What we’re about
This is a group of folks of all levels who enjoy getting out, exploring, and photographing the great nature around us by visiting local parks in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland around the I495 Beltway. We are planning to provide ways to get together to learn digital photography techniques and do some portrait and street photography. There is a Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286732975305378
I wrote the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group Guide Book which lists 25 locations that the group has visited. There is an Info to Know section with links for directions and information about the location, plus photographs I have taken at the locations. Here is the link to the paperback book and Kindle version: https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB_Amazon The website for the Guide Book is https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB and has an Update and Errata document that lists the changes in the Guide Book since it was first published.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Photograph Meadowlark Botanical Gardens - Sunset in the Gardens - June 18 6:30PMMeadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA
NOTICE: The park is open for Sunset Closing until 9:00 PM
https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/sunset-in-the-garden-9pm-closing
Enjoy twilight and sunset hours in the Gardens on select evenings when Meadowlark Botanical Gardens remains open until 9pm. Admission to the Gardens will end at 8:30pm. Regular garden admission ($4-8) and memberships apply.
These extended hours may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Please check Meadowlark's Facebook page or novaparks.com for an inclement weather alert or call 703-255-3631 x0. There are no portrait photography reservations offered for extended hours.
We will meet at the visitor center.
Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
There is no specific route in this park. Folks are free to wander around the trails in the park at their own pace.
Check out Rob Trek's video from May 16, 2021: https://youtu.be/QwNR_TuxM4Y
Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.
Beauty, conservation, education, and discovery flourish throughout the year at this 95-acre complex of large ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections. Walking trails, lakes, more than twenty varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms, and foliage create a sanctuary of beauty and nature.
https://www.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens/By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph National Park Free Entrance - Thursday, June 19thC & O Canal Great Falls Park, Potomac, MD, Potomac, MD
Feel free to go to any of the National Parks.
I plan on going to Great Falls on the Maryland side.The National Park Service has free entrance on Juneteenth (June 19th), 2025! The Entrance fees are waived on June 19 to kick off National Park Week.
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/juneteenth.htm
Bring Water, a Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
- Photograph Meadowlark Botanical Gardens-Sunrise in the Gardens - 5:30AM, Jun 21Meadowlark Gardens, Vienna, VA
**NOTICE: The park is open for Sunrise Opening at 5:30 AM **
https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens/events/sunrise-in-the-gardens-530am-opening-1Fees: $4 for ages 6-17 & ages 55+, $8 for ages 18-54, and free for ages 5 & under
We will meet at the visitor center.
Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
There is no specific route in this park. Folks are free to wander around the trails in the park at their own pace.
Check out Rob Trek's video from May 16, 2021: https://youtu.be/QwNR_TuxM4Y
For breakfast, after the field trip around 8:30 AM, we will head to The Virginian Restaurant, 169 Glyndon St SE, Vienna, VA 22180
Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.
Beauty, conservation, education, and discovery flourish throughout the year at this 95-acre complex of large ornamental display gardens and unique native plant collections. Walking trails, lakes, more than twenty varieties of cherry trees, irises, peonies, an extensive shade garden, native wildflowers, gazebos, birds, butterflies, seasonal blooms, and foliage create a sanctuary of beauty and nature.
https://www.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens/By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I am also agreeing to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
