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 State Arboretum of Virginia Gingko Trees - Oct 31
Ginkgo Grove Garden, 1260 Westfield Farm Ln, White Post, VA, USCheck the website for updates.
https://blandy.virginia.edu/
https://blandy.virginia.edu/2025-ginkgo-watchThe highlight here is the Ginkgo Tree Grove, which will turn yellow. The parking has changed, and they want you to walk the 10 minutes to the Grove.
Share only your very best, most interesting shots after the field trip, and keep it down to between 5 and 10 photos.
Bring Water, Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location and 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.
14 attendees- $165.00
Photograph Private Bald Eagle Tour Nov. 1st
Location not specified yetThis is a paid event. $165 per person, collected when you RSVP.
Space is limited to a total of 5, including me plus the captain on the boat.
From the website:
"Ride aboard the Discovery Barge II, a 24-foot pontoon boat, as you travel into the midst of an ecosystem rich with wildlife, history, and beauty. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour, which takes you through a stretch of the James River known as Jefferson's Reach.This tour focuses on resident bald eagles, who thrive in their territories year-round. This 'restored' resident eagle population is considered to be the greatest comeback of the bald eagle in the entire continent. Their conservation success story can be seen first hand, where 49 years ago, in 1975, there were no resident bald eagles within the 10,000 square miles of the James River's watershed. Four years after local extinction, in 1979, a first pair came back on their own and began this comeback. Today, over 380 pairs of resident eagles call the James River home. Discover the James' Bald Eagle Tour shares a part of this amazing story while traveling through up to ten territories.
In addition to the resident eagles, two other populations of bald eagles migrate into the area. In early May, summer migratory bald eagles, from the south (mainly Florida), arrive and are gone by the end of September. In mid November, winter migratory eagles arrive from the north and stay into February, then return to New England and Eastern Canada to their breeding grounds.
Come experience majestic bald eagles closer than you may have ever seen them.
Be sure to dress for the weather.
Additional Information:
For more information on our Eagle Tours, click here.
To view our website, click the following: **www.DiscovertheJames.com**.
To check out Richmond's weather, click here.Bring Water, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location, and 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.
5 attendees 
Attend Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions Event 2026 Conference - Nov 7-8
George Mason University (Mason Square), 3351 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA, USTHIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL meeting - For complete details, check out their website: https://midatlanticphotovisions.org
Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions will be held at George Mason University, Mason Square, located in Arlington, Virginia, roughly 4 miles west of Washington, D.C.
This year’s show will include presentations, hands-on workshops, an awards presentation from our photo competitions, and multiple vendors.
5 attendees
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