Upcoming Events
Extra Event!
Audrey Gassman will be hosting a tutorial image processing event. The event will be via zoom using one of your pictures. She will use your picture to demonstrate post processing using Adobe Lightroom. If you want to learn more or just a refresher, this would be a great way to increase your Lightroom skills. Kenn Weir will provide a link in the next email to submit a file and include the zoom link. Your photo should be posted by September 15th.
Please respond to Kenn’s first email dated August 11th (or the Board) if you are interested in submitting a file or just watching the demo. This way Kenn can plan an appropriate amount of time for the event.
All paid members are invited to participate.
Sep ‘26 Competition
Theme: “What I Did This Summer”
Our first competition of the year will be a photo taken this summer -June, July, August. It can be any genre as long as it fits the title. You may enter color or black & white photos. To know more about how to enter a photo into competition, please go to the tab above, “Competitions”. You’ll find all you need to know. But if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to someone on the Board or another member.
The judge will be Brian Zwit
Brief Bio:
Over 40 years ago, Brian discovered that photography provided a powerful means for expressing his vision of the world. Over the years, his love of the outdoors and photography as well as an aptitude for computer technology have morphed into a passion (some would say obsession) for capturing the elegance and majesty of the unique landscapes and flora of the United States. While the pursuit of nature takes him all over the country, he favors the west, northwest, northeast, and mid-Atlantic and, wherever he is, his love of hiking and backpacking takes him far beyond populated areas into settings which few people visit.
In addition to landscape photography, Brian is always experimenting with other genres of photography and has accumulated thousands of architectural, dog, and city and street life images. During the pandemic, Brian learned filmmaking and is working on a couple of film projects; in 2024, he became enamored with instant photography and now owns way too many instant cameras. Brian’s images are in private residences and corporate offices and have appeared in regional magazines. Corporate clients have also used his images for promotional and internal publications.
Brian has been teaching workshops, field trips, and classes and speaking to camera clubs, schools, and other non-profits as well as for profit entities for over fifteen years. He has taught Lightroom to over 1,000 students. Brian is well-known for his ability to distill complex topics to their essence and explain them in simple, easy to understand ways and is a recognized expert in digital workflow with Lightroom, Photoshop, Nik software, and other editing applications.
Brian believes that the most important tool a photographer possesses is their creativity and willingness to put in the effort to capture an image. Equipment can sometimes help to capture an image, but truly great images are the results of creativity and perspiration. This philosophy extends to post-processing with a willingness to delete images that don’t meet the photographer’s standards.
Brian has degrees from Purdue University in chemical engineering, the University of Houston Law Center in law, and Northern Virginia Community College in photography.
Accepted images announced for MAPV
Be sure to check your email folders for news about your submitted photos. If not in your inbox, check the trash, spam, promotions, etc.
Oct '26 Speaker Series
Speaker: Kristi Odom
Topic: Bugs, Birds, & Plants
Brief Bio:
Kristi Odom is a Nikon Ambassador, award-winning wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and conservation storyteller. An Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, her work is driven by one goal: using powerful visual storytelling to protect wildlife and the places they depend on.
With a background in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Sydney, Australia, Kristi blends technical expertise with an intentional, emotion-driven artistic vision into some of the most challenging environments on Earth. Her photography has been recognized by National Geographic, Nature’s Best, and other leading organizations for their emotional impact and conservation value.
In addition to her fieldwork, Kristi is an in-demand keynote speaker and educator who speaks globally for organizations, conferences, and brands including Nikon. Through her keynotes, public speaking, workshops, and conservation filmmaking, she has helped raise large-scale funding for conservation efforts supporting ecosystems from mangroves and grasslands to pollinators and alpine species like pikas, while amplifying the work of scientists, local communities, and conservation organizations.
Through education, keynotes, and workshops, Kristi encourages photographers to lead with their own love and connection to wildlife and create visuals rooted in that passion. Her goal is to help others use visual storytelling to amplify care, inspire real change, and protect the extraordinary planet we share.
Kristi’s website: https://www.kristiodomfineart.com
Oct ‘26 Competition
Theme: “In My Yard/Neighborhood”
Judge: Kristi Odom
Brief Bio:
Kristi Odom is a Nikon Ambassador, award-winning wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and conservation storyteller. An Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, her work is driven by one goal: using powerful visual storytelling to protect wildlife and the places they depend on.
