{"id":33118,"date":"2025-10-31T12:39:05","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T16:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/?p=33118"},"modified":"2026-04-23T15:42:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T19:42:39","slug":"mapv-november-1-2-2025-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvps.org\/home\/mapv-november-1-2-2025-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"MAPV November 1-2, 2025: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All NVPS members:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope to see you at Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions 2025 this weekend, Saturday-Sunday November 1 and 2, 2025.\u00a0 Join us\u00a0at GMU Mason Square, located at 3351 Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Virginia.\u00a0

Here are a few important things to know for your visit.

Passes and Schedule:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Click here<\/a>\u00a0to buy a pass.\u00a0 There will be a $10 surcharge for a transaction made in person at the show.\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to download a handy PDF of the schedule.

Parking:\u00a0<\/strong>See the map above or\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0to download the map as a PDF.\u00a0 Parking at GMU Mason Square is $10 (credit\/debit only).\u00a0 Enter the garage via Founders Way North from Kirkwood Road (see the map above).\u00a0 On Saturday there is pay parking on local streets and on Sunday it is free.\u00a0

Metro:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Take the Orange\/Silver line to the Virginia Square\/GMU station and walk to GMU Mason Square’s Van Metre Hall. (See the map above or\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0to download it as a PDF.)

Presentation Pass Check-in:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Presentation pass holders MUST check in at the Registration Desk upon arrival and show proof of purchase in order to gain entrance to any presentation.\u00a0 Please arrive early so that you are not late for your first presentation, especially on Saturday morning.\u00a0 Doors open at 8:15 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Workshop, Photo Shoot & 1-on-1 Participants:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Please print your pass and show it at the door to your activity.\u00a0

Raptors:<\/strong>\u00a0 Be at Upton Hill Regional Park fifteen minutes before your session begins.\u00a0 The address is\u00a06060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington.\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for more information.\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0for a map of Upton Hill Park.\u00a0 The address is 6060 Wilson Blvd, Arlington.\u00a0\u00a0Click here<\/a>\u00a0to buy a pass.

District Photo Deals!<\/strong>\u00a0 Scroll down for a list of all the special deals being offered by our friends at District Photo — ONLY\u00a0AT MAPV 2025.

More Deals!\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Aperturent:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Get 10% off your next rental!\u00a0 Just enter the coupon code\u00a0MAPV10\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0click this link<\/a>\u00a0to get the discount.Capital Photography Center:<\/strong>\u00a0Stop by the Capital Photography Center table and enter the Raffle to\u00a0win a free class<\/strong>\u00a0(up to $100)!Maryland Professional Photographers Association:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Get $50 off a membership — visit the MD PPA table at the show to get the discount code.Vote by Saturday at 3:00 p.m. for Peoples’ Choice Awards:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Pick up a ballot and cast your vote for the Nature and Photo Arts Peoples’ Choice Award Winners in the exhibit hall no later than 3:00 p.m. on Saturday November 1.\u00a0 The two PCA winners, along with the winners of twelve other categories, the student contest’s grand prize, and the MAPV Outstanding Service Award, will be announced at the 4:30 p.m. awards ceremony, immediately followed by Moose Peterson’s keynote presentation.

Sunday = Sleep In!<\/strong>\u00a0 Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep.

Coming Just for the Exhibits and the Vendors?\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>ADMISSION\u00a0is FREE at all times to the Vendor Hall and to the juried exhibits of impressive photographs by members of the seven MAPV clubs and local high school students. There is no need to check in anywhere.\u00a0 See our complete list of vendors by scrolling down or clicking\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 We appreciate your visit!\u00a0

