Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup

The rules are simple:

Take photographs Each and Every Day, and post your best ONE (1) shot of the day - EACH DAY for August. If you happen to miss a day or two (life happens), it is OK to catch up and upload the photos for the days missed, or just skip those days.

Please don't post more than 2 to 3 at a time. This is part of the learning process.

DO NOT POST TO THE ALBUM UNTIL AFTER 09/01/2026.

Please use a browser like Chrome and the Meetup.com website to post the images, as the Meetup app does not handle albums very well.

Towards the top-left of the page is a link to Add Photos for uploading your photo to the album. CONFIRM that your photo was added to the correct Album. Remember to post your best photo (JUST ONE) you took every day on that day! DO NOT POST PHOTOS FROM ANY OTHER TIME! If you have time to post an older image, you can take a new image and post it. Be creative.

Please add a caption to show how far you are in the process. After you upload the image you took that day, find your photo at the end of the album, and edit the caption to state the day and total number of days in the month like this:?/30. You can add the title of the image if you wish. A good title can make a photo! So, your photo for the September 1st caption would be "1/30: My great photo!" ** Adding a caption helps you keep track of where you are in the month. It does help.

The purpose is to have fun and get in the habit of shooting every day. Learn to use your camera. Read your manual and test out a new feature you have never used before. Sometimes picking a theme/project can help focus (pun intended), like flowers, your pet(s), a lens you haven't used in a while, or whatever your passion is. Or try something new...

The end date is 09/30/2026. Meetup.com does not allow events to be longer than 2 weeks.

Other images that were not taken by you will be removed. Please keep the images family-friendly. You need to be a member of the Virginia Beltway Photography Group.

I look forward to seeing how far people go and grow as better photographers!

# DRIFT NIRVANA® Two Track - Open Drift JC/WC

From the website:
Two tracks are open for this event. Drivers will have the opportunity to do single drift runs and Hot Lap on the Washington circuit, and then test their skills on the Jefferson circuit.
Washington - The facility has bathrooms available for use. Non-potable water is available for washing. No open fires are permitted, but grills are allowed.
Jefferson - The facility has bathrooms available for use. Air chuck for tires and non-potable water is available for washing. No open fires are permitted, but grills are allowed.
Daily schedule (subject to change)

Early load-in: after 6:00 PM the night before the event
Day of the event:
7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting
9:00 - 12:00 Hot Track
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch break
1:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 Cold Track
Important information to note:

1. All cars must be registered and teched by 845AM and all drivers must be in the driver's meeting at 845AM.
2. Full body work is required. This includes hood, fenders, and glass (front and rear).
3. Your helmet must be up-to-date (SA2015) and in good condition.
4. Vehicles must have easily visible/accessible tow hooks or straps on the front and rear of the vehicle.
5. Load in is available after 6PM on the day prior to the event.
There is a place to have lunch at the track that is not too bad...
See cars race around the track and burn rubber like in Fast and Furious.

Bring: Water, fully charged batteries, empty cards, a tripod, and comfortable shoes

Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.

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.