With a background in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Sydney, Australia, Kristi blends technical expertise with an intentional, emotion-driven artistic vision into some of the most challenging environments on Earth. Her photography has been recognized by National Geographic, Nature’s Best, and other leading organizations for their emotional impact and conservation value.
In addition to her fieldwork, Kristi is an in-demand keynote speaker and educator who speaks globally for organizations, conferences, and brands including Nikon. Through her keynotes, public speaking, workshops, and conservation filmmaking, she has helped raise large-scale funding for conservation efforts supporting ecosystems from mangroves and grasslands to pollinators and alpine species like pikas, while amplifying the work of scientists, local communities, and conservation organizations.
Through education, keynotes, and workshops, Kristi encourages photographers to lead with their own love and connection to wildlife and create visuals rooted in that passion. Her goal is to help others use visual storytelling to amplify care, inspire real change, and protect the extraordinary planet we share.
MAPV Begins!
“Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions (MAPV) is a premier photography event that has been showcasing the talents of local photographers since 2003. This annual event, organized by eight dedicated photography clubs in the Mid-Atlantic region, serves as a platform for artists to connect, learn, and share their passion for photography. With a focus on community engagement, MAPV attracts a diverse audience of 500 to 600 participants, including vendors and educators, making it a must-visit event each November.”
Dec ‘26 Competition
Category: “Autumn”
Judge: Sandi Croan
Brief Bio:
Sandi Croan is an independent artist from Centreville who has been living in Northern Virginia since 1978. She specializes in landscape, nature, and travel photography with an eye for capturing the unique and creating fine art for homes and offices.
Sandi has won numerous competitions and awards for her fine art photographs. In 2008, she was awarded Photographer of the Year and Print of the Year by the Northern Virginia Photographic Society and she won both Best in Show and 2nd Place at the juried Meadowlark Photo Expo in Vienna, VA. Her images have been selected to be put on permanent display at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens and the Joseph Miller Center for the Photographic Arts. She has been juried into numerous art shows including; the prestigious VisArts of Rockville Exhibitions, Fairfax County Council of the Arts Show (Unlocked), and The Fraser Gallery International Photography Exhibition. Sandi has sold many of her photographs to private, corporate and government clients, and does shows for businesses and other local events. In addition, Sandi has recently/or currently is displaying her art at Broadway Gallery in The Promenade shopping center in Fairfax, VA, The Blue Iguana restaurant in Fairfax, Meadowlark Gardens, Cub Run Recreation Center and the Fairfax County Government Center.
Sandi was a featured artist in Elan Magazine, and her photograph “Blue Lagoon” was on the cover. She has also had photographs published in other local and national magazines.
In addition to her fine art photography, Sandi is an outdoor portrait photographer specializing in children at play in natural settings and portfolio/marketing photos for models, actors and teen pageant competitors. She captures the essence, personality and beauty of all of her clients.
Sandi has been an active member of the Northern Virginia Photographic Society (NVPS) since 2004 and has served in a variety of board positions, including two terms as President of NVPS (2009-2011). She also serves as a judge for area photographic competitions.
Jan '27 Speaker Series
Speaker: Mike Moats
Topic: TBA
Brief Bio:
Mike Moats is an international award-winning, professional macro photographer from Sterling Heights, Michigan. Mike's love of photography, which started out as a hobby in 2001, has since evolved into a full-time business. In addition to creating his own images, Mike added "Close-Up/Macro Workshops" into the mix in 2006, and he now also makes speaking appearances at photo conferences nationwide, leads intensive Macro Boot Camps around the country, and now has an online Macro Photo Club to assist photographers with their macro goals.
Recruited as a member of the Fuji Pro Talent Team in 2006, Mike is also honored to be a Tamron Image Master and a Vanguard Pro. He has won numerous local, national, and international awards. Mike's first book, Tiny Landscapes was released in 2008, and his images and how-to articles have been published in various magazines, including Outdoor Photographer, Nature's Best Photography, Shutterbug, PC Photo, Nature Photographer, Photo Life, Whisper in the Woods, and Michigan Fish and Game Finder; in photography collections such as the North American Nature Photography Association's (NANPA's) Expressions book and the Pure Michigan tourism companion; and in various corporate collateral, including on the Tamron USA blog and in Fujifilm newsletters.
