Programs: (Zoom) Abstract Architecture Photography: Creativity in Composition with Angie McMonigal
Join Angie for a discussion focusing on creative approaches to architectural subjects. Emphasis will be on architectural details and creating abstracts of the built environment. She’ll share how to uncover creative viewpoints and how to best utilize compositional tools to create more compelling images I’m a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago […]
Education & Training: (In Person) Photographing a Solar Eclipse with Dan Ward
No other visual experience can compare with seeing a black hole in the sky, surrounded by an inner corona with myriad shades of red with multicolor streamers expanding out from the sun in all directions. Even non-religious people describe a Total Solar Eclipse as a “spiritual” event. Veteran eclipse photographer Dan Ward will share tips, […]
Competition: (In-Person) with Judge David Blecman – No Theme, Open; Digital and Prints
Competition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years; digital and prints Bio David Blecman is an award winning, internationally recognized photographer and instructor, having taught on four continents and in over a dozen countries. His one-on-one mentoring programs for photographers and commercial models continue to grow in popularity. David has photographed projects for such […]
Programs: (Zoom) The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer with Mike Moats
The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer Being a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of field, composition, and finding character in your subjects. Bio Mike Moats is a […]
Education & Training: (Zoom) “How’s Your Storage?” with Stan Bysshe
Stan has been a member of NVPS since 2010-2011. He has served on multiple Board positions and is a past President. For the last ten years he has helped with photo workshops in Washington State, New Mexico, Alaska and Montana. He has also contributed to the Smithsonian North American Songbird project. After 30 years of […]
Competition(Zoom) with Judge Angie McMonigal – Theme: “Natural Sand”
Natural Sand: The image must include natural sand. Natural sand is a granular material composed of finely divided rock or mineral particles, such as silicates and volcanic minerals, as well as coral and biogenic sands – these result in sands that are white, yellow, tan, pink, green, black, and other colors. Sand can’t help but play with wind and water to […]
Field Trips – National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art provides a wonderful backdrop for capturing some unique images. Let's get inspired from our visit where we'll immerse ourselves in over 150,000 pieces of art while making some of our own. Though this field trip is not guaranteed to make you famous from the art you create, it is guaranteed to […]
Member’s Gallery ( In Person) What’s On My Walls with Ginger Werz-Petricka
BIO: Ginger has been a member of NVPS since 2009 when she started exploring ways to be creative and engaged after retirement. She has been primarily involved with the Portfolio Project and is currently the club president for 2023-2024. Description: Ginger has been collecting the art of other people for her entire adult life. But […]
Member’s Gallery: (In-Person) A (Virtual) Tour of Dubai and World Expo 2020 with Judy Guenther
Judy Guenther's Member’s Gallery will include images taken in February 2022 in Dubai, UAE―a city of amazing architecture, ports, beaches, and a world hub of finance and trade. Dubai hosted the World Expo from fall 2021 to spring 2022 (planned for 2020 but delayed by the pandemic). It was a jaw-dropping event with innovative pavilions, […]
Member’s Forum: (In Person) Into the Great Unknown: Grand Canyon River Rafting Photography Tour with Art and Deb Rose
Join Art and Deb as they share their preparation and experience rafting through the Grand Canyon on the Colorado River. Over 8 days they traveled 182 miles through 33 rapids, hiked canyons and plateaus, slept under the stars along the river, all while capturing some iconic and beautiful photographs. This unique photography tour led by […]