Field Trip: Great Falls MD (South End)
Great Falls is a DMV treasure and a favorite place for landscape photography. In November we will photograph the Potomac River and C&O Canal on the southeast end of the Maryland side of Great Falls. We will park in the (free) parking lots across from The Old Angler’s Inn and head over the Angler’s Footbridge and […]
Competition: Digital and Prints (In Person) No Theme with Judge Sandi Croan
Sandi Croan is a fine art photographer who specializes in landscape, nature, and travel photography with an eye for capturing the unique and creating fine art for homes and offices. Sandi has been juried in and has won numerous competitions and awards for her fine art photographs including: Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year numerous times as well as Versatile Photographer of the Year at Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS); Best […]
Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Yellowstone 98 with Wayne Wolfersberger
98% percent of the visitors to Yellowstone never see 98% of the park! The average visitors spend two days visiting Yellowstone, with all their time on roads connecting them to the big-name features such as Old Faithful, Yellowstone Falls, Mammoth Hot Springs and some other geyser basin features. They seldom stop to even view some […]
Member’s Gallery (In-Person): Journey to the Subcontinent of India with John Olsen
In 2024, I traveled to India for the first time, to celebrate my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding. My member’s gallery is a visual narrative of my journey to modern India, one of the most diverse countries in the world, reflected in its religions, ethnicities, and customs across a population of 1.4 billion people. My prints […]
Member’s Gallery (In-Person): The Illinois Forest Preserves with Jim Sinsheimer
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 […]
Programs: (Zoom) Valérie Jardin–What It Means to Be a Street Photographer
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 […]
Education & Training (In Person): Post-Processing Q&A
Description: On Tuesday, December 10, Education and Training will offer an interactive session focused on post processing. In several “mini classrooms” set up in the firehall, the following experienced club photographers will demonstrate the capabilities of common post-processing software and how those tools can be incorporated in your workflow: This will be interactive, so bring […]
Field Trip: Fireworks & Old Town at Night
Want to enjoy shooting fireworks without fighting crowds or heat? This field trip will give you that opportunity. Every Saturday through the end of the year there is a fireworks show at National Harbor. The show, which begins at 5:30 p.m., lasts 5-10 minutes, and will give all levels of fireworks photographers a chance to […]
Competition: (Zoom) Theme – Motion with Judge Deborah Loeb Bohren
The offspring of two photographers, I’m convinced my passion for photography is imprinted on my DNA and I can’t remember when photography wasn’t a part of my life. For me, the essence of photography is the art and science of painting with light. I wield my camera like a paintbrush and think of my work as visual […]
Program – (Zoom) Celebrating Wildlife and Photographing for Impact with Kristi Odom
Description: Join 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. Photography is a tool to unlock the secret […]