Programs: Photo Biz 101 with Jennifer Pottheiser
Virtual via ZoomJoin commercial and editorial photographer Jennifer Pottheiser as she tackles the subject most valuable to all of us as photographers―the business of photography, Photo Biz 101. Jen will share stories and best practices from a lifetime in the industry to help get the work and images you want. The program is appropriate for all levels […]
Portfolio Project – Final Review, Group 1 with Brian Zwit
Virtual via ZoomThe first final review of the Portfolio Project will be held with Brian Zwit, a frequent judge for NVPS Portfolio Projects. Brian Zwit, formerly just a photographer and educator in northern Virginia, added filmmaker to his resume during the pandemic years. While still enthralled with still photography, he is using video to expand his storytelling […]
Field Trips: Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden
*** RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER *** to rain date of Sunday, April 16, 2023, 10am to 1pm It is our pleasure to introduce April's field trip to the Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens. This is a rare destination for our club to explore. The estate is huge and we may not cover it all in […]
Competition with Judge Samantha Stephens – No Theme, Open
Virtual via ZoomCompetition Theme: Open within the past three (3) years The judge is Samantha Stephens. BIO: Samantha Stephens is a biologist turned photographer for science and conservation. She uses visual storytelling to communicate scientific research, especially when that research is relevant to conservation issues. Through her work she hopes to foster appreciation for the natural world and […]
Member’s Gallery – Prints (Virtually): Nostalgia-Field Trips Before Covid with Willa Friedman
Virtual via ZoomWilla will be just reminiscing. Field trips are always fun and looking back at the pictures we took is fun too. BIO: Willa’s first job after college was as an instructor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, Her first summer there, she had a choice of several summer projects—filing, cleaning small […]
Member’s Gallery – Digital: Street Photography with Phyllis Kimmel and Suzy McIntire
Virtual via ZoomPhyllis Kimmel and Suzy McIntire will share a combined Member's Gallery focused on street photography around Washington DC and New York. Phyllis will share photos from local street fairs and festivals in Washington DC - both spontaneous and street portraits - along with some other local and NYC street photography. Suzy enjoys walking around the city, […]
Member’s Forum – Having a Ball with Sports Photography with Rena Schild
Virtual via ZoomIn this presentation Rena will discuss her work in sports photography, including what goes into making a good sports image, and will tell the stories behind some of her images. After the discussion portion of the presentation, she will present a slide show of her images from a variety of sports. Bio: Rena has been […]
Programs: Tone Theory-The Principles of Tone with Blake Rudis
Virtual via ZoomTONE THEORY―The Principles of Tone Description: You've seen them, those images that make your jaw drop and leave you speechless. They pull you in, you are captivated by them, and can't stop looking at them. They leave a plethora of emotions swirling around in your brain and you just can't stop thinking about them. But […]
Field Trips: Revolutionary War Weekend at Mt. Vernon
It's another British invasion. This time it's centered at Washington's Mt. Vernon and it involves highly enthusiastic historical re-enactors instead of a rock band. We'll visit Mt. Vernon during their Revolutionary War Weekend. This is a large event hosting hundreds of re-enactors and has become very popular. Tickets will sell out well in advance. We'll […]
Competition with Judge Forest Gustaveson – Theme: “No Time Limit, Open”
Virtual via ZoomCompetition Theme: Open with no time limit. The judge is Forest Gustaveson. BIO “Forest has been a lead instructor at Kristi Odom Photography for the last four years, leading photographers to photograph just about everything from bears in Alaska to lions in Kenya. He has worked on campaigns for Nikon, both in his home state […]