Programs

February 3, 2015: Program Night-24 Things to Think About BEFORE You Press the Shutter with Steve Gottlieb

Steve Gottlieb’s images—from architecture to people to landscapes—have been featured in Shutterbug, Popular Photography, American Photo, Rangefinder, and Photo District News, among many others. He has been recognized with such awards as “Advertising Photograph of the Year” in both NYC and Washington, DC. He is the photographer—and author/designer—of six books, including American Icons, Washington: Portrait

March 3, 2015: Program – Glamour Portraits Using One Studio Light with Dave Blecman

Program David Blecman, complete with live model, with be demonstrating how to create some gorgeous glamorous portraits with the use of just one studio light. If the only light you own is a speedlight for your camera, you’ll be able to replicate what you will be shown here at this live demonstration. See David’s images

December 2, 2014: Program Night–Abstract Photography with Mollie Isaacs

Our Speaker for December (4th) is Mollie Isaacs of ‘Awake the Light. Her presentation will focus on Abstract Photography. Want to feel free and more artistic with your photography? Abstracts can provide that and more. There are no rigid rules and no restrictions, allowing you complete freedom in what you create and how you create it. Abstracts are images

October 7, 2014 − Program on iPhoneography with Cindi Hobgood

Cindi Hobgood’s presentation will be about iPhoneography. As a professional photographer, it’s liberating to put the big camera down and go into the field traveling light. Enter: iPhone. With it’s powerful apps and limitless possibilities, it’s the perfect on-the-go creative tool. There’s way more to iPhoneography than a Hipstamatic filter and a vignette. iPhoneography has

November 4, 2014 – NVPS Program: Photo Essay with Bob Madden

The photo essay is being revived, thanks to online venues to post essays, create e-books and digitally printed books. Many professional photojournalists, due to a dramatically changed marketplace, have moved away from assignment photography to photo essays. Essays are not picture stories or collections of travel images. They can result in a book, but often

September 2, 2014 − Program with Kevin Ambrose

NVPS welcomes members, guests and members of other photography clubs to come see Kevin Ambrose on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at 7:30 PM at the Dunn Loring Fire Station. Kevin Ambrose is a member of the Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang. He is the author of “Washington Weather,” “Blizzards and Snowstorms of Washington, D.C.” and

May 6th, 2014 – Program Night with Karen Messick

President of Karen L Messick Photography 8/2007 – present Past President of the Baltimore Camera Club 6/06-8/2010 Karen Messick is award-winning photographer. She has been capturing images for 19 years. Her sense for design, color, composition and placement of subject elements is striking. The patterns in her nature close ups are refreshing and energizing.

March 4, 2014 – NVPS Meeting Cancelled due to Weather

Our March 4 Meeting (Program Night: Abstract Art & Photography with Ed Knepley) will be cancelled due to weather. NVPS follows the same weather policy as Fairfax County Public Schools.

April 1, 2014 – Program Night with Mary Louise Ravese – Abstract Photography

Making the successful abstract photograph – from subject selection to techniques and design. Capturing abstract images can hone the photographer’s eye and inspire improvement in both traditional and creative photography. Mary Louise will share her observations on how to make a compelling abstract photograph, as well as how the process has influenced her personally. She

CANCELLED – March 4th, 2014 – Program Night – Abstract Art & Photography with Ed Knepley

Update: Ed Knepley has shared his presentation with us: http://edknepleygallery.com/2014/02/18/abstract-slide-show/ Cancelled due to weather Program: Abstract Art & Photography. The pure art portion will be minimal and serve as context for the rest. The 1st section mainly will be an overview including things such as definitions, history, observations and suggestions anything dealing strictly with art