Competition: (Zoom) with Judge Jim Zuckerman – No Theme, Open
Bio Jim Zuckerman left his medical studies in 1970 to pursue his love of photography and to turn it into a career. He has taught creative photography at many universities and private schools, including UCLA, the Hallmark School of Photography, the Palm Beach Photographic Center, and Kent State University. He currently leads many international photo […]
Member’s Gallery: (In-Person) Prints – People of Pleiku, Vietnam with Wayne Guenther
I was an Army Captain stationed near Pleiku, Vietnam from September 1970 to September 1971. My budding enthusiasm for photography was muted while there because of long workdays and the “Off Limits” designation of the city. I was able to do some photography during my official business travels but those images were captured mostly from […]
Member’s Gallery (Virtual): (Zoom) A Western Road Trip with Thu Huyhn
Description Thu Huyhn recently had a western road trip with her friends for seven days. Her trip began in the state of California. She went through four other states including Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The group then headed back to California. The slideshow includes pictures she took during this entire trip. There was […]
Member’s Forum: (In Person) Getting the Most from a Photo Tour with John Eppler
Post-COVID, we are all ready to hit the road for all the places we've been dreaming of seeing. John will share some of his recent experiences of getting the most from his tours. His experiences of preparation, enjoying and post tour processing. The discussion will include tours, tour leaders and issues experienced. BIO John retired […]
Field Trips: Tidal Basin
The nearest metro stop, Smithsonian (blue line), is a 1 mile hike. The Tidal Basin is more than a Mecca for spring time photographers. Join us as we explore the Thomas Jefferson Memorial and cherry trees of the Tidal Basin as they strut their golden yellow, orange, and red fall foliage. Stay a little longer […]
Education & Training: (In Person) Preparing Prints for Competition
As we continue to return (gradually) to print competitions, the Fifth Tuesday will be devoted to preparing prints for competition. We’ll have experienced club members who can critique prints and offer suggestions for improvements, as well as other experienced members who can help with matting photographs, including cutting mats if needed. In Person at the […]
Programs: (Zoom) Photography as Conceptual Art with Cat Simmons
Since its conception in 1839, photography has experienced a continual shift in process and functionality. The evolution of the medium has brought us to our current shoreline of artistic definition where we not only can make stunning photographic art but also conceptualize ideas and convey meaning within photographs in unique ways. In this presentation, Cat […]
Field Trip: Manassas Battlefield Park
Join us for an evening and sunset at the Manassas Battlefield Park. The park offers lots of photographic opportunities that are scattered around the 5000 acre park. We recommend you beginning your tour at one of the several parking lots accessible from Route 29 which runs through the park. Start at either end of the […]
Education & Training: (In-Person) Photography and the Law with Jim Norman
This presentation will focus on two topics of importance to photographers — an introduction to copyright and a discussion of limitations that can be placed on where and when you can take a photograph and the uses you can make of that photograph. Copyright is controlled exclusively by Federal law and provides important protections […]
Competition (Zoom) with Judge Peggy Feerick – Theme: “Written Language”
Competition Theme: "Written Language" within the last three (3) years The image should include some element of a written language – using letters, characters, words, or some portion thereof. All the world’s written languages are acceptable. Compositions can be created or found, real or abstract – although the language elements must not be abstracted beyond […]