapult all of your photography to a higher level. \nBIO \nMollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature\, Wildlife\, Flowers\, and Abstracts. She is passionate about photography\, and loves nothing more than to share that passion by teaching others. Early in her career she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. She has won the Kodak Gallery Award 14 times\, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame\, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World\, and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours\, offers online Webinars\, and personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. \nRead more about her and see her work on www.awakethelight.com  URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-raise-the-bar-take-your-nature-and-wildlife-photography-to-new-levels-with-mollie-isaacs/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Mollie_Isaacs-Selfie-Antarctica-retouched.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T210000 DTSTAMP:20220630T181337Z CREATED:20220630T181335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T181337Z UID:25258-1664911800-1664917200@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: The Fine Art of Black and White Photography with Jennifer King DESCRIPTION:The Fine Art of Black & White Photography \nDive in to a fine art approach to black and white photography through visualization and light. We will talk about how to approach your subject differently\, to see light and shadow as you refine your composition and provide techniques to help you find your inner artist. We will also review different processing methods to bring your image to life. \nJennifer King is an internationally acclaimed landscape and fine art photographer with a passion for teaching and inspiring photographers around the world. She draws on her fine art and design background to bring an artistic approach to nature photography. Jennifer is honored to be a Moab by Legion Master Photographer\, Singh-Ray Filters Ambassador and one of the premier black and white photographers in the country. She is recognized as 1 of 15 Amazing Women to Follow by 500px\, and is the Founder of PHOTOGRAPHY for the FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER (pfabc.org)\, an industry wide organization bringing together the biggest names in photography to raise money for breast cancer research. You can find her photography\, tutorials and interviews in Outdoor Photographer Magazine\, Outdoor Photography Guide\, Camera in the Wild\, Photography Talk\, VIA Magazine\, Smoky Mountains Journal of Photography\, Wild Planet and more!  \nFor more information: www.jenniferkingphoto.com URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-the-fine-art-of-black-and-white-photography-with-jennifer-king/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/JenniferKing-copy.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220906T210000 DTSTAMP:20220719T152815Z CREATED:20220630T175752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T152815Z UID:25254-1662492600-1662498000@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Techniques for Creating Dynamic Images with Nikhil Bahl DESCRIPTION:While a great light display can lead to attractive images\, a good photographer does not rely on great light to create compelling images. From capturing energy and motion to the serene and surreal\, Nikhil will talk about techniques and ideas that you can use to create dynamic images. Nikhil will also give you insights into how and when these techniques are best applied. \nNikhil Bahl Bio \nNikhil Bahl is a full time professional photographer\, author\, educator\, workshop instructor and environmentalist residing in the Washington D.C. area.  Drawing continuous inspiration from nature\, Nikhil adopts novel approaches and seeks meaningful interpretations:  to create photographs that transcend the commonplace\, reflect deeper insights\, and convey an enchantment of the subject’s beauty. \nAn offshoot of Nikhil’s fine art photography and love of nature is his documentation of wildlife behaviors and habitats.  As a volunteer with the National Park Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service\, his goal is to portray environmental stories with an artistic appeal\, so his photographs educate and motivate about the imperative of conservation. \nEach year Nikhil leads numerous photography tours and instructional workshops in the United States and abroad. His teaching encourages participants to advance beyond ordinary photos and develop their own style and vision. Nikhil is a popular speaker at photography clubs\, expos and industry events. He authored the acclaimed ebook\, Creative Interpretations and writes articles on the creative and technical aspects of photography. His work can be viewed at www.nikhilbahl.com. URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-techniques-for-creating-dynamic-images-with-nikhil-bahl/ LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NikhilBahl_Z7N2385_CROPPED.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T210000 DTSTAMP:20220411T174522Z CREATED:20210730T165827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T174522Z UID:22313-1651606200-1651611600@nvps.org SUMMARY:Programs: Ethical Wildlife Photography with Kristi Odom DESCRIPTION:In her presentation\, Kristi will discuss things related to bird and wildlife photography\, from lenses to camera choices\, autofocus settings\, getting great shots\, and how to do it ethically. She will talk about gear\, behavior (the wildlife as well as our own)\, and respect. For instance\, how close is too close? How do you know if a bird or wild animal is disturbed by human presence or activity? \nKristi Odom is an internationally acclaimed photographer\, a Nikon Ambassador\, an associate fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers\, and a motivational speaker.  With a background in sports\, concerts\, and wedding photography\, she now works solely on her biggest passion\, which is wildlife.  A photographer and filmmaker\, her work focuses on connecting people emotionally to animals and celebrating those who have a connection to the natural world.  While she is based in Denver Colorado\, she runs an adventure company with her husband\, taking photographers all around the world\, providing guests with life-changing experiences\, while teaching advanced photo skills.  \nHer accolades include over 60 international photography awards including 2 Nature’s Best Photography awards\, which exhibited her images at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.  Her work has appeared either online and/or in print for the following clients: National Geographic\, Nikon\, Forbes\, Rollingstone\, Microsoft and Outside Magazine. \nKristi OdomPhotographer / Conservationist / Public Speaker / Nikon Ambassadorwww.kristiodom.com URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-ethical-wildlife-photography-with-kristi-odom/ CATEGORIES:Activities,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nvps.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/K_ODOM_800x800_96ppi.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR