Our guest photographer and judge was Rebecca Drobis. Rebecca, a commercial photographer and a born-and-bred Washingtonian presented her work that focuses on the following thematic areas: health, education, kids/young adults, family and portraits. She  showed a special video entitled “The Ice Cream Man” shot while doing a photo project on the Montana’s Blackfeet Reservation. Rebecca…

Ron presented his Matador photographs in video format (https://vimeo.com/199953980). Recording videos is a growing trend among commercial photographers who use them to showcase their work to potential clients. Ron also spoke about the types of images that usually catch his attention (including in judging) – something: i) not done/seen before; ii) risky and/or “weird”; and…

Our guest photographer and judge was Richard Batch. Richard presented images from his 30+ years of photography, most of which happened in and around DC. Richard talked about the importance of patience in photography and what Henri Cartier-Bresson called “The Decisive Moment”. Apparently, back in the day, if you wondered the streets of DC long…

Our guest speaker and judge was Tanguy De Carbonnières. Tanguy presented on the subject of “Why?”; Why we select certain objects to fill the frame? Why we want the viewer to have an emotional reaction to the image? He also touched on the importance of camera angle and perspective to influence the viewers perception of…

  Short Biography: Richard Batch has a background in photojournalism, portraiture and theater photography, working as a freelance photographer in the DC metro area. He standardized both B&W wet darkroom work and digital processes, to more easily produce great prints, and loves to share techniques. Richard currently teaches five photography classes at Photoworks at Glen…

Editor’s Note: This month, IPS is pleased to welcome Elena V. Grant as our final speaker of the 2015-16 season. Please see her bio below. We have had some terrific speakers this year, including highly respected veteran editorial photography editor Lauren Stockbower and how can we forget the exuberant and wonderful Washington Post photographer Marvin…

Wednesday, 17 February 2016 Refreshments: 5:45 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Location: IMF HQ2-01A-280A&B 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20431 Print Theme: Open Guest Speaker: Lauren Stockbower  

Wednesday, 20 January 2016 Refreshments: 5:45 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Location: IMF HQ2-01A-280A&B 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20431 EiC Theme: Still Life Guest Speaker: Gayle Rothshild Title of Gayle’s presentation: “And She Was”. BIO Gayle Rothschild has been working as a fine art photographer since 1982 when she received her MFA degree from the University of Maryland,…

IPS Meeting – Holiday Potluck/Gift Exchange   Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Holiday Potluck/Gift Exchange : 5:15 p.m. Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Location: IMF HQ2-01A-280A&B 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20431 Print Theme: Open Guest Speaker: Marvin Joseph, Photographer.   Bio – Marvin Joseph Marvin Joseph is a native of Washington, D.C. He began taking pictures when he was 14 years old and began…

Wednesday, November, 2015 Refreshments: 5:45 p.m. Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Location: IMF HQ2-01A-280A&B 1900 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20431 EiC Theme: Reflections Guest Speaker: TBA