About us
This is a group of folks of all levels who enjoy getting out, exploring, and photographing the great nature around us by visiting local parks in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland around the I495 Beltway. We are planning to provide ways to get together to learn digital photography techniques and do some portrait and street photography. There is a Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286732975305378
I wrote the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group Guide Book which lists 25 locations that the group has visited. There is an Info to Know section with links for directions and information about the location, plus photographs I have taken at the locations. Here is the link to the paperback book and Kindle version: https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB_Amazon The website for the Guide Book is https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB and has an Update and Errata document that lists the changes in the Guide Book since it was first published.
Upcoming events
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Photograph Drifting Cars at Summit Point Raceway - March 8
Summit Point Main, 201 Motorsports Park Cir Summit Point, WV 25446, Summit Point, WV, US2026 Drift Nirvana season opener! Open for drift will be the Bridge, Pistol Grip, and D-loop on Shenandoah.
If you want to take pictures as Media, you have to fill out this form and pay a $100 deposit for a media vest. You also need a Hi-Visual vest.
This is the media application form. If approved, they will waive the entrance fee.
DRIFT NIRVANA 2026 Media Credential Application
https://track.pstmrk.it/3s/msreg.com%2FDRIFTNIRVANAMEDIA2026/cP88/En3DAQ/AQ/38fb4efe-de63-4996-a279-806537ed7f7d/1/eWAPkV_VYrEvent schedule:
7:30-8:45 Tech and Registration
8:45 Driver's meeting
9:00 - 11:00 Hot Track
11:00 - 12:00 Lunch break
12:00 - 5:00 Hot Track
5:00 Cold Track
events.summitpointmp.comThere is a place to have lunch at the track that is not too bad...
See cars race around the track and burn rubber like Fast and Furious.
Bring: Water, fully charged batteries, empty cards, a tripod, and comfortable shoesShare 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.
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Photograph Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum Feb. 8, 2026
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, 71 Asylum Drive, Weston, WV, USInformational Only
https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/As of NOW, I have NOT bought a ticket for the Photo Tour for $100.
https://trans-alleghenylunaticasylum.com/product-category/photo-tours/
From the website:
"The photography tours allow you entry to the interiors of the Kirkbride, the Medical Center, and exteriors of all buildings, and the grounds. These will be semi-guided tours without historic information."It is located in Weston, WV, approximately four hours from Annandale, VA. My plan is to drive in the morning and get there to check in at 12:30 PM. The tour ends at 5:00 PM. Then get some dinner and drive home. The morning tour goes from 8:00 AM to noon and also costs $100. If you want to do both, it is $150.
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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.2 attendees
Attend 2026 Florida's Photo Fest - April 22-26, 2026
St. Augustine, FL, USThis is an informational event only.
https://www.floridasphotofest.com/
The Florida's Photo Fest is in St. Augustine, Florida. This will be my fourth time, and it is a fun festival. The registration fee (early bird special) is only $25. The regular price is $50. Then they have workshop events that cost around $100 and classroom training that costs around $35. So, you get to pick and choose what to learn and experience.
I will be speaking for the second time on "AI and Photography" at the festival. I will have a drawing for a free copy of Luminar Neo.
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