Lunch:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>We’ll have coffee early!\u00a0 HOWEVER: No food or beverages will be on sale.\u00a0\u00a0Get your lunch at one of the many Arlington eateries nearby Mason Square or bring a bag lunch to the show.\u00a0\u00a0There will not be a dedicated lunch room inside Mason Square, but there are tables and chairs available throughout the Van Metre building on the first and second floor and outside.
There are links below to descriptions of all the MAPV weekend activities, including:Ten outstanding presentations on a variety of popular topics by\u00a0incredible photographers<\/a>;\u00a0Ten hands-on workshops covering abstracts, floral, macro, light painting and flash taught by\u00a0amazing instructors<\/a>; and,\u00a0Opportunities for\u00a01-on-1 instructional sessions<\/a>\u00a0with MAPV 2025 speakers and instructors.It’s not too late!\u00a0 Buy a pass online and join us this weekend!<\/a>TEN FANTASTIC EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS<\/strong>
Saturday, November 1, 2025<\/strong>Keynote – The Art of Bird Photography with Moose Peterson<\/a>From Fear to Flash with JC Carey<\/a>Travel Photography – Capturing the Essence of a Place with Essdras Suarez<\/a>Blur, Shape & Shadow – The Magic and Techniques of Abstract Photography with Lisa Langell<\/a>Flattening the Field – The Creative Power of Lens Compression in Landscapes with Lisa Langell<\/a>Sunday, November 2, 2025<\/strong>Sunday Featured Speaker – Critters: The Story Through the Lens with Moose Peterson<\/a>Street Photography – Storytelling Moments with Essdras Suarez<\/a>Improve your Story with Motion – Videography for Photographers with Brian Zwit<\/a>Post-Processing Tips: Not Just the How \u2014 But the Why with Lisa Langell<\/a>The Art of Connection – Building Emotional Depth Through Photography with Lisa Langell<\/a><\/a>Click Here to Meet Your MAPV Speakers and Instructors<\/strong><\/em><\/a>TEN INTENSIVE HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS &
1-ON-1 INSTRUCTION WITH A CHOICE OF INSTRUCTORS

Click on a link below and scroll down to click for the full list of
Saturday or Sunday sessions<\/strong>From Fear to Flash Hands-on Lighting Lab with JC Carey<\/a>\u00a0(Only 2\u00a0places left)From Fear to Flash – Creative High-Speed Sync with JC Carey<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(SOLD OUT)<\/strong>Keeping it Simple – One Light Plus the Sun Outdoors with JC Carey\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0{SOLD OUT)<\/strong>Keeping it Simple – One-Light Studio with JC Carey<\/a>\u00a0(SOLD OUT)<\/strong>Level Up the Light – Multi-Strobe Made Simple with JC Carey<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(Only 9 places left)Botanical Glow – Light Pad Photography with Flowers with Lori Lankford<\/a>\u00a0(Only 3\u00a0places left for Saturday, Sunday session is\u00a0SOLD OUT<\/strong>)Creative Macro Magic – A Hands-On Exploration of Close-up Floral Photography with Lori Lankford<\/a>\u00a0(Only 4\u00a0places left across Saturday and Sunday sessions)Macro Photography – Beyond Blooms & Bugs with Sheila Guevin<\/a>\u00a0(One Saturday session is\u00a0SOLD OUT<\/strong>.\u00a0 \u00a0Places are still available for another Saturday session and two Sunday sessions)Abstract Art Through Your Lens with Beth Haubach<\/a>\u00a0(Only 12\u00a0places left\u00a0with four sessions to choose from)Light Painting – Create Magic in the Dark with Lori Saunders<\/a>\u00a0(Only 9\u00a0places\u00a0left across two sessions)1-on-1 Tutoring or Portfolio Review with a MAPV 2025 speaker or workshop instructor of your choice – availability is limited<\/a>\"\"Fun Photo ShootsOFF-SITESaturday November 1, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Night Photography on the Mall<\/a>\u00a0(SOLD OUT<\/strong>)Sunday November 2, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Night Photography in Georgetown<\/a>\u00a0(SOLD OUT<\/strong>)Saturday and Sunday November 1-2, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Raptors Photo Shoot at Upton Hill Regional Park (8 sessions)<\/a>\u00a0(Only 5 places\u00a0left for Saturday\/9:00 a.m. and for\u00a0Sunday\/9:00 a.m.)ON-SITESaturday November 1, 2025\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0DC Cosplay Photo Shoot 101 – one session<\/a>\u00a0(Only 5\u00a0places left)Sunday November 2, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0DC Cosplay Photo Shoot 201 – one session<\/a>\u00a0(Only 8 places left)Spots are limited in each photo shoot for ease of instruction and ample elbow room.\u00a0\u00a0PASS PRICES FOR PRESENTATIONS, HOWs, PHOTO SHOOTS & 1-ON-1sAll Presentations Pass<\/strong>\u00a0($195): Attend in person all ten live presentations,\u00a0which will also be recorded for your later viewing online.<\/em>\u00a0 (Hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)Choice of 5 Presentations Pass<\/strong>\u00a0($145): Attend in person any five of the ten live presentations.\u00a0No need to choose ahead of time.\u00a0(Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)Choice of 2 Presentations Pass<\/strong>\u00a0($75):\u00a0 Attend in person any of two of the ten live presentations.\u00a0\u00a0No need to choose ahead of time.\u00a0\u00a0(Recordings, hands-on workshops, photo shoots and 1-on-1 sessions are not included.)Single Presentation Pass<\/strong>\u00a0($45): Attend in person any one presentation. No need to choose ahead of time.\u00a0 (Recordings, Hands-On Workshops, Photo Shoots and 1-on-1s are not included.)Hands-on Workshops & Photo Shoots:<\/strong>\u00a0Prices vary from $65 to $99.\u00a0 An individual pass is required for each session.\u00a0 Passes are sold first-come, first-served.\u00a0 (No speaker presentations or recordings are included.)1-on-1 Instruction<\/strong>: A half-hour session is $75.\u00a0 A one-hour session is $100.\u00a0\u00a0Ten time slots are available –\u00a0click here<\/a>\u00a0to determine what instructors are available when.\u00a0 Depending on what you want kind of instruction or assistance you want, bring your portfolio or your gear or your laptop and software.\u00a0 \u00a0(No speaker presentations or recordings are included.)All hands-on workshops and photo shoots are limited in size for ease of shooting and close instruction.

