See the winners for September's Competition in the new Photo Galleries page under Competitions.
LPC had FIVE winners in the Friends of Claude Moore Photo Contest this year, taking home seven awards! Read about them on our BLOG!
See the winners for September's Competition in the new Photo Galleries page under Competitions. LPC had FIVE winners in the Friends of Claude Moore Photo Contest this year, taking home seven awards! Read about them on our BLOG!
The Loudoun Photo Club welcomes photographers of all skill levels, beginner to professional, with the goal of improving enjoyment and mastery of the craft.
We meet throughout the year on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays (most months) via Zoom. Visitors are welcome to try us out. You can attend twice to decide whether you think we are a right fit for you!
LPC is meeting virtually until further notice.
Get Zoom here:
ABOUT US
Some of the benefits of joining Loudoun Photo Club include:
For beginners, an opportunity to learn from fellow photographers sharing a passion for the craft
For experienced photographers, an opportunity to share your knowledge and help grow the community – and we have a class of competition specifically for experienced photographers
Competitions judged and critiqued by professional photographers in a friendly environment emphasizing personal improvement
Regular discussions with knowledgeable speakers presenting great information on a variety of photographic subjects
Access to information from a large community of fellow photographers
Opportunities to participate in area photographic expositions
Organized and semi-formal field trips to great photographic locations.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
To join, see our Join LPC page - or come talk to us at one of our meetings. *(See below.)
Membership is open to any photo enthusiast. Loudoun Photo Club does not currently have a minimum age for membership. However, we do reserve the right to require young members to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to events on a case-by-case basis. LPC also reserves the right to refuse or rescind membership to/from anyone for reasons of disruption of events or property damage.
Dues:
Our current dues are shown on our Join LPC page. Members pay an annual fee and there are discounts for family memberships. Family members include spouses, domestic partners, and children. Dues may be paid online via PayPal.
* NOTE: If you are thinking about joining our club, please contact us at lpcnorthernvirginia@gmail.com and one of our board members will follow-up with you. Also, we would like to invite you to come to our last get together of this season on June 14th. Please click here for more details. We hope to see many prospective new members!
After July 1st, people can join or renew by simply signing up through our PayPal account. The PayPal account button will be on the Join page when it’s made active July 1st.
HOW TO JOIN
Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions will be held at George Mason University, Mason Square, located in Arlington, Virginia, roughly 4 miles west of Washington, D.C.
The event takes place November 1-2, 2025.
This year’s show will include presentations, hands-on workshops, an awards presentation from our photo competitions, and multiple vendors.
ANNOUNCING FEATURED SPEAKER: Joe Brady
Joe is a nationally acclaimed professional photographer and educator, to Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions 2025! Known for his engaging teaching style, technical expertise, and passion for helping photographers reach that “Ah-Hah!” moment, Joe brings decades of knowledge and inspiration to the stage. (https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/announcing-featured.../)
FEATURED SPEAKER: Essdras M Suarez
Two-Time Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist | Global Educator | Visual Storyteller We are honored to welcome Essdras M Suarez to this year’s event—a photographer whose lens has captured pivotal moments in history, told stories across continents, and inspired countless photographers around the world. (https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/featured-speaker.../)
EXPERIENCE THE WILD THROUGH THE LENS OF A LEGEND: MOOSE PETERSON
Moose Peterson, world-renowned wildlife and aviation photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador, and conservation storyteller, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions. (https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/moose-peterson)
Important Dates: https://midatlanticphotovisions.org/dates-and-deadlines/
Sunday, August 10 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Open
Sunday, August 31 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Rejected images that were submitted after this date cannot be replaced
Sunday, September 7 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Last day to submit images
Tuesday, September 9 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Judging begins
Sunday, September 28 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Judging ends
Friday, October 3 Nature and Photo Art Competitions – Accepted images announced
At the Event People’s Choice Award voting; Winners announced and awarded
Be sure to check out MAPV's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MidAtlanticPhotoVisions/
and their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/midatlantic_photo_visions/
To see all the upcoming events, see the calendar. To learn more about an event on the calendar, click on the icon/photo. The activists listed below are just some of the many upcoming events for Loudoun Photo Club.
NOTE: Zoom links will NOT be provided on this page or on the Facebook page. Zoom links will be sent to the email addresses of the members in good standing (dues paid up) the day before the event.
Visitors are very welcome to join up to two of our meetings to see if you think our club is one you’d like to join. Just send an email here requesting to join us. Please send between 24-48 hours in advance!
NEXT EVENTS:
(Click on the calendar to find out more details.)
October Monthly Competition
October 20th - Entries due by midnight
October 23rd at 6:45 Zoom Meeting
Judge: Eric Hageman
Negative Space / Minimalism
“Negative space in photography is the area surrounding the main subject of an image, often used to emphasize the subject and create a sense of balance or mood. Examples include a lone bird in a vast sky, a building against a clear sky, or a subject in a blurred background.”
Speaker Nights and Competitions for 2025-2026*
Be sure to make these dates on your calendar! (Dues must up-to-date to receive the Zoom links or meeting details. The calendar will be updated as speakers and judges are booked.) To read more about each speaker night or competition, please click on the date on our calendar (above and to the left).
11-Sep-25 Speaker - “A Moment With Nature” - Tom Ramsey
25-Sep-25 Competition: What I Did This Summer - What I did this Summer - Judge: Ellis Rosenberg
9-Oct-25 Speaker - Everything You Want to Know About Your Smartphone Camera - Doug Mattice (In-Person Meeting)
23-Oct-25 Competition: Negative Space/Minimalism (Judge: Eric Hagemann)
13-Nov-25 Speaker -How to Photograph Nature in High Key Style - Lisa Langell
27-Nov-25 Holiday Break
11-Dec-25 LPC Speaker Series -Nikhil Bahl - “Photography Unbound”
18-Dec-25 Competition: High Key / Low Key - Judge: Ross Stansfield
8-Jan-26 Speaker The Art of Post Processing (Eric Hagemann)
22-Jan-26 Competition: "Abandoned" - Judge: Sandi Croan
12-Feb-26 Speaker -Mollie Isaacs - KICK IT UP A NOTCH! Creative techniques to boost your enthusiasm and your skills
26-Feb-26 Competition:
12-Mar-26 Speaker - Lights for stills and video' - Ross Stansfield
26-Mar-26 Competition:
9-Apr-26 Speaker
23-Apr-26 Competition:
14-May-26 Speaker
28-May-26 Competition: My Best Photo of the Year
*This calendar is subject to change as the judges’ and speakers’ schedules can change.
Click here:
June-October
Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions Competition Entries Open on August 10th. Buy your tickets now for entrance and for workshops!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
Loudoun Photo Club had five members win prizes, with Patricia Berry taking home FOUR of the eight awards! You can read more about our winners on our BLOG.
September’s BEST OF SHOW winner!
Category: What I Did This Summer
“Serenity at it’s Best”
Mary Ann Melosh, photographer
All rights reserved. Please do not use without permission from the photographer.
