Programs

Put your thumb and forefinger together into a small circle, hold it up to one eye, close the other eye. Look through that circle: that’s how your camera lens sees the world, just a small, tight area, no peripheral vision.

And it is also the “secret sauce” of abstract photography technique, which is the subject of E. David Luria’s presentation on September 7 entitled “Seeing Out of the Box: Abstract Photography Opportunities in the DC Area”.

A National Geographic staff photographer since 1990, Mark Thiessen has published numerous feature stories and covers for National Geographic magazine and other National Geographic publications on subjects ranging from Peruvian mummies to the study of human performance.   In 1996, Thiessen began a personal photography project on Wildland firefighters that took him to the front lines of this […]

For his presentation this evening, Richard Bernabe will answer the following question, “What's the secret to improving your nature, wildlife, or travel photos?” Richard says that you can better hone your composition skills, develop a keener eye for natural light, and express your moments in nature in more emotional tones and you will certainly create […]

Lori Lankford is an established nature photographer, digital artist and instructor.  Her passion for photography began as a way to capture her personal travel adventures. Over the years she dived into the fine details of macro and flower photography.  She loves to escape so deeply into the details of a tiny object. Lori spends her free time in local […]

Lisa Langell is a full-time, award-winning photographer whose work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications including the cover of Outdoor Photographer magazine, plus numerous images in Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, art galleries and more. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Nature Photography Association. She is also a proud ambassador […]

This program discusses "Some Ways to Analyze and Improve Your Photos" which will cover  Use of space Visual weight Balance Flow Elimination of distractions Visual weight is a primary driver in all of these, so Roy's emphasis will be on visual weight.   Waterside Woolen Mill, Woodbury, PA Roy Sewall is a retired professional photographer […]

Irene’s presentation will explore the Tangier Islands, Virginia located just south of the Maryland line, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay.  It is actually a series of small islands connected by narrow bridges spanning marshes and tidal creeks. From the mainland, it can only be reached by boat or small plane.  On its narrow roads, […]

For his presentation, Mark will talk about his time as a senior staff photographer with Nikon for more than 20-years, how he was tasked with creating marking imagery for Nikon.  Mark’s last two award winning project were the showcase marketing adventures that were shown world-wide. These projects were to create UHD (4k) time Lapse for […]

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 […]

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 […]