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  • Field Trip: Library of Congress

    Field Trips

    Library of Congress For our December field trip, we will explore one of the most iconic and photogenic interiors in Washington, DC—the Library of Congress. The Jefferson Building is a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts architecture, filled with soaring ceilings, marble staircases, mosaics, and murals. In December, the Library is beautifully adorned with holiday decorations, including a […]

  • Competition: (Zoom) Theme: Close-up, Not Macro with Judge Tom Cuchara

    Competitions

    Tom Cuchara is an OM SYSTEM Ambassador, a Photographic Craftsman (PPA), and HonNEC honoree who brings heart, curiosity, and a keen eye to every frame he captures. Specializing in nature photography—especially birds, macro, and night scenes—Tom sees the world as a tapestry of intricate details, hidden stories, and fleeting moments worth preserving. His journey through […]

  • Programs: (Zoom) – 10 Fundamentals to Strive for with your Photography with David Blecman

    Programs

    Bio: David Blecman started his photographic career back in 1978 fresh out of high school. He is now an award winning, internationally recognized photographer and instructor, having taught on four continents and in over twenty countries. David teaches and mentors photographers, models, and makeup artists. His personal mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continues […]

  • Education and Training (In Person): Her Story–Through the Lens–A Journey into Women’s Beauty, Power, and Spirit with Catherine Wang

    Education & Training

    Description A portrait presentation that celebrates the beauty, strength, and spirt of women. Each photo shows a real moment that reflects who they are. The portraits share personal stories of courage, joy, and everyday life. Through simple, honest images, the series honors what makes each woman unique. Together, these portraits create a warm and powerful […]

  • Competition: (Zoom) No Theme with Judge Mary Louise Ravese

    Competitions

    Bio Mary 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. Mary Louise’s photography is in private, […]

  • Field Trip: B&O Railroad Museum

    Field Trips

    We’re starting the new year with a visit to one of the most iconic rail history destinations in the country: the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore. Housed in the historic 1884 Roundhouse, the museum features beautifully restored locomotives, vintage railcars, historic platforms, and industrial-era details that make for outstanding photographic opportunities. From sweeping architectural lines […]

  • Member’s Gallery (Virtual): (Zoom) Birds of the World with Bill Millhouser

    Member's Gallery

    Bio Bill Millhouser and his wife Fran Millhouser have enjoyed birdwatching since the mid 1960s when they took a Smithsonian course on birds and local birdwatching. Bill is also an avid bird photographer, and their trips overseas have often combined birdwatching and photography. Over the years they have visited Costa Rica (multiple times), Ecuador, Patagonia, […]

  • Member’s Forum (Zoom) – Japan (and Hong Kong and Taipei) by Boat with Jim and Jerri McDermott

    Member's Forum

    Bio Jerri and Jim McDermott have been active members of NVPS for over 10 years. Jerri was a librarian in the Fairfax County schools, and Jim an economist in the federal government. Both credit their friends at NVPS with encouraging their learning and development as photographers. They’ve both migrated to using mirrorless Nikon cameras. Description […]

  • Programs – (Zoom): Seeing More Creatively with Lyn Morton

    Programs

    Have you ever been in a great location and thought,“There’s nothing interesting to photograph here…”— only to later see someone else’s images from the same place and wonder how they saw so much more? In The Art & Science of Seeing More Creatively, photographer and educator Lyn Morton explores how creativity in photography isn’t just […]