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The Montgomery County Camera Club of Maryland (MoCo Camera Club) is a non-profit membership photography club. Metropolitan area.

The Montgomery County Camera Club of Maryland (MoCo Camera Club) is a photography membership club that is designed for photographers of all skill levels (amateurs to professionals) to come together to learn, share, discuss, develop and advance in all areas of photography. Club activities will consist of meetings and field trips with guest speakers, photo shoots, instructional workshops and partici

pation in gallery exhibitions. Membership will be comprised of photographers from Montgomery County and the entire Washington D.C.

04/18/2026

Online Camera Club Meeting – Wednesday, April 22, 2026

“The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Photography”

Time: 6:30pm - 8:45pm (Eastern Time)
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Please join the Montgomery County Camera Club as we welcome Guest Speaker, Rick Hulbert. A Zoom link is provided.

Presentation:
The impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on or versus Photography have emerged as among the hottest and most controversial topics of today. Rick Hulbert’s presentation takes a relatively quick look at both the upsides and downsides of AI technology from a photographer’s perspective as well as from a beholder’s or viewer’s impression.

Rick’s 90-minute presentation will provide a taste of his evolving thoughts on AI’s impact on the art of photography.

The following opinion highlights the controversy. Antti Karppinen writes, “It’s a blessing and a curse in one nifty package.”

Bio:
Rick Hulbert’s internationally awarded photography is informed from his 4-decade background as a Professional Architect and Urban Designer. He is an Elected Member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts, and a “Fellow" of The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

Rick has served as an instructor of photography at Simon Fraser University and has lectured and taught at Langara College and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. He has also led multi-day photo-workshops throughout Europe and North America.

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Rick Hulbert’s website: https://www.rickhulbertphotography.com

Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: April Camera Club Meeting – Rick Hulbert
Time: Apr 22, 2026 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84482148673?pwd=zqKP6O0aQyq0zTOO5rNQiifSEwfmPw.1

Meeting ID: 844 8214 8673
Passcode: 183867

03/20/2026

Online Camera Club Meeting – Wednesday, March 25, 2026

“Photographing Reflective Surfaces”

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Eastern Time)
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Please join the Montgomery County Camera Club as we welcome Guest Speaker, Chris Paulis. A Zoom link is provided.

Presentation:
Reflective objects can be intimidating to photograph, but with the right approach, they become powerful creative tools. Chris Paulis will break down how to successfully photograph challenging subjects such as glass, metal and other highly reflective surfaces.

Chris will share practical tips, real world examples, and problem-solving techniques for product photography. He will also focus on understanding light, controlling reflections, and using simple, effective setups to create polished and professional results.

Bio:
Chris Paulis is a highly accomplished commercial photographer. His work reflects decades of experience, craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to excellence. Chris’s passions include photographic restoration, wildlife, landscape, product and commercial photography.

Chris has a true heart for education and shares his time and knowledge with the photographic community. Chris has earned numerous accolades, degrees, and professional designations, such as, Photographic Craftsman, (Cr. Photog.) from Professional Photographers of America (PPA), an Educational Associate with the American Society of Photographers and he is a distinguished member of the Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA).

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Chris Paulis’s website: https://chrispaulisphotography.com/

Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: March Camera Club Meeting – Chris Paulis
Time: Mar 25, 2026 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85291104585?pwd=LmyRX4K3ErTpQmk2J0dLTQUX779yve.1

Meeting ID: 852 9110 4585
Passcode: 062387

03/03/2026

FREE Online Webinar – Tuesday, March 10, 2026

“The Art of Seeing: Photography Success is in the Details”

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring Guest Photographer Joe Edelman.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/joe-edelman-artist-spotlight

Presentation:
This presentation will be a fun and thought-provoking talk explaining the science behind “seeing” and why humans aren’t good at seeing details. Using a combination of science, psychology, art and humor, Joe Edelman will demonstrate how personal perspective and attention to detail, instead of RULES, will separate the good from the great.

Bio:
Joe Edelman is an award-winning photographer, author, and photo educator. His educational mission: “To help photographers to develop a solid understanding of the Hows and Whys behind creating great photographs.”