Jan ‘27 Competition
Theme: “Leading Lines”
Judge: Stacy Smith Evans
Brief Bio:
Growing up in the Virginia suburbs, my family escaped the summer heat by retreating to the cool mountain air of Shenandoah National Park. We searched for black bears along Skyline Drive, picnicked under the trees at Elk Wallow, and collected leaves along the trails. My dad documented all of our adventures on film, and I do the same today with a digital camera as I revisit and rediscover these places close to home. My fine art landscape photography of Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Shenandoah is inspired by these early experiences in nature. I hope it evokes a sense of calm and appreciation for our natural and nearby world.
In 2018, I began exhibiting my landscape photography in local galleries, and in 2024, I was accepted into Multiple Exposures Gallery, a 15-member fine art gallery at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. My photographs have been juried and selected for exhibitions at the Griffin Museum of Photography, Maryland Federation of Art, Hill Center, PhotoPlace Gallery, and The Art League. My images have appeared in online publications by the National Park Service, the Trust for the National Mall, Nikon, and Outdoor Photographer magazine, and in print publications by American Forests and Tudor Place. In recent years, I’ve collaborated with other photographers on zines, Up the Creek and Captured: Plants and Place, as well as a book, Magic in the Wilderness.
For the past 12 years, I’ve documented milestones and occasions for couples and families in the Washington, D.C. area. View my portrait work here.
Feb '27 Speaker Series
Speaker: Marie Joabar
Topic: Shooting With Intention
Brief Bio:
Having grown up in Detroit, Marie couldn’t wait to travel the country and explore beautiful places. After college, she hit the road and spent several years doing just that. One of the most memorable things from that trip was her purchase of a real camera which marked the beginning of a rewarding journey learning the craft of photography.
After a career change, Marie got back on the path to photography and began working at Penn Camera, the D.C. areas leading camera retailer. She enjoyed working with the staff and customers at Penn for more than 12 years as the Corporate Trainer and Education Programs Manager.
Marie founded Capital Photography Center in January 2012 to help those with a love of photography improve their skills and reach their goals. To this end, her company offers a wide variety of photography classes where amateurs, hobbyists and professionals can learn about areas of photography suited to their interests and experience level.
As an instructor herself, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge of photography, cameras and digital technology with others. She works to take away one’s intimidation or sense of overwhelming that offer accompanies learning new things.
In addition to running her business and teaching, Marie finds time to enjoy her own photography and loves capturing country landscapes, dynamic cityscapes; especially at nighttime, and people; both candid and posed. Her travels have given her the opportunity to photograph in London, throughout Italy and many locations throughout the United States.
Marie has lived in Alexandria, Virginia for the past 30+ years with her husband.
Marie’s webpage
Marie’s Portfolio
Marie’s Blog
Feb ‘27 Competition
Theme: “Macro/Close up”
Judge: Greg Holden
Brief Bio:
Photography is my way of sharing with others how I see the world around me and provides me with an artistic escape from my day job as an aerospace engineer. My photos are mainly from adventures traveling the US and hiking in various parks, where I enjoy the challenge of finding interesting shapes and juxtapositions in nature and making the most of situations I discover.
I find that the little scenes often overlooked by others are the ones that fuel my photographic creativity. I am always looking beyond the obvious and photographing the things that others might not even notice like an acorn sprouting, the patterns made by rust and faded paint on an old automobile, or textures in the windblown sand on a local beach. Sometimes the most amazing images are right there under your feet.
I enjoy teaching others and sharing my passion and I am available to speak or judge at your camera club. I have been praised for my constructive critiques and ability to tailor my feedback to different levels of photographers.
Mar '27 Speaker Series
Speaker: Seth Hamel
Topic: TBA
Brief Bio:
Hello, My name is Seth Hamel and I'm a professional landscape photographer, but my journey into photography started in the world of rock climbing. Capturing climbers in motion, suspended high above the ground, ignited my passion for photography. Over time, my lens began to widen, and I started capturing other outdoor adventure sports. But as I spent more and more time in nature, I began to feel a deeper connection to the landscapes themselves—the mountains, the deserts, the forests—and it wasn't long before my focus shifted toward nature photography.
For me, photography is more than just a passion and an activity that brings me joy; it's a way to connect with the world around me. Being outdoors, immersing myself in the beauty and solitude of nature, reminds me of our shared human existence and our place in this vast, interconnected world. Through my work, I strive to help people connect with the natural world in a way that is both profound and personal.
