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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 Stephanie Johnson Intentional Camera Motion (ICM)
Members Only can view the video here. Handout is here.
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.
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
March 2025 Shooting Through
©Priyali Sen "Nature" EIC - Novice
©Janice Solomon "Nature" EIC - Novice
©Nikos Zacharakis "Shooting Through" Print - Advanced
©Priyali Sen "Nature" EIC - Novice
Upcoming Events
April 2025
Apr 2 | Competition - Negative Space EIC & Print (In Person) |
Apr 9 | Program: Finding One’s Own Creative Voice - Alex Kilbee (Virtual) |
Apr 16 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
Apr 23 | Program: Master Photographer - Nikhil Bahl (In Person) |
Apr 30 | Program: Photo Essay Night (In Person) |
May 2025
May 7 | Competition - Open B&W EIC (Virtual) |
May 14 | Competition - Open B&W Print (In Person) |
May 21 | Board Meeting (Virtual) |
May 28 | Program - Body of Work Critique - Sarah Salomon & Alan Sislen (In Person) |