Joe has created over 300 educational videos, seen on Youtube, and has published more than 200 photography articles which are available on his website.

Joe Edelman’s website: https://www.joeedelman.com/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018.

02/07/2026

FREE Online Webinar – Monday, February 16, 2026

“Pixels to Paint: Photoshop’s Mixer Brush”

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring Guest Photographer Julie Powell.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/julie-powell-artist-spotlight

Presentation:
Discover how to breathe new life into your photos by blending the worlds of photography and digital painting. This presentation explores the Mixer Brush in Photoshop — what it is, how it works, and how to use it to create painterly images.

Julie Powell will give a step-by-step demonstration of this creative application to show you how to transform your photography into expressive digital art.

Bio:
Julie Powell is a Melbourne-based portrait and digital artist whose work blurs the line between fine art photography and painting.

Julie Powell’s website: https://www.juliepowellphoto.com/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018

01/17/2026

FREE Online Webinar – Wednesday, January 21, 2026

“Intimate Flowers: Exploring Macro Photography”

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring guest photographer Harold Davis.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/harold-davis-artist-spotlight

Presentation:
Harold Davis will delight your heart and mind with his intimate portraits of flowers. He will share his passion for floral photography and the tools and techniques for creating effective macro compositions. Seven of Harold’s floral images have been reproduced as United States Postal Service stamps.

Bio:
Harold Davis is an artist, photographer, educator, and the best-selling author of many books.
He is the developer of a unique technique for photographing flowers for transparency, for which
he received the Photographic Society of America’s (PSA) prestigious Progress Award in 2022.

Harold Davis’ website: https://www.digitalfieldguide.com/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018.

12/12/2025

FREE Online Webinar – Thursday, December 18, 2025

“Capturing Motion”

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring Guest Photographer Betsy Wilson.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/betsy-wilson-artist-spotlight-motion

Presentation:
Betsy Wilson will explore the world of motion photography through her unique perspective. A combination of traditional techniques of controlling shutter speed with some non-traditional concepts using camera motion and light-painting, Betsy's images will inform and inspire us to try new ideas. Using your camera to capture motion in ways beyond what we see with our eyes results in endless creative possibilities.

Bio:
Betsy’s passion for photography includes a wide variety of types including macro, landscape and nature photography. In addition to being honored as Photographer of the Year Award at the Chester County Camera Club in Pennsylvania, she has received numerous recognitions for her artistic photography including a Silver Medal awarded at the Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography, and First Place Award in Photography at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Betsy is an active member of the Chester County Camera Club and has given numerous presentations to camera clubs around the country.

Betsy Wilson’s website: https://www.letscapturethemoment.com/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018.

10/24/2025

Online Camera Club Meeting – Wednesday, October 29, 2025

“Street Photography: Where You Are”

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Eastern Time)
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Please join the Montgomery County Camera Club as we welcome Guest Speaker, David Mullen. A Zoom link is provided.

Presentation:
Street Photography can be done wherever you live... New York City, Washington DC, even Cape Cod! In a whirlwind hour, learn the difference between Hunting and Fishing, see how historical photographic figures have approached the street, discover what makes a good street photo, strap on your courage, and hopefully gain some inspiration to get out yourself this weekend to shoot your world.

Bio
A lifelong educator, Dave Mullen spent over 40 years in the DC/Maryland area teaching and photographing. He is the founder of the Nora School Photography Festival for high school students and has exhibited widely in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. His work has been published in CameraArts, ArtDoc, Shots, and in three Lenswork books.

He has taught at the Washington School of Photography, Montgomery College, and Johns Hopkins University, and has presented at and judged numerous camera club events. Now living and photographing on Cape Cod, he currently teaches at the Cape Cod Art Center, the Capital Photography Center (DC), and Cape Cod Community College. He also consults with educational institutions on mindfulness practices, family systems theory, and organizational anxiety.

David Mullen’s website: https://www.davidmullenphoto.com/

Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: October Camera Club Meeting - David Mullen
Time: Oct 29, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83878916239?pwd=4EBkSSOqtbNxDPe6oDLgGgZZ0PeVKQ.1

Meeting ID: 838 7891 6239
Passcode: 242300

10/13/2025

FREE Online Webinar – Wednesday, October 15, 2025

“Staying Inspired in Landscape Photography: Using Infrared, Drones and Phones”

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring Guest Photographer Marc Muench.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/marc-muench-artist-spotlight

Presentation:
Marc Muench will share what photographic tools have inspired him to continue creating unique landscape photography images in locations worldwide.

