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SUMMARY:Programs (Zoom) - The Power of Colour in Photography with Sharon Tenenbaum
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Tenenbaum\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\nSharon 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 \n\n\n\n is constantly challenging herself: whether experimenting with bicycle parts to create composite cityscapes or painting selective overlays onto her images. She is committed to the artistic process of growth and change in the continuous pursuit of novelty.  \n\n\n\nSharon was educated as a Civil Engineer. Her love for structures is reflected in a vast body of work that celebrates more than mere architecture\, but rather\, the Art of Architecture. \n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Sharon has won numerous international photography awards and has been published in esteemed magazines such as National Geographic. As an educator\, Sharon has taught group workshops from New York to Melbourne\, as well as on-line workshops and courses. She has a variety of video tutorials and  ebooks and is the founder of Talk-&-Learn\, a free one-hour weekly Zoom session for image critique and creation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSharon’s info: \n\n\n\nSharon TenenbaumFINE ART PHOTOGRAPHER | EDUCATOR | AUTHOR | ENGINEERsharon@sharontenenbaum.comwww.SharonTenenbaum.comWebsite | Facebook | Instagram– \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nColour is one of the most powerful storytelling tools available to a photographer. In this presentation\, we’ll explore how colour harmony\, saturation\, and brightness influence the mood\, emotion\, and impact of an image. You’ll learn why some colour combinations feel pleasing while others create tension\, and how subtle adjustments in post-processing can completely transform the way a photograph is perceived. \n\n\n\nThe goal of this presentation is to help participants become more intentional in their use of colour—both in-camera and during post-processing. By the end of the session\, you’ll have a deeper understanding of colour theory\, practical techniques for enhancing your images\, and the confidence to use colour as a creative tool to strengthen your photographic vision. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago 2022
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/programs-zoom-the-power-of-colour-in-photography-with-sharon-tenenbaum/
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SUMMARY:Field Trip:  Bartholdi Fountain at the U.S. Botanic Garden 
DESCRIPTION:This is a neighborhood photo field trip and the locations mentioned below are generally within a 5–block radius. \n\n\n\nWhen:Sunday\, October 11\, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. \n\n\n\nWe 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.). \n\n\n\nPost field trip snacks at 10:00 a.m. at Starbucks\, 409 3rd Street S.W.\, Washington\, D.C. (3rd & D Streets\, S.W.\, near the Federal Center SW Metro station) \n\n\n\nWhere:Bartholdi Fountain at the U.S. Botanic Garden245 1st Street S.W. Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nStreet parking is free on Sundays in D.C. There are also parking garages at 800 D Street S.W.\, as well as some garages near the International Spy Museum \n\n\n\nLocations (from east to west): \n\n\n\nU.S. Botanic GardenIndependence & Maryland Ave. S.W. \n\n\n\nBartholdi Fountain (Built in 1876\, he later created the Statue of Liberty)1st Street S.W. and Independence Ave. \n\n\n\nAmerican Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial150 Washington Ave SW\, Washington\, DC 20024 · \n\n\n\nNational Museum of the American IndianIndependence Ave. and 3rd Street\, S.W.The building is reminiscent of the Southwest Native American architectural styles. The exterior gardens include an extensive collection of Native American plants. \n\n\n\nDwight D. Eisenhower Memorial540 Independence Ave SW\, Washington\, DC 20004Note: The panels behind are hard to distinguish in daytime—they represent the cliffs at Normandy Beach and are more visible at night. \n\n\n\nThe Smithsonian Castle and the Arts and Industries Building1000 Jefferson Drive S.W. (at Independence and 9th Street) \n\n\n\nThe Enid A. Haupt Garden is located at the Smithsonian Castle. \n\n\n\nInternational Spy Museum700 L’Enfant Plaza\, S.W.For outside photos of building – admission requires advance tickets @ $35 plus) \n\n\n\nSuggested Gear and Notes: \n\n\n\nBring a camera and lens that matches your interests-—lenses from wide angle to telephoto. \n\n\n\nBring a macro lens if you love getting close to nature\, with the most likely opportunities at the Ernest Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Castle and the Outdoor Gardens at the National Botanic Garden. There are also a number of native plants at gardens outside the National Museum of the American Indian. \n\n\n\nTripods are allowed in outdoor locations\, and you may find them useful for architectural photos. \n\n\n\nIf you enjoy capturing images you find during hikes and walks bring a single camera with normal length\, 35-100mm zoom\, or a 50mm primary lens. \n\n\n\nSeton Droppers and Bill HuddlestonField Trip Coordinators 2026­ —2027 \n\n\n\nImages from the Field Trips may be viewed at NVPS Field Trips Gallery