In addition to my own photography, I’m passionate about teaching nature photography. I’ve been teaching and guiding photography full-time for over a decade, and I love helping others discover the joys of capturing the beauty of the world through their own eyes. Watching students grow in their skills and confidence, and seeing their excitement when they capture an image that they feel proud of, is the most deeply rewarding part of the job. To me, it's not just about the photos—it's about helping others engage with nature, and in doing so, better understand themselves and their place in the world.
Learning about others and their stories is a big part of what drives me. Whether it's through teaching or simply meeting new people on a trail, every encounter deepens my appreciation for the diversity of the human experience. Nature, after all, connects us all—no matter where we come from or where we're going.
Here are a few other things that you may find interesting:
I moved to Utah from my home state of New Hampshire 15 years ago to pursue Utah’s world class rock climbing opportunities
My first line of work in photography was in ski photography
I’ve been living off-grid for the past 5 years. I live in a yurt near Zion National Park in the winter then move up into the mountains in a geodome during the warmer months of the year.
Southern Utah is my favorite place in the world
Photography is only one of many passions. Here are a few of the other ones:
Gardening
Exploring
Fishing
Rock climbing
Music
Motorcycle riding
Snowboarding
Packrafting
Apr '27 Speaker Series
Speaker: Ron Modra
Topic: Portrait Photography
Brief Bio:
Ronald C. Modra was a Sports Illustrated photographer for 25 years. He has seventy SI covers to his credit and several of his photographs were selected for Sports Illustrated's 40 Best of All Time and The Century's Best Sports Photos. He is also the two-time winner of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Best Photo of the Year award.
He has shot covers for some 200 publications worldwide and contributed to dozens of publications including Time, Newsweek, People, National Geographic, Playboy, New York Magazine, TV Guide, Philadelphia and Parade to name a few.
A frequent contributor of fishing, outdoor, and travel photography, Modra’s work has appeared in publications and websites including Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, outdoorlife.com, Saltwater Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Sports Afield, Gray's Sporting Journal, Florida Travel & Life, Florida Sportsman, Power & Motoryacht, American Airlines' American Way, Diversion Magazine, and espn.com.
Modra is one of eight photographers to be selected for an international photo exibit at the IGFA (The International Game Fish Association) Hall of Fame in Dania, Florida.
Modra has done commercial work for Coca-Cola, Kellogg's, Reebok, Easton, Dodge, Slimfast, Columbia Sportswear, The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Florida Keys Tourism Council, and NASCAR IMAGES, among others.
He has contributed to many books including Baseball in America, The NBA: 50 Years, and A Day in the Life of the NHL, The Great Book of NASCAR Lists, as well as several Sports Illustrated books including The Baseball Book, Slideshow, and The Covers. He has also published thirteen collaborative books with his wife, writer M.B. Roberts, including Bear's Boys: 36 Men Whose Lives Were Shaped by Coach Bear Bryant (Thomas Nelson, 2007), and a series of illustrated how-to books including Soccer: The Player's Handbook, and Rugby: The Player’s Handbook (both Sterling Publishing, 2010) and A Baseball Life: Four Decades Inside the Game (Zapbam), a collection of Modra's photographs and essays by Bob Costas, Tim Kurkjian, Peter Gammons, Tom Verducci and Leigh Montville as well as an foreword by MLB Commissioner Allan H. "Bud" Selig.
Modra has created album and book cover photography for country music stars including Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, and Travis Tritt. He has shot feature stories and concert photography for performers including Merle Haggard, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Toby Keith and the Mavericks, among others.
He also a member of The Lensemen Project along with country music star, Ronnie Dunn.
Apr ’ 27 Competition
Theme: “Looks Like a Painting”
Judge: Sue Bloom
Brief Bio:
Susan Ruddick Bloom is known for her fine art photography. She uses alternative photographic processes and digital manipulation. Sue has been involved in making art on the computer for over thirty-six years. She holds a BFA and an MFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art. She is Professor Emerita and former Chair of the Department of Art and Art History at McDaniel College, in Westminster, Maryland.
Her work spans the range of digital techniques. Recently that includes iPad and iPhone art. A new gallery of iPad and iPhone artwork will be coming soon to this site. She is always experimenting with techniques and materials in an effort to make meaningful marks. She is considered one of the world leaders in digital fine art.
