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Reston Photographic Society

The Reston Photographic Society is a special interest group within the League of Reston Artists. The Society is open to all LRA members interested in photography. The purpose of the group is to provide opportunities for photographers to exhibit their work in gallery settings; to gain knowledge and skills through workshops; and to support encourage, and celebrate the efforts of each member.

The Society meets at 7:30pm on the third Monday of each month, January through May and September through November at the Reston Community Centers at Hunters Woods or Lake Anne. Meetings include guest speakers, workshops, non-competitive group critiques, and sharing of photo-related information. Occasional shooting field trips are also scheduled. Members are encouraged to attend the League's general meetings, which are held quarterly.

The Society, in conjunction with the LRA, sponsors two major judged photographic exhibits each year. In July, a show is hung is the main hallway of the U.S. Geological Survey in Reston. The second show takes place in October in the Reston Community Center at Lake Anne, the Jo Ann Rose Gallery. The LRA also sponsors juried shows throughout the year that are open to photographers. In addition, photographers are encouraged to hang their works in spaces provided to the League as part of the Art in Public Places program.

The Reston Photographic Society is a member of the Northern Virginia Alliance of Camera Clubs (NOVACC). As a member of NOVACC, the RPS shares meeting schedules, as well as opportunities to participate in competition programs and field trips. Members of the RPS will can attend any of the publicized activities.

As part of the NOVACC, each photographic group owns a part share in two photo bins that permanently resides at Meadowlark Gardens. Each participating club can provide 12 prints at any one time to be offered for sale at Meadowlark. Participating photographers must submit only works that were juried into a Meadowlark Nature Photography show. The RPS tries to provide works on a two-month rotational basis so that all members who wish to participate can have a chance to submit works.

Events

Upcoming RPS Meetings

Dates to be announced.

For further information about the RPS, contact chairperson Ellis Rosenberg.

News, Resources and Workshops

Corey Hilz Classes
coreyhilz.com/learn/workshops/workshops.html

Workshop on Using Your Digital SLR
Colleen Henderson, Torpedo Factory photographer, will give a six-hour workshop on Saturday, May 10 on using your digital SLR camera. If you are new to the world of digital photography or have just upgraded from a digital point-and-shoot to an SLR, this workshop is for you. The workshop will be held at the Center for the Arts, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas 703-330-ARTS
Fee: member, $145; non-member, $165 (includes workbook)

The League of Reston Artists (LRA) is an active and enthusiastic volunteer-run group of diverse visual fine artists, photographers, and supporters of the arts residing in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area.

LRA’s mission is to provide its members with opportunities to grow, learn, and exhibit and to provide the community the experience of a wide range of fine art.

Open quarterly meetings with guest speakers and artist demonstrations offer insight and inspiration while encouraging public involvement in the arts.

Numerous judged and juried shows in venues throughout the community give member artists and photographers challenging exhibit experiences.

Dues include membership in the Reston Photographic Society (RPS) as well as exciting opportunities to become involved and meet the artists in your community through volunteering.

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