Bring your camera to shoot night and day at Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions 2025!
Join local photography educator Marie Joabar for your choice of a guided photo shoot of the National Mall at night, and/or an evening photo walk in dynamic Georgetown. She’ll help you capture long exposures from the right spots, give you tips for framing exciting compositions and alert you to the most colorful night scenes.
During the day bring your camera to the raptor photo shoot at Upton Hill Park or photograph Cosplayers on-site at MAPV. Here’s the full schedule of MAPV photo shoots:
OFF-SITE
Saturday November 1, 2025
- Night Photography on the Mall (Only 6 places remain available.)
Sunday November 2, 2025
Saturday and Sunday November 1-2, 2025
- Raptors Photo Shoot at Upton Hill Regional Park (8 sessions) (Click here for a map of where to go in the park)
ON-SITE
Saturday November 1, 2025
Sunday November 2, 2025
Spots are limited in each photo shoot for ease of instruction and ample elbow room.
Logistics & Tips
- Passes for photo shoots and instruction are sold individually and often fill quickly—reserve early. Get Tickets
- The All Presentations Pass gives access to all presentations, with recordings for later viewing, but does not include hands-on workshops or photo shoots. Get Tickets
- Bring your own gear (camera, tripod, lenses). For night photography, a sturdy tripod is essential.
- Parking is available underground ($10) or on-street (Sunday free). Use the Virginia Square / GMU Metro station (Orange/Silver line) for convenient transit access. METRO information
- There’s no on-site food service, so plan to bring lunch or visit nearby Arlington eateries.
- MAPV’s vendor hall and juried photo exhibits are free to enter.
