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Welcome!
Our 175 members meet in Rockville, MD on most Wednesdays from September through May. We strive to challenge members with stimulating monthly competitions, educational programs, exhibits, field trips, an annual photo essay show, and a monthly newsletter, the Lens and Eye.
We invite you to explore this site to learn more about NBCC. If you have questions, please Contact Us.
What's New
Video of November 30th Presentation by the Silver Water Collective
The Silver Water Collective discussed various topics related to their photography and mission as a group of all female photographers who met online during their MFA Photography classes as part of the Savannah College of Art and Design graduate program. This powerhouse of photo-based artists joined forces to create, collaborate, and inspire other photographers in their artistic endeavors. Video is in the Members Only area here.
Video on Photo Essay Creative Process
A very helpful video on creating Photo Essays is now posted here in the Members Only area courtesy of the Photo Essay Study Group. Please look at this inspiring video and consider creating your own Photo Essay.
Virtual vs. Hybrid Meetings
All meetings are (H)YBRID (held in person at the church with a Zoom option) unless identified in the calendar as (V)IRTUAL (only on Zoom and not in person.) Links will be sent by GordieGram.
New Procedures for Meetings
Details are on page 3 in the September newsletter.
Print competitors
Remember to send in your jpegs no later than 7:30 pm on the Sunday preceding a competition. Also, your prints need to be at the church by 7:20 on the competition night.
Check out our Members Only area for access to:
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Online member directory;
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Member renewal;
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Club member photo essays;
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Selected program handouts
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Selected videos
Learn how to set up your sign in credentials here or watch a demo.
Notices
Starting in September, all events will be (H)ybrid (held in person at the church with a Zoom option) unless specifically identified as (V)irtual (only on Zoom and not in person). Links will be sent by GordieGram.
Masks (N95 or KN95) will be required by all in attendance except for the speaker/judge and presenters. Food will not be served during the break. You may bring water but are asked to only drink it when not in the meeting room.
Board meetings will be (V)irtual.
November 2022 Winners: Black & White, Open
©Todd Epstein "Black & White, Open EIC - Novice
©Jennifer Nguyen "Black & White, Open EIC - Novice
©Dick Pelroy "Black & White, Open" Print - Advanced
©Todd Epstein "Black & White, Open EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
December 2022
January 2023
Dec 14 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Dec 21 | Program: Three Panel Critique (Virtual) |
Dec 28 | No Meeting: Winter Break |
Dec 28 | Submissions Accepted for January EIC Competition: Open (Unique Rules) |
Jan 1 | Submissions Closed 7:30PM for January EIC Competition |
Jan 4 | Competition: Open (Unique Rules) EIC |
Jan 4 | Submissions Accepted for January Print Competition: Open (Unique Rules) |
Jan 8 | Submissions Closed 7:30PM for January Print Competition |
Jan 11 | Competition: Open (Unique Rules) Print |
Jan 18 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Jan 25 | Program: Tech Night |
Jan 25 | Submissions Accepted for February EIC & Print Competition: Window Light |
Jan 29 | Submissions Closed 7:30PM for February EIC & Print Competition |
February 2023
Feb 1 | Competition: Window Light EIC & Print |
Feb 8 | Program: Master Photographer Cat Simmons |
Feb 15 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Feb 22 | No Meeting: Ash Wednesday |
Feb 22 | Submissions Accepted for March EIC Competition: Nature |