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/field-trip-bartholdi-fountain-at-the-u-s-botanic-garden/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Field Trips
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SUMMARY:Education and Training:  (In Person) Photographing History with Roger Lancaster
DESCRIPTION:Bio\n\n\n\nRoger Lancaster\n\n\n\nRoger 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. \n\n\n\nBased in Waterford\, Virginia\, Roger is known for his nature-focused portfolio that captures the beauty of Northern Virginia and beyond. \n\n\n\nA native of Kamloops\, British Columbia\, Canada\, Lancaster’s interest in photography began at the early age of six. He was introduced to the craft by his grandfather\, a photojournalist who allowed him to experiment with an old folding camera. This early exposure to the mechanics and art of photography laid the foundation for his lifelong pursuit of visual storytelling. \n\n\n\nLancaster has lived in Northern Virginia for several decades and has been a resident of Loudoun County since 2014. His work is deeply connected to his environment\, often featuring: \n\n\n\n\nNature and Wildlife: A significant portion of his portfolio is dedicated to birds\, flowers\, trees\, and regional landscapes.\n\n\n\nRural Heritage: He is recognized for his series on barns\, capturing the historic and rustic character of the local countryside.\n\n\n\nDigital Artistry: Beyond traditional photography\, he identifies as an “image artist\,” utilizing digital techniques to interpret and enhance his subjects.\n\n\n\n\nHis work has been showcased in various exhibits and galleries throughout the region\, including displays at government offices\, community centers and related venues in the DMV. Lancaster has received notable accolades for his contributions\, including being named the winner of the “Best of Loudoun” photo award for two consecutive years at the Waterford Fair\, and for numerous categories with NVPS. His images can be viewed on his website at www.rogerlancaster.photos. Many of his images can be found in private collection in the US and in Canada. \n\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nIn his presentation to NVPS\, Photographing History\, Roger will explore how he has illustrated history through images of old barns\, spring houses\, churches\, and other historical structures\, primarily located in the Virginia hunt country. He will also discuss the digital techniques he uses in preparing the images for display. \n\n\n\nAll images by Roger Lancaster:
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/education-and-training-photographing-history-with-roger-lancaster/
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SUMMARY:Beanetics Exhibit Reception: Coastal Birds of Long Island by Rena Schild
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Duration: October 13\, 2026 8:00 am to November 17\, 2026 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\nBeanetics Coffee Roasters – 7028 Columbia Pike\, Annandale\, VA 22003
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/beanetics-exhibit-reception-coastal-birds-of-long-island-by-rena-schild/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Competition - (Zoom) No Theme with Judge Tom Cuchara
DESCRIPTION:Tom Cuchara\n\n\n\nBio\n\n\n\nTom 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.  \n\n\n\nHis journey through photography has taken him across varied landscapes and into deep connections with the photographic community. A natural leader and lifelong learner\, Tom has served as President of the New Haven Camera Club\, the Connecticut Association of Photographers\, and currently serves as Vice President of the New England Camera Club Council (NECCC). He’s also co-chaired numerous NECCC conferences\, helping build a vibrant community of photographers who grow through shared experience and creativity.  \n\n\n\nBased in Connecticut\, Tom shares both his life and passion for photography with his wife Lisa—his partner in art and adventure. Together they run LisaTom.Photos\, offering photo tours\, studio workshops\, and one-on-one mentoring. Their teaching spans the artistic spectrum—from light painting and macro work to still life and flower photography—blending technical know-how with heartfelt expression. Tom and Lisa are also published authors\, with two acclaimed books through Amherst Media: “Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things” and “The Frog Whisperer: Portraits and Stories.” Their work has been featured in gallery exhibitions\, on calendars and magazine covers\, and in respected publications like Adirondack Life\, Wild Bird\, and ABA Birding magazine.  \n\n\n\nKnown for his calm presence\, clear instruction\, and passion for helping others grow\, Tom is a trusted mentor and passionate photographer. He and Lisa offer in-person and online classes\, post-processing training\, and destination photo tours designed to inspire and educate photographers at every level. Their motto is simple yet powerful: “Creativity is contagious—pass it on.” And their approach to photography is equally soulful: “Don’t shoot what it looks like. Shoot what it feels like.”  \n\n\n\nExplore Tom’s classes\, workshops\, and photo adventures at www.LisaTom.Photos.  \n\n\n\nSign up for their newsletter here\, and subscribe to their YouTube channel for tips\, techniques\, and a behind-the-scenes look at their creative journey.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/competition-zoom-no-theme-with-judge-tom-cuchara/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Competitions
