Photography

Welcome to the Photography SIG!

This Group is for anyone with an interest in photography. Members have a wide range of photographic abilities and interests and include experienced photographers as well as newcomers curious to learn about photography. All share a common desire to hone existing skills or learn new ones. There is no requirement for expensive, or even dedicated camera gear. Use what you have. Smartphones are perfectly acceptable. The goal is simply to have fun with your photography.  The primary photographic emphasis of the group is on digital photography: understanding the camera, photographic techniques, digital editing, and organizing and managing digital assets.

Meetings consist of a varied program centered on a specific photographic topic or area of interest decided by the group and may include lessons from the “Fundamentals of Photography” or  “The Art of Travel Photography” courses which are part of the curriculum offered by The Great Courses. Meetings also include the display and discussion of photos taken by members based on a monthly theme. Monthly photographic themes allow members to concentrate on the specific subject matter and thereby practice photographic skills by capturing their personal vision of the theme. Examples include “Spring,” “Food,” “Leading Lines,” “Hands,” and “Patterns.” Members select the photos that best represent the current theme and those photos are published on the LLI/NOVA website. Time is set aside at each meeting to answer specific questions and for members to share pictures.

Come join the group if you have an interest in photography. New members are always welcome.

Announcements

In-person sessions have resumed and will continue to be held on the third Friday of each month.  Meetings will be held at our long-standing meeting place: Braddock Hall Meeting Room at the Braddock District Government Center (attached to the Kings Park Library).

Next Meeting – February 21, 2025, at the Braddock District Government Center (Kings Park Library), Braddock Hall Meeting Room, 10:00AM to 12:00PM.

Future Meetings:  Normally, the third Friday of every month at the Braddock District Government Center (Kings Park Library), Braddock Hall Meeting Room.

March 21, 2025

Usual Meeting Location and Time

We normally meet at the Braddock District Government Center (Kings Park Library), Braddock Hall Meeting Room, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke, VA (on the right-hand side of the Kings Park Library). Meetings are held from 10:00AM to 12:00 PM.

Cancellation Policy

The Photography SIG normally follows the LLI/NOVA inclement weather cancellation policy (see button at right), unless members are notified otherwise by the coordinator.

Join the Photography SIG

If you are an LLI/NOVA member and you would enjoy improving your photographic abilities and skills, please log in, then join our SIG by clicking on the button at the right.  [The Join button has not been implemented yet.]

Photography SIG Members

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Photography SIG Coordinator

Buck Myers - Coordinator, Photography SIG
Buck Myers – Coordinator, Photography SIG

If you have any questions about this SIG, please contact the Coordinator, Buck Myers.

Photo Galleries

2025 Galleries

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "The Year in Review - 2024.” This is our seventh annual Year in Review. Members were asked to review the photos they had taken during calendar year 2024 and to select their 10 favorites. The group selected 2 photos from each member to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.




2024 Galleries

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "The Year in Review - 2023.” This is our sixth annual Year in Review. Members were asked to review the photos they had taken during calendar year 2023 and to select their 10 favorites. The group selected 2 photos from each member to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.




Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "The Outdoors at Night.” This means you must take a photograph outside after dark.  Think about lighting, any features you think might look good in a photo and how to photograph them. Keep an eye on your exposure to avoid blown highlights. Also beware of camera shake/movement with slower shutter speeds. As always, experiment and have fun. The group selected 1 photo from each participant to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.


Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Get Close.” Try to take a photograph of your subject at very close range. This can be a macro photo designed to reveal intricate details not visible to the naked eye. Or it can be simply something you can focus on as close as possible. The key is to maintain sharp focus at very close range. Test the focus limits of your lens. Phone cameras can focus at close range.  The group selected 1 photo from each participant to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission. 

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Green Spring Gardens Park.” Photos must be taken at Green Springs Gardens during April, May and June 2024.  We will spread this theme over three months to give everyone ample opportunity to visit and photograph Green Spring Gardens. It will be interesting to see and compare everyone’s individual take on the park. The group selected 1 photo from each participant to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.


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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "The Letter L.” The subject of this theme is anything that STARTS with the letter “L”. Use your imagination and try to be creative. The group selected 1 photo from each participant to be posted here. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Signs.” Signs are the subject of this theme. “Signs” means street signs, posters, signs on buildings, graffiti, neon signs, etc.  Signs, or a sign, do not have to be the subject of the picture but must be in the picture.  The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Vehicles.” Broadly defined, a vehicle is any means in or by which someone travels or something is carried or conveyed. Vehicles are everywhere and include trucks, cars, buses, motorcycles, bikes etc. Your photo may contain an image of the full vehicle or just a part of the vehicle or some detail you find interesting. Try to be creative and think of angles, perspective and lighting. The vehicle or vehicles do not have to be the subject of the photo but must be identifiable in the photo. The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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 Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Architectural Details.” The goal of this theme is to focus on specific elements or small details of a larger structure. Architectural features and details play several roles in defining the character of a structure: they add visual interest, define certain building styles and types, and often showcase superior craftsmanship and architectural design. Look for a small piece of the whole that has the power to characterize and define the building or its style. Try to be creative and think of angles, perspective and lighting. The chosen elements do not have to be the subject of the photo but must be identifiable in the photo.  The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

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 Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Members periodically select specific subjects or themes for their photographs. The current theme is "Color.” Pick a color and take photos where that color is dominant in the image. The dominant color can vary from photo to photo and does not have to be the subject of the photo.The following photos, taken and selected by members, exemplify that theme.

Click on a thumbnail to open the slideshow.


Images in this gallery are the exclusive property of the persons who created them and are shown here by their permission.

Archive Galleries 2022-2023

Photography Archive 3

Archive Galleries 2020-2021

Photography Archive 2

Archive Galleries 2014-2019

Photography Archive 1

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