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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 from Phil Penman "Street Photography As a Fine Art" Members Only can view the video here.
Video and handout from Judy Graham "Elements of a Compelling Landscape Composition"
Members Only can view the video here. Handout is 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.
February 2025 Nature
![1st - "Sweet Dreams"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_573cb48686fd4c2c8cb29347477777d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_573cb48686fd4c2c8cb29347477777d6~mv2.jpg)
©Priyali Sen "Nature" EIC - Novice
![2nd - "Rainbow over Sólheimajökull Glacier, Iceland"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_adb2777ca7bd4a5aa692c0613c8cbed7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_82,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_adb2777ca7bd4a5aa692c0613c8cbed7~mv2.jpg)
©Janice Solomon "Nature" EIC - Novice
![HM - "Ocelot On Rock"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_7d27f7c5c85a4595969a02dd394d55bd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_216,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_7d27f7c5c85a4595969a02dd394d55bd~mv2.jpg)
©Nancy Wolejsza "Nature" EIC - Advanced
![1st - "Sweet Dreams"](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/607827_573cb48686fd4c2c8cb29347477777d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_147,h_98,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/607827_573cb48686fd4c2c8cb29347477777d6~mv2.jpg)
©Priyali Sen "Nature" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
February 2025
Feb 12 | Competition - Nature Print (In Person) |
Feb 19 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Feb 26 | Print Program - Alan Sislen (In Person) |
March 2025
Mar 5 | NO MEETING (Ash Wednesday) |
Mar 12 | Competition - Shooting Through - EIC & Print (In Person) |
Mar 19 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Mar 26 | Program - Stephanie Johnson - Intentional Camera Motion (ICM) - (Virtual) |