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery: (In Person - Digital) - What Do I See with Wayne Guenther
DESCRIPTION:Since 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 digital competitions or on his Facebook feed.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWayne began his photography avocation in the late 1960s and became increasingly involved with Fine Art Photography in the mid-1990s. Membership in two local art galleries and The Art League of Alexandria presented many opportunities to create new work for his pleasure and competitions. Joining NVPS in 2015 added both camaraderie and more opportunities for presenting new work.  He has been fortunate to travel widely with his wife Judy\, which is a trigger to follow his basic photography rule; “Be There; Shoot.” \n\n\n\nWayne has been accepted in many regional juried art competitions/shows over the past 30 years\, including MAPV 2021-2024\, and placed in many NVPS monthly competitions.   He uses two OM System bodies and two Olympus lenses (24-40mm f2.8 and 40-150mm f4) and\, increasingly\, the iPhone camera.  
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-digital-what-do-i-see-with-wayne-guenther/
CATEGORIES:Activities,Member's Gallery
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SUMMARY:Member’s Forum: (In-Person) - Photographing the American Trackside with Suzy McIntire
DESCRIPTION:Bio: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSuzy McIntire joined NVPS in 2019\, and is club secretary for 2026-27. She shoots primarily with a Fuji X-T5\, and loves her 17-40mm f/1.8 Sigma lens. Suzy enjoys street photography— capturing little-noticed moments in everyday life and the humor that sometimes comes with it. She’s also partial to human-created vernacular landscapes. For several years she has been photographing from moving vehicles\, usually trains\, as a way of finding otherwise-inaccessible scenery and higher vantage points\, always to discover what people are doing in their particular worlds.  \n\n\n\nAlabama \n\n\n\nIn her presentation\, Suzy will show landscape photos of the U.S. taken from 18 different Amtrak trains (such as the Empire Builder\, Sunset Limited\, Coast Starlight\, Crescent\, Floridian\, and Southwest Chief) through 35 states\, and answer questions about shooting from moving vehicles. She’ll display a silicone lens hood for keeping reflections off the window glass\, and describe how to deal with dirty windows and motion blur. And\, of course\, there will be a few photos of trains and everyone can ask about long-distance train travel! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDescription of the Presentation:  Photographing the American Trackside  \n\n\n\n“You can still see the iconic American landscape from the train\,” Suzy says\, “fantastic agricultural scenes in particular. But much of the trackside is marvelously decayed\, slow to change\, and regional.” She finds it a more interesting\, less-homogenized America.  \n\n\n\n\nArizona\n\n\n\nCalifornia\n\n\n\nFlorida
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/memebers-forum-in-person-description-of-the-presentationphotographing-the-american-trackside-with-suzy-mcintire/
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SUMMARY:Member’s Gallery - (In-Person): Seeking Calmness: My Three-Year Photographic Journey with Siva Vittala
DESCRIPTION:Seeking Calmness: My Three-Year Photographic Journey  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSiva Vittala began his photographic journey during the pandemic\, transforming early observations of his surroundings into a passion. His growth accelerated after joining the Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS) two years ago\, where community mentorship and critique helped refine his eye and build a post-processing workflow. \n\n\n\nSiva looks for simple subjects and clean compositions\, often focusing on details like texture and light. He is currently expanding to macro photography to capture the beauty in natural subjects. \n\n\n\nResiding in Northern Virginia\, Siva integrates photography into both local and international travel\,  His featured gallery\, Seeking Calmness\, showcases his work from 2023 to 2026 as he continues to improve his technical discipline and artistic expression.
URL:https://nvps.org/home/event/members-gallery-in-person-seeking-calmness-my-three-year-photographic-journey-with-siva-vittala/
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