Marc will discuss why he uses high-quality medium format cameras for some work and an iPhone for others. He will also describe how using infrared to capture a different spectrum of light has motivated him to see compositions in different ways and how his drone has created a new world of compositions.

Bio:
Marc Muench is an internationally renowned landscape and wildlife photographer with 11 book titles to his name, ESPN outdoor shows and numerous magazines, calendars, and poster titles to his credit.

Marc is a third-generation landscape photographer following in the family tradition started by his grandfather, Josef Muench, and then his father, David Muench. In May of 2016, Marc was designated a Hasselblad Ambassador.

Marc Muench Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcjmuench

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcmuenchphoto/?hl=en

Workshops: https://muenchworkshops.com/our-team/marc-muench/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018.

09/22/2025

Online Camera Club Meeting – Wednesday, September 24, 2025

“The Power of Black & White Photography”

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Eastern Time)
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Please join the Montgomery County Camera Club as we welcome Guest Speaker, Doug Johnson.
A Zoom link is provided.

Presentation:
Doug will take us back to the roots of B&W photography and how it has influenced how we see and process images today. He’ll discuss what makes good B&W subjects and present a simple workflow to help you create compelling B&W photographs.

Bio:
Doug Johnson is a highly respected professional photographer and educator, always sharing the art of photography with his students and colleagues.

He has conducted over 150 workshops in some of our world’s most beautiful locations: in the flower fields of Namaqualand, South Africa, the vibrant city of Havana, Cuba, and our country’s world-class national parks.

Doug’s lifelong passion for teaching the technical and aesthetics of photography is reflected in the long-term relationships he shares with his students and peers.

Doug Johnson’s website: https://www.dougjohnsonphotography.com

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Join Zoom Meeting
Topic: September Camera Club Meeting – Doug Johnson
Time: Sep 24, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84584987959?pwd=wxPCOm8Q2xTSJEdKikZCqb2HCj1Bn1.1

Meeting ID: 845 8498 7959
Passcode: 943500

09/01/2025

FREE Online Webinar – Monday, September 8, 2025

“Photo Books A-Z & Improving your Street and Studio Photography”

Time: 7pm – 8:30pm (Eastern Time)
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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is presenting an online webinar featuring Guest Photographer and Washington Post photography columnist, Frank Van Riper.

NOTE: You must register for this webinar directly on MPA’s website:
https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/frank-van-riper-artist-spotlight

Presentation:
In this presentation, Frank Van Riper will discuss his 7th book, The Green Heart of Italy: Umbria and its Ancient Neighbors and how to produce a bestselling photo book.

Frank will also share his decades of experience in documentary street photography and off-camera lighting.

Bio:
Frank Van Riper was a member of the New York Daily News Washington Bureau for 20 years, serving as White House correspondent, national political correspondent and
Washington Bureau news editor. In 1992, Van Riper became photography columnist of the Washington Post, where his column, “Talking Photography,” appeared in the Camera
Works section of the newspaper and is currently online.

Van Riper is on the faculty of PhotoWorks at Glen Echo Park in Maryland, and has lectured and taught in the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program.

Frank’s photography is in the permanent collections of the National Portrait Gallery (Washington, DC), the Portland Gallery of Art (Portland, Maine) and has been selected for the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington.

Frank Van Riper’s website: http://gvrphoto.com/wp/

A Q&A session will follow the presentation.

Note: When you register for the presentation, you will receive a confirmation and webinar link in your email inbox from the Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA). Another email reminder will be sent to you the day before and 15 minutes before the webinar begins. Use the links provided to you to join the webinar so that you can comment and respond as yourself. If you don’t receive a link, check your spam folder.

Recording links for previous webinars can be found on MPA's website. Scroll down to the middle of the page to find the presentation you are interested in viewing. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight

The Montgomery County Camera Club has been a member of the Maryland Photography Alliance since 2018.

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