Events
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Field Trip: Black Hill Regional Park
Field TripsNVPS September 2026 Field Trip Black Hill Regional Park Black Hill Regional Park is a Montgomery County park in Boyds, Maryland. There are views of Little Seneca Lake. Trails provide views of the lake and provide nature and wildlife viewing. Look for scenic vistas, forest landscapes, wildlife, rock and trail details, and maybe a start […]
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Member’s Gallery: (In-Person – Digital) – Two Seasons of Japan with Judy Guenther
Member's GalleryBiographical Statement: Judy Guenther joined NVPS in the fall of 2015. She is an avid travel photographer who loves the process of photography from the capture to post-processing. She enjoys a variety of photographic subjects during her travels and is particularly drawn to architecture. Judy is a member of the Art League in Alexandria […]
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Member’s Gallery: (In-Person – Print) Hawaii with Jim Sinsheimer
Member's GalleryAs an architect and design/construction manager for the past 45 years, photography has always been an integral part of Jim’s career, starting with a small darkroom in the College of Architecture during the early 70’s. Subsequently, he progressed from a tiny darkroom over a clothes dryer to a fully equipped facility for work; from a 4x5 view camera […]
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Member’s Forum: (In-Person) – Creating a Watercolor Painting Effect in Photoshop with Ilenia Alvarez
Member's ForumDescription: Ilenia Alvarez will transform a regular photograph into a watercolor painting using Adobe Photoshop. The process involves applying a series of editing techniques that simplify photographic details, create the appearance of brush strokes, soften edges, enhance colors, and add the texture of watercolor paper. Each step is designed to imitate the characteristics of traditional watercolor painting […]
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Programs (Zoom) – The Power of Colour in Photography with Sharon Tenenbaum
ProgramsBio Sharon Tenenbaum defines herself as an artist working within the medium of photography. The artistic process is paramount in every creation she completes. She always aspires to ‘show reality in a different way’, creating images rather than capturing them. Sharon is constantly challenging herself: whether experimenting with bicycle parts to create composite cityscapes or […]
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Field Trip: Bartholdi Fountain at the U.S. Botanic Garden
Field TripsThis is a neighborhood photo field trip and the locations mentioned below are generally within a 5–block radius. When:Sunday, October 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Bartholdi Fountain at the U.S. Botanic Garden (245 1st Street S.W., Washington, D.C.). Post field trip snacks at 10:00 a.m. […]
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Education and Training: (In Person) Photographing History with Roger Lancaster
Education & TrainingBio Roger Lancaster has been a member of NVPS since 2008. He has served in a number of positions with the club, and also served as President of Nature Visions, now known as the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions, for two terms. Based in Waterford, Virginia, Roger is known for his nature-focused portfolio that captures the beauty […]
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Beanetics Exhibit Reception: Coastal Birds of Long Island by Rena Schild
ExhibitsExhibit Duration: October 13, 2026 8:00 am to November 17, 2026 5:00 pm Location: Beanetics Coffee Roasters – 7028 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
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Competition – (Zoom) No Theme with Judge Tom Cuchara
CompetitionsBio 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 […]
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Member’s Gallery: (In Person – Digital) – What Do I See with Wayne Guenther
Member's GallerySince joining NVPS in 2015, Wayne’s multiple presentations of his work has included images in about every genre, but he remains a fine art photographer at heart. His images often highlight his interest in patterns, lines, and geometric content like curves, circles, and triangles. But there’s more to Wayne’ssubject interests, which he’ll show in this presentation. It is a collection of work he particularly likes from the past five years, mixed together on purpose and including a few images he may have shown in […]
