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Welcome!
NBCC meets in Rockville, MD on most Wednesdays from September through May either in-person or via Zoom, depending on the event. Our calendar provides details for all our events.
We strive to challenge members with stimulating monthly competitions, educational programs, exhibits, field trips, an annual photo essay show, a number of Shared Interest Groups (SIGs), 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
February 4th Competition Changed to Virtual
See Gordiegrams for Zoom link.
"Panel Photo Critique" Video - Members Only
The recording of the program on January 28 is available here.
"The Magic of Light" Exhibit Images Available
The wonderful images from "The Magic of Light" exhibit are now available for you to enjoy on our Galleries page in the Selected Exhibits section. Now that the show has closed, here is your chance to see the images! Images are here.
Information on New Competition Entry System
Documents and videos on PhotoEntry, NBCC’s new competition entry system are available in the Submission Guidelines section of this page.
Calendar
All meetings are (V)IRTUAL (only on Zoom) or (I)N PERSON only. Links will be sent from our internal mail service the day before the event when needed. Events start at 7:30 unless noted otherwise.
Check out our Members Only area for access to:
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Online Member Directory
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Select Videos
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Club Member Photo Essays
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Membership Camera Usage
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Body of Work Presentations
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Program Handouts
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Membership Workshop Recommendations
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Competition Image Gallery
Learn how to set up your sign in credentials here or watch a demo.
January 2026 Black and White
©Paul Schmitz "Black and White" EIC - Novice
©Judy Ackerman "Black and White" EIC - Novice
©Peter Dunner "Black and White" Print - Advanced
©Paul Schmitz "Black and White" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
04-Feb | Competition: Panning (EIC and Print) (V) *** Changed to Virtual due to Weather *** |
11-Feb | Board Meeting (V) |
18-Feb | NO MEETING (Ash Wednesday) |
25-Feb | Program: Master Photographer w Ruiquing Pamboukian (I) |
04-Mar | Competition: Nature (EIC) (V) |
11-Mar | Competition: Nature (Print) (I) |
18-Mar | Board Meeting (V) |
25-Mar | Program: B&W Landscape Photography w Huibo Hu (V) |
01-Apr | NO MEETING (Passover) |
08-Apr | Competition: Mixed Color and B&W (EIC and Print) (I) |