In addition to her college teaching, Sue conducts many workshops, including the Maine Photographic Workshop, Palm Beach Photographic Centre, Glen Echo National Park for the Arts, and Common Ground - Scotland. She also leads photo tours throughout the world.
Sue's book, Digital Collage and Painting, by Focal Press, was released June 1, 2006. It can be found at your local bookstore or Amazon.com. Digital Collage and Painting has been translated in Chinese and Russian. A second edition of the book was released in October 2010. The second edition contains many new techniques, reflects changes in software and features the work of twenty new digital artists.
Sue's book, Digital Painting in Photoshop, by Focal Press, was released in February 2009, and shows techniques, within Photoshop, that mimic the traditional fine art mediums like pastels, watercolors, oil painting, charcoal sketches and ink wash techniques.
Sue also writes for numerous magazines and is a staff writer at the Australian quarterly, Better Photoshop Techniques. She is a contributor to Dark Glass Media.
Sue's webcasts can be found at ReTouchPro.com and are available for rental from YouTube.
Judging of submitted photos for MAPV begins
https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/competitions/
Rejected images submitted after this date cannot be replaced
You are still able to submit images, but if rejected, you cannot fix and replace them after this date.
Nature and Photo Art Competitions Open
You may begin submitting photos for MAPV. Check website for due dates. https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/competitions/
2026 Competition Schedule
Wednesday, August 5 – Nature and Photo Art Competitions Open
Wednesday, August 26 – Rejected images submitted after this date cannot be replaced
Wednesday, September 2 – Last day to submit images
Friday, September 4 – Judging begins
Wednesday, September 23 – Judging ends
Monday, September 28 – Accepted images announced
Save the date: End of Year Picnic
Club members, please join us for the End of Year Annual Picnic! We will be having our Annual Meeting at which time we would like to accomplish a few things:
1. Make the following amendments to our bylaws, which would reflect better our current situation and operations. The proposed changes all relate to Article VI
(“Officers and Duties”)
Section 2 - To propose that we change the officer term length from one year to three years with no more than two successive terms.
Section 5 – To propose we make the Secretary/Treasurer into separate positions as opposed to one position.
Section 6 & 7 - To propose we combine the Speaker Coordinator and Competition Coordinator into one position.
Section 9 – To Change “Secretary/Treasurer” to “Treasurer” only.
2. It is that time of year again to raise your hand to help manage and lead the club. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions (for descriptions, please see the attached bylaws)
a. Vice President
b. Speaker Coordinator / Competition Coordinator
c. Treasurer
d. IT and web design
Please nominate yourself or another willing club member for this role. When nominating others, be sure to confirm their desires beforehand.
Looking forward to seeing you on June 7. Ribbons will be awarded to the winning photos of the season. Topics for next year’s competitions will be revealed!
Please bring an appetizer to share. Drinks will be provided.
Competition: My Best Photo of the Year
This is last year’s Best Photo of the Year for Loudoun Photo Club. Now it’s time for you to search through your best for THIS year!
Competition: Floral
Judge: Lori Lankford
“AS A LIFELONG GARDENER, I’M ENDLESSLY CAPTIVATED BY THE QUIET MAGIC AND LUSH BEAUTY THAT UNFOLD IN EVERY SEASON OF THE GARDEN. THE WAY LIGHT DANCES ACROSS PETALS, THE RICHNESS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE, THE SMALL DETAILS MOST PEOPLE PASS BY — THAT’S WHERE MY HEART LIVES.” Lori’s Portfolio https://lorilankford.com/portfolio
What is Florial Photography? For our competition, this is the definition we will be using:
Floral photography is a subject focusing on capturing the beauty, texture, and form of flowers, ranging from intimate macro close-ups to stylized still-life arrangements.
It could include:
Macro Photography: Emphasizing delicate, hidden details in petals and stamens.
Floral Still Life: Creating artistic compositions using vases, backdrops, and controlled lighting to create a "portrait" of a flower.
Environmental/Nature Studies: Capturing flowers in their natural habitat to show context and environment.
Abstract Interpretation: Using focus, color, and unconventional angles to create artistic, sometimes unidentifiable, images of flowers.
