Napa Valley Photographic Society
Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS)
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
promotes the art and science of photography, providing education, image appreciation, inspiration, exchange of technologies. The Society fosters personal growth, expression, creativity and excellence in all aspects of photographic endeavors.
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W e l c o m e !
The Napa Valley Photographic Society (NVPS) organizes exhibits, workshops, field trips and special events.
The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 6:45 p.m. except for May and December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A new instituted student membership is $25 annually.
*Monthly meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month and include a guest speaker as well as an informative 'critique' of submitted images. There is no general meeting in May or December. Instead: There is an annual NVPS family picnic in May and a Holiday Potluck and Raffle Dec. 8. See GALLERIES OF CRITIQUED MONTHLY IMAGES page.
JANUARY SPECIAL: Upcoming Napa Lighted Art Festival, Jan. 11-19. Details on the WORKSHOPS and PHOTO OPS page.
EXTRA: Our Jan. 27 guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the Kincade fire as it nears Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
The group's intent is to perfect our skills and learn from one another, so we prefer to have our images "critiqued" rather than judged.
Most months we invite guest speakers to evaluate our images. We treat each guest speaker to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
The general membership meets once a month* at 6:45 p.m. except for May and December. Dues are $45 annually and due at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. (See the CONTACTS/MEMBERSHIP page.) A new instituted student membership is $25 annually.
*Monthly meetings are held the fourth Monday of each month and include a guest speaker as well as an informative 'critique' of submitted images. There is no general meeting in May or December. Instead: There is an annual NVPS family picnic in May and a Holiday Potluck and Raffle Dec. 8. See GALLERIES OF CRITIQUED MONTHLY IMAGES page.
JANUARY SPECIAL: Upcoming Napa Lighted Art Festival, Jan. 11-19. Details on the WORKSHOPS and PHOTO OPS page.
EXTRA: Our Jan. 27 guest presenter Tim Carl's time lapse video of the Kincade fire as it nears Calistoga can be viewed by going to the GUEST SPEAKERS page and scrolling to the January 2020 entry.
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A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events? Check out the NEWS page and the options listed by NVPS president Gary Sampson.
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American Legion Hall, Pearl St., Napa
MEETING LOCATION
Monthly meetings are now held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president. Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker critiques submitted NVPS members images. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly digital, projected images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
Monthly meetings are now held at the American Legion Hall, 1240 Pearl St. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room from the Legion's parking lot. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!)
The business meeting starts at 7 pm. with a short briefing from the president. Briefing topics include the introduction of NVPS guests, general NVPS updates, news of member/NVPS exhibits and shows, field trips, workshops and various NVPS activities
Introduction of the evening's guest speaker is followed by a presentation illustrating the speaker's background, passion and/or specialty in the art of photography.
Following a five- to 10-minute break, the guest speaker critiques submitted NVPS members images. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly digital, projected images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
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American Legion Hall
1240 Pearl Street
Napa CA
1240 Pearl Street
Napa CA
All photos published on this website are copyright protected and cannot be used without authorization of the photographer. If you wish to use or purchase a specific image, contact the Website Manager, who will provide the photographer with your contact information. NVPS members who does not wish to have their images displayed on this website, please contact the Website Manager who can remove the image or images.
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)
(For a listing of past guest speakers, visit the ARCHIVES page.)