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  • Field Trip Green Spring Gardens

    Field Trips

    NVPS April 2026 Field Trip Green Spring Gardens April is one of the most beautiful months to visit Green Spring Gardens, a Fairfax County horticultural gem known for its vibrant spring blooms, winding paths, ponds, and historic landscapes. This 31-acre public garden offers a wide variety of photographic subjects, including flowering trees, tulips and daffodils, […]

  • Competition: (Zoom) Theme – Patterns with Judge Tillman Crane

    Competitions

    Tillman’s love for the platinum print began in 1976 at the Frederick Evans’ exhibit in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It was 1990 before life allowed him to begin his journey to becoming a master of the process. The platinum print continues to be his photographic medium of expression and his understanding of the materials continues to deepen in […]

  • Member’s Forum: (In Person): Faroe Islands―The Other Danish Territory with Wayne Guenther

    Member's Forum

    The Faroes are an archipelago of 18 islands about halfway between Iceland and Norway formed by volcanic eruptions and shaped by multiple ice ages. They were settled by Norsemen in the 800’s. Current residents have eked out a living by fishing, farming, and raising sheep in an environment with lots of rain and wind but with a relatively mild climate thanks to […]

  • Member’s Gallery – (Print) (In-Person) People with David Kravitz

    Member's Gallery

    During his high school years, David Kravitz had his own dark room and enjoyed exploring black and white film photography. Then life intervened. After college, graduate school, and a 40-year academic career, he has returned to photography, as he always intended, though he has left film for digital. He joined NVPS in 2019 and is immensely grateful for all he has gained from his membership. Description of presentationDavid’s photographic interests are diverse, but portrait photography is […]

  • Member’s Gallery: (In-Person) (Slideshow)- Seasons of the Garden with Susan Blalock

    Member's Gallery

    Bio Susan was introduced to photography by her grandfather, but after college she did not have much time for photography.  The 2020 pandemic gave Susan time to spend taking photos.  Susan found NVPS through a simple google search and has been active member since 2021.  In 2025, Susan was NVPS’ Novice Versatile Photographer of the […]

  • Programs: (Zoom) – Life with a Camera with Tommy Brown

    Programs

    Bio and Description Tommy Brown graduated from college and informed his parents he was going to become a photographer; a ludicrous idea as he had never made a noteworthy picture. He saved money working in his dad's machine shop and took off on a 5 month trip to Europe. This trip would determine the path […]

  • Competition: (In Person) (Digital & Print) No Theme with Judge Pete Duvall

    Competitions

    Bio After getting bitten by the photo bug in high school, Pete attended The Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts, graduating with Bachelor in Fine Arts in Photography. He began teaching at The Art League School that same year, and has continued since. He went full time freelance in 2004, and has a […]

  • Field Trip: Virginia Renaissance Faire

    Field Trips

    NVPS May 2026 Field Trip For the May 2026 Field Trip we are exploring a new venue that is a bit further afield from many of our previous excursions. Step back in time and bring your camera along for the Northern Virginia Photographic Society’s May field trip to the Virginia Renaissance Faire. This historically inspired […]