LPC Speaker Series: Gary Hart
For more about Gary Hart: https://www.garyhartphotography.com/about-gary
Competition: Pan or Zoom Motion
Pan or Zoom Motion Judge - TBA
In photography, panning is the technique of horizontally (or vertically) rotating the camera from a fixed position to track a moving subject, resulting in a sharp subject with a blurred, motion-streaked background. Zooming involves altering the lens's focal length to change magnification during a shot, creating a, dramatic, "zoom burst" effect.
Key Aspects of Panning and Zooming:
Panning (Motion Technique):
Goal: Conveys speed and dynamism by keeping the subject in focus while blurring the background.
Method: Uses a slow shutter speed (e.g., 1/30 to 1/60) while rotating the camera at the same speed as the subject.
Types: Horizontal (most common for cars/runners) or vertical (for falling or jumping subjects).
Equipment: Often done with a tripod for smooth motion, though it can be done handheld.
Zooming (Lens Motion):
Goal: Adjusts the field of view to make subjects appear closer or farther away.
Zoom Burst: A creative technique where the photographer changes the focal length (zooms in or out) during a long exposure, causing light streaks to radiate from the center of the frame.
Distinction: Unlike panning, where the camera body moves, zooming changes the optics while the camera body remains stationary.
Difference: Panning changes the viewpoint(rotating), while zooming changes the magnification(focal length). Both are used to add creative motion to still images.
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Speaker - Lights for stills and video - Ross Stansfield
You’ve been asking and we are delivering! The meeting will be an in-person meeting at the Loudoun County Public Library in Ashburn for dues-paying club members.
March’s Speaker Night will be Ross Stansfield who will be talking to the club about lighting for stills and video. Ross has also been involved in motion picture production since 1990, as a Director, Producer, DP and Editor creating TV spots, commercial films , short films, music videos and a documentary on Raymond Loewy. Ross was Co-producer and Cinematographer for two films for the 2013 George Mason Idea series shown at the Patriot Center as part of the Inauguration of the new GMU President Angel Cabrera. He co-produced, shot and edited a PSA for APVote.org with the Director Robert Rodriguez. He recently was the Gaffer on 6 episodes of “Man at Arms Reforged” near Baltimore. For more of what Ross has been involved in, please check out his webpage: https://www.rsprod.com/about
Shoot! Preserve! Explore!
This will be a joint meeting in February with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, with guest speaker Tom Ramsey! . A few more details are below:
Join representatives from three of Loudoun County’s wildlife, wild land, and photographic resources for an informative and enlivening evening .
Tom Ramsay of The Image Center will present his photography showcasing the many exceptional Loudoun locations (including one’s own backyard) for capturing unique and outstanding photographic images … or just enjoying a leisurely communion with nature.
More details to follow in an email to club members, including how to RSVP.
If you are not currently a dues-paying club member and would like to join the Loudoun Photo Club, please check out details on our home page or from the link in the menu bar.
LPC Speaker Series -Mollie Isaacs: Pan or Zoom Motion (or ICM): KICKIT UP A NOTCH! Creative techniques to boost your enthusiasm and your skills
Boost your creativity and have more fun! This program by Mollie Isaacs of
Awake The Light Photo Workshops will help you do just that. There are so
many creative options available these days that it is hard to choose what to
pursue. Why not learn some that are quick and easy, and result in fantastic
images! Mollie will show you several techniques that you can do with your
camera, OR with readily available software. And an added benefit is that it will
help you prepare images for the upcoming club competition on Panning /
Zooming / ICM (intentional camera movement).
LPC Speaker Series - The Importance of Post Processing (Erik Hagemann)
The Importance of Post-Processing
The physical world is the same for all; however, our interpretation of the world is individualized by our accumulated experiences. Photography, as an art form, is a vehicle to express those visions.
Photography is inherently a two-step process. Images are captured to an intermediatemedium and then rendered for display. Until the 1990s, capturing and rendering images required the skills of an amateur chemist and required resources and space that only a few could manage. These constraints convinced many to opt for the simpler process of batch development and printing offered by machines and photo labs.
The creative aspects of making a photograph mirror the mechanics. In the capture stage, the photographer frames the subject, arranges the light, and chooses the camera settings to optimize the scene. In the development stage, the photographer shapes the image to their unique interpretation.
Digital democratized the darkroom and allows more photographers to participate in the totality of the creative process. Learning and exercising skills in post-processing are foundational to expressing your photographic vision.