You must buy a separate pass for each hands-on workshop, photo shoot or 1-on-1 session you wish to attend.

Get your passes soon — many sessions will sell out.\u00a0

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR PASSES ONLINE NOW.<\/em><\/a>

There will be a $10 transaction fee for purchases made at the door.\"\"Here are the special deals being offered by\u00a0District Camera<\/strong>\u00a0at MAPV 2025!\u00a0

Nikon<\/strong>\u00a0– District Camera will pay the sales tax on all in-stock cameras and lenses!
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Canon<\/strong>\u00a0– District Camera will pay the sales tax on all in-stock cameras and lenses!
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Fuji<\/strong>\u00a0– Save up to 10% on cameras and lenses!

Sony<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Lowest prices of the year on Sony’s most popular cameras (Sony A7R V, Sony A7iv and more) and the full suite of lenses.\u00a0 Bonus rebates on many items of up to $300.00 off.\u00a0 \u00a0Black Friday starts at the Show!
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Tamron<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Special Bonus Instant rebate offers on many lenses at the show AND additional Special Mail-in Rebates.
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Sigma<\/strong>\u00a0– Special Bonus rebates at the show –\u00a0Can’t put them in writing – See District Camera at the show for details.

Peak Design<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Save up to 20% on bags and tripods.
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Think Tank and Mindshift Bags<\/strong>\u00a0– Save 20%
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Benro Tripods<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Save up to 15%\u00a0 PLUS Bonus Trade-in offer of up to $120.00 for your USED tripod.
\u00a0
Tenba Bags<\/strong>\u00a0– Save 20% on all bags. \u00a0
See the Ace of all tripods and bags – Ray Nason at the Benro\/Tenba table.

Novachips Memory Cards<\/strong>\u00a0– Save 15%
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Westcott Flashes and Lighting<\/strong>\u00a0– Save up to 15%
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Godox Flashes and Lighting<\/strong>\u00a0– Save 20%Stop by the\u00a0District Camera<\/strong>\u00a0tables to learn more!District Camera will Guarantee pricing thru the end of 2025 on any product bought at the show.\u00a0 It’s simple, buy any product at the show price and should it go lower between the show and 12\/31\/25, they will refund you the difference.\u00a0 \u00a0Buy with Confidence.Great Vendors Are Coming to MAPV 2025!

Thank you to\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Bay Photo<\/a><\/em>\u00a0for Sponsoring the MAPV Member Clubs Photo Exhibit

Click here to learn more<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\"\"\"\"We’ll have coffee early!\u00a0 HOWEVER: No food or beverages will be on sale at MAPV 2025.

Get your lunch at one of the many Arlington eateries nearby Mason Square or bring a bag lunch to the show.\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>High School Student Contest Finalist Images<\/strong>Congratulations to the ten finalists in the 2025 MAPV Student Photography Contest!\u00a0 You can view their outstanding images\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0 The grand prize winner will be announced this Saturday at the 4:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony and Keynote Address by Moose Peterson.\u00a0 Good luck to all the finalists!

Your purchase of a pass at MAPV 2025 helps fund our annual contest for high school photographers in the District, Maryland and Virginia.\u00a0Thank you!<\/strong>Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that brings together seven photography clubs in Virginia and Maryland.\u00a0 We LOVE our volunteers!!!

Please share the word about our show — and invite your friends to join our e-newsletter list, which they can do\u00a0at this link<\/a>.\u00a0

Thank you, as always, for your support.

Christine Born, President & the Entire Volunteer Team at Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions
<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>Copyright \u00a9 2025 Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions, All rights reserved.<\/em>


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