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.
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.
ABOUT NVPS
The general membership meets once a month* at 7 p.m. except for July and December. NVPS members meetings feature a guest speaker who provides a look at his or her own work and evaluates submitted images. Each guest speaker is treated to a fine Napa dinner prior to the monthly members' meeting.
*Dues are $50 annually and payable at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. A student membership is $25 annually.
Payments can be mailed to Napa Valley Photographic Society, P.O. Box 5914, Napa CA 94581; or taken to a members meeting and given to NVPS president, Phil Venable, or NVPS treasurer, Gary Sampson.
Make checks payable to Napa Valley Photographic Society. NVPS is also acceptable.
*Also please note that if you want to submit images to be critiqued during upcoming general meetings at the Napa Senior Activity Center, dues must have reached treasurer Gary Sampson.
*Dues are $50 annually and payable at the beginning of the fiscal year, July 1. A student membership is $25 annually.
Payments can be mailed to Napa Valley Photographic Society, P.O. Box 5914, Napa CA 94581; or taken to a members meeting and given to NVPS president, Phil Venable, or NVPS treasurer, Gary Sampson.
Make checks payable to Napa Valley Photographic Society. NVPS is also acceptable.
*Also please note that if you want to submit images to be critiqued during upcoming general meetings at the Napa Senior Activity Center, dues must have reached treasurer Gary Sampson.
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Of Special Interest
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NVPS earns Art in the Library slot
Mark Your calendars!
Club president Phil Venable notes that NVPS has been selected to have a show next year at the Napa County Library July 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2026 with a reception scheduled for July 10, 2026 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Club members interested in participating have more than a year to prepare which images they wish to have considered for inclusion in the show. Phil urges all interested club members to submit photos.
"It's my thought that every member that wants a piece in the show will get a piece in the show," he said. "So let's get out there and make some magic with our photos so we have an outstanding show!"
Phil added that the submitted photo that tipped the scales in the club's favor was an image by NVPS member Elizabeth Bush titled, 'Birds,' which was subsequently selected by the library staff as the featured photo advertising the event.
There are still details to work out and these will be announced at a later date.
Club president Phil Venable notes that NVPS has been selected to have a show next year at the Napa County Library July 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2026 with a reception scheduled for July 10, 2026 from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m.
Club members interested in participating have more than a year to prepare which images they wish to have considered for inclusion in the show. Phil urges all interested club members to submit photos.
"It's my thought that every member that wants a piece in the show will get a piece in the show," he said. "So let's get out there and make some magic with our photos so we have an outstanding show!"
Phil added that the submitted photo that tipped the scales in the club's favor was an image by NVPS member Elizabeth Bush titled, 'Birds,' which was subsequently selected by the library staff as the featured photo advertising the event.
There are still details to work out and these will be announced at a later date.
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Remarkable Journeys
Remarkable Journeys, an ongoing travel program at the Napa County Library, is now held quarterly. Several members -- most recently Irena Miles -- have participated in the past showing images and sharing their adventures on a memorable trip.
NVPS members are invited to contact [email protected] or call her at (707) 253-4223 for more information. She can pre-book for next year. The programs are from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room with the presentation usually 45 minutes and Q&A for 15 minutes. The library does promotion, and set up and take down of the room. It’s a good opportunity for our members and can also provide visibility for the club.
NVPS members are invited to contact [email protected] or call her at (707) 253-4223 for more information. She can pre-book for next year. The programs are from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Community Room with the presentation usually 45 minutes and Q&A for 15 minutes. The library does promotion, and set up and take down of the room. It’s a good opportunity for our members and can also provide visibility for the club.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The current Spotlight artist is Nancy Hernandez whose camera is with her everywhere she goes. The selection includes an array of some of her favorite images of the Napa Valley's ubiquitous landscape feature -- mustard.
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THE RETURN OF THE CLUB NEWSLETTER
The club's monthly newsletter is up and running again after a long hiatus and is now appearing in member emails. For details on how members can add important, photography-related information to be shared with fellow members visit the NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES page for details.
In addition, Joe Sinclair, who compiles the newsletter, will be sending the monthly editions along to archived on the website.
In addition, Joe Sinclair, who compiles the newsletter, will be sending the monthly editions along to archived on the website.
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👉HELP WANTED!
A GENTLE REMINDER: Interested in helping with club activities and events? Check out the NEWS, PRESIDENTS MESSAGE page and the options listed by NVPS president Phil Venable.
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AUDUBON 'HOW-TO' VIDEO
Now is a good time to consider learning about bird photography. Check out this Audubon Society link on how to take cell phone videos of birds:
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-shoot-good-bird-videos-your-camera
https://www.audubon.org/news/how-shoot-good-bird-videos-your-camera
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OTHER PHOTOGRAPHY OPTIONS
Take a look at the feature, A Walk Through the Neighborhood, on the PHOTO OPS, WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS & MEET-UPS page. If you have images to contribute, you'll also find information there on how to size them and where they should be sent.
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Meeting Location
Napa Senior Activity Center
Monthly meetings are held at the Napa Senior Activity Center, 1500 Jefferson St., from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room via the path on the right side the main entrance fronting the Center's parking lot.
The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a short briefing from the president. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!) 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 will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
Enter the meeting room via the path on the right side the main entrance fronting the Center's parking lot.
The business meeting starts at 7 p.m. with a short briefing from the president. (We always appreciate help with the set-up and break-down tasks!) 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 will critique images submitted by NVPS members. (Prior to the meeting, the guest speaker will have suggested a theme for the month's critique.)
Photographs presented are mostly projected digital images but prints may be presented as well.
The meeting ends promptly at 9 p.m.
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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.)