On November 1–2, 2025, at George Mason University (Mason Square, Arlington, VA) you’ll have a chance to plunge into a rich weekend of photography — from vendor exhibits and juried galleries to speaker presentations and immersive photo shoots.
Hands-on Workshops
If you’re looking to move beyond watching and start doing, the Hands-On Workshops at MAPV are where the real craft happens. Bring your camera and learn new skills. Sign up early as each one is limited in size; seats are sold first-come, first-served.
A Sampling of Workshops with Open Seats
(as of October 20, 2025)
Macro Photography: Beyond Blooms & Bugs with Sheila Guevin
Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM and Saturday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Light Painting: Create Magic in the Dark with Lori Saunders
Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM and Saturday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Level Up the Light – Multi-Strobe Made Simple with JC Carey
Saturday 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Botanical Glow: Light Pad Photography with Flowers with Lori Lankford
Saturday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM and Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
Creative Macro Magic: A Hands-On Exploration of Close Up Floral Photography with Lori Lankford
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Abstract Art Through Your Lens with Beth Haubach
Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM
From Fear to Flash – Hands-On Lighting Lab with JC Carey
Sunday 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
See all workshops and available seats on our Ticket page.
If you’ve been looking for a workshop setting where you learn by doing — not just by listening — the Hands-On Workshops at MAPV 2025 deliver just that. With only limited seats and highly experienced instructors, this is your chance to elevate your craft in an intimate, focused environment. I’d highly encourage you to pick your topic, register early, and come ready to shoot, ask questions, experiment, and grow.
