Fredericksburg Photography Club
Since 1986
2026 CLUB NEWS
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Fredericksburg Photography Club
Dorothy Hart Community Center.
Upcoming 2026 Fredericksburg Photography Club Meetings
May 12th - Downtown Meetup @ FXBG VRE Lot B Parking
June 9th - 'Wedding Photography" Presentation by E. Mauer
July 14th - Discussion / Grab Bag Results
August 11th - Discussion / USA's 250th Celebrations Captures
September 15th - Photography Show Set up
October 13th - "100th Anniversary of RT 66" Presentation by N. Woodward
November 10th - "Tails of the Great War" Presentation by M. Carter
December 8th - Holiday Party
All meetings are at 6:30 p.m. at Dorothy Hart Community Center unless otherwise noted
May 12th Meeting
Tuesday, May 12th, 6:30 pm
Downtown Fredericksburg Meetup
​Greetings!
Our next meeting will be a Downtown Fredericksburg Meetup on May 12th at 6:30 pm. Plan to meet at FXBG VRE Parking Lot B, 405 Charlotte Street. Easy access to City Dock, Train Station and Downtown
Will be watching the weather forecast and may need to adjust, depending.
Thanks,
Judy
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We hope you will join us.
President's Corner
Also.....Always looking for more volunteers!
If you would like to lead the discussion/critique, please let me know.
Judy
April 14th Meeting
Tuesday, April 14th, 6:30 pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center
Topic for the meeting:
"Street Photography"
Nicholas Greco
Hello, everyone, it's a pleasure to be invited to share the joy of street photography with you! I'm Nicholas Greco I am member of the street photography collective in Fredericksburg and also the Northern Neck Photography club founder! I am excited to present to you all an introductory lesson on street photography and its principles along with a brief history of this particular genre of photography. To wrap up at the end of my presentation, I will be highlighting some of the amazing works of local street photographers followed by a Q&A segment. I'm looking forward to seeing you all!
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We hope you will join us.
President's Corner
Also.....Always looking for more volunteers!
If you would like to lead the discussion/critique, please let me know.
Judy
Shad Run Photo Shoot Event
Monday March 30th
It appears that the shad have started to run a little earlier this year up the Rappahannock River.
We will be offering a Shad Run Photo Shoot Event, Monday, March 30th, City Dock at 7:30 a.m. (March 31st as a rain date)
Andy Sentipal provided the following recommendations:
Meet at City Dock
Depending on the level of "action", may move riverside
Bring your longest lens.
The light starts getting harsh (personal preference) around 9:30/10ish but a bright overcast day might extend this window.
Recommends watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-2prRZnkJ4&t=127s
Steve Perry is a guy I have followed for years. This YouTube was just released and it is a great overview on how to shoot birds in flight. If you remember nothing else, know that 1/3200 of a second is the proper setting for birds in flight to be captured in focus. Tracking birds in your viewfinder takes lots of practice. An eagle or osprey are super-fast on their dives for a fish. Takes lots of practice to get good.
March Meeting
Tuesday, March 10th, 6:30 pm at Dorothy Hart Community Center
Topic for the meeting:
The "Color Challenge" will be the next Discussion/Critique.
The challenge is to choose a color and then go take pictures of that color. If the weather cooperates, get out and search out the color while walking downtown or in your neighborhood, or within your indoor space. Try to find unique representations.
Please send your 3-5 images by March 8th to jlafrat@gmail.com Include your name in the title and reduce the file size if possible. If you have questions or need an assist, please let me know.
Looking forward to seeing the results.
Always looking for more volunteers! If you would like to lead the discussion/critique, please let me know.
We hope you will join us.
Judy
On March 10, 2026 Meetings resumed at
Dorothy Hart Community Center
2nd Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m
February 21st Meeting
Saturday, February 21st, 9:30 am at Dorothy Hart Community Center
Topic for the meeting:
"Telling the Story of Sports Through Photography "
Presented by Edward Maurer
Sports photography is more than freezing action - it’s about anticipation, emotion, and storytelling. In this presentation, we’ll break down how great sports images are made: where to stand, what to look for, how to read the game, and why the moments after the play often matter most. Whether you shoot youth leagues or varsity games, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can