MPA Odyssey of Light

Maryland Photography Alliance annual one day conference with speakers:
Cost is $70 for non-club members and $50 for club members. Contact me for our club discount code.

An in-person opportunity to get inspired by 2 award-winning Nat Geo photographers in the Dionne Warwick Theatre at Bowie State University.

Bonus, this year on a first come first serve basis, you can get a 1 on 1 critique of three of your photographs from MPA's certified judges. This is limited to about 50 people, so get there early.

Event Details can be found at

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The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is proud to
present Annie Griffiths and Michael Yamashita for an afternoon of inspiring and educational photography.
Annie Griffiths was one of the first women photographers to work for The National Geographic Society. She has received numerous awards, including from The National Press Photography Association, The White House News Photographers Association, The Associated Press, and many more.

Michael Yamashita is a Japanese-American photographer and explorer who has contributed to National Geographic for over 40 years. His work has spanned six continents and focused on retracing the journeys of historical explorers like Marco Polo and Zheng He. His work has been exhibited globally. He has also published 16 books and made two documentary films.

If you live and breathe photography, you will not want to miss these extraordinary presentations.