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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 and handout from Judy Graham "Elements of a Compelling Landscape Composition"
Members Only can view the video here. Handout is here.
Program Handout from Panel Photo Critique
Members Only can view the document here.
Assignments for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Printable PDF file can access be found here.
Calendar
All meetings are (V)IRTUAL (only on Zoom), (I)N PERSON only, or (H)YBRID (in person and on Zoom). Links will be sent by GordieGram if needed. Events start at 7:30 unless noted otherwise.
New Procedures for Meetings
Refreshments and optional masks are the norm.
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 7:15 on the competition night.
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.
December 2024 Abstract Architectural Detail
©Simon Bradbury "Abstract Architectural Detail" EIC - Novice
©Janice Solomon "Abstract Architectural Detail" EIC - Novice
©Peter Dunner "Abstract Architectural Detail" Print - Advanced
©Simon Bradbury "Abstract Architectural Detail" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
January 2025
Jan 8 | Competition - Open EIC (Virtual) |
Jan 15 | Competition - Open Print (In-Person) |
Jan 22 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Jan 29 | Program - Street Photography as a Fine Art w Phil Penman (Virtual) |
February 2025
Feb 5 | Competition - Nature EIC (Virtual) |
Feb 12 | Competition - Nature Print (In Person) |
Feb 19 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Feb 26 | Program - Master Photographer: Ruiqing Pamboukian (In Person) |