Background
After a 37-year career in public sector engineering and organizational strategy, Eric Hagemann is focused full-time on uncovering dynamic and thought-provoking images of the diverse landscapes of the Western US.
Eric primarily works in monochrome to be free from the constraints of color. All of Eric’s work is VerifiedHuman® level 4 or 5, he does not use generative AI in any of his work.
Awards
Gold, Black and White, ReFocus, 2025
3rd Place, Dodho Magazine, Best Photographer of the Year 2024
Honorable Mention, Monochrome Awards 2024
Nominee, Spider Awards, 2024
Honorable Mention, PX3, 2024
Leica Mastershot, 2022
Contact
410|707|5940
Competition: High Key / Low Key - Judge: Ross Stansfield
High Key / Low key
While Low-Key photography plays with deep shadows and selective highlights, High-Key photography is characterized by bright, nearly shadow-free atmospheres. These two techniques form a strong visual contrast but are often used for similar subjects—such as portraiture, still life, or even architectural photography.
LPC Speaker Series -Nikhil Bahl - “Photography Unbound”
Photography Unbound
In this program, Nikhil invites you to break free from traditional photographic conventions and explore a world where creativity knows no limits. The presentation challenges you to see beyond rules, encouraging experimentation with composition, light, and storytelling. Through inspiring visuals and insightful lessons, you'll discover fresh approaches to crafting impactful images. Embrace uncertainty, rethink perspectives, and unlock new possibilities in your photographic journey. Nikhil invites you to redefine what a photograph can be—expressive, unconventional, and uniquely yours.
LPC Speaker Series- Lisa Langell
Lisa Langell
Langell Photography
A nature photographer and birder from the age of eight, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography, LLC. (http://www.langellphotography.com). She started her business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, educational psychologist, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, Images Arizona, and more. She is an Image Master for Tamron Americas, an Ambassador for Fotopro Tripods, and is a judge for ViewBug.
Lisa loves creating nature photography and art that is inspired by her background in psychology and design. When Lisa isn’t having fun making photographs, she’s thriving on teaching photography—both via engaging online/webinar-based classes and in her in-the-field sessions. She specializes in Alaska, Florida, Arizona and beyond. Her humility and passion for teaching and photography shines through! Lisa provides photographers with memorable, fun, and caring experiences that enrich, invigorate and expand photographers’ skills and portfolios in wonderful ways.
Mid Atlantic Photo Visions
Come and immerse yourself in a weekend of photography, inspiration, and hands-on creativity? Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions (MAPV) will be held November 1–2, 2025 at GMU Mason Square, Arlington, Virginia—with a full slate of off-site shoots, workshops, presentations, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned shooter, there’s something to light up your photographic passion.
Entrance to the event, its vendor area, and gallery of juried images is free.
Presentations and workshops require tickets that can be purchased in advanced or at the door.
Competition: Negative Space/Minimalism (Judge: Eric Hagemann)
After a 37-year career in public sector engineering and organizational strategy, Eric Hagemann is focused full-time on uncovering dynamic and thought-provoking images of the diverse landscapes of the Western US.
Eric primarily works in monochrome to be free from the constraints of color.
All of Eric’s work is VerifiedHuman® level 4 or 5, he does not use generative AI in any of his work.
Awards
Gold, Black and White, ReFocus, 2025
3rd Place, Dodho Magazine, Best Photographer of the Year 2024
Honorable Mention, Monochrome Awards 2024
Nominee, Spider Awards, 2024
Honorable Mention, PX3, 2024
Leica Mastershot, 2022
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Everything you want to know about your smartphone camera (working title) - more info coming!
MAPV Announces Photos Juried into the Show
Friday, October 3 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Accepted images announced.
At the Event- People’s Choice Award voting; Winners announced and awarded.
Competition: What I Did This Summer - Judge: Ellis Rosenberg
Our first competition of the year will be a photo taken this summer -June, July, August. It can be any genre as long as it fits the title. You may enter color or black & white photos. To know more about how to enter a photo into competition, please go to the tab above, “Competitions”. You’ll find all you need to know. But if you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to someone on the Board or another member.
The judge will be Ellis Rosenberg.
LPC Speakers Series for 2025-2026:
Our first speaker of the year is Thomas Ramsey. He will speak to us about “Moment With Nature”. The photo above is from the cover of Tom and Nancy’s (his wife) forthcoming book, Into Their Worlds: A Love Story With Wings.
