The countdown is on—Mid‑Atlantic Photo Visions (MAPV) 2025 is just around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know before the big weekend:
Submission Deadline: Nature & Photo Art Competitions
The deadline to enter the Nature & Photo Art competitions is Sunday, September 7, 2025. Be sure to get your submissions in by that date to ensure they’re accepted. Entries submitted after that deadline cannot be replaced.
Club members who enter can showcase work in two exciting categories: Nature: Grand and intimate landscapes, wildlife, plants, and natural scenes and Photo Art: Creative composites, digital artistry, and fine-art photography
Event Highlights: Speakers & Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss
This year’s speaker lineup is nothing short of stellar—spanning wildlife, photojournalism, education, abstract artistry, and more:
- Moose Peterson — World-renowned wildlife & aviation photographer, Nikon USA Ambassador, and MAPV 2025 keynote speaker. Get ready for unforgettable insights from his decades-long journey behind the lens.
- Joe Brady — Acclaimed photographer, author, and educator, known for making technical concepts click and inspiring that “Ah‑Hah!” moment in students.
- Essdras M. Suarez — Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist whose powerful storytelling has moved audiences around the world.
But that’s not all—MAPV 2025 offers a rich menu of sessions and workshops led by top-tier instructors:
- Lori Lankford – Floral close‑ups and lighting techniques
- JC Carey – One‑light studio setups, high-speed sync, and lighting labs
- Beth Haubach – Abstract art photography (hands-on exploration of creative textures, shapes, and techniques; known for her “Oil & Water” and “Water Drop” setups)
- Sheila Guevin – Macro beyond blooms and bugs
- Lisa Langell – Abstract shapes, shadows, and blur
- Brian Zwit – Videography and storytelling for photographers
- Marie Joabar – Night photography in iconic DC scenes (think long exposures of the Mall, Georgetown, neon signs, reflections, and more)
Highlights Include:
- Awards ceremony and keynote by Moose Peterson on Saturday afternoon
- Night photo shoots around the National Mall and Georgetown, guided by Marie Joabar—perfect for capturing stunning urban nightscapes.
- Entrance is free at all times to the Vendor Hall and the MAPV photography exhibits.
Recommended Actions:
- Submit your entries to the Nature & Photo Art competitions before Sept 7 to get in on awards and exposure!
- Buy your workshop and speaker tickets now to avoid them selling out—or facing surcharges at the door.
- Plan your weekend full of expert-led workshops, immersive photo shoots, and awe-inspiring sessions by visual storytellers.
Whether you’re aiming for recognition, skill-building, or pure photographic inspiration—MAPV 2025 has something to ignite your vision. Let your creativity shine!
Image Credit: William Corbett of NVPS, winner of Best in Show and the People category of the Photo Art competition in 2024 with his photo, “Fisherman’s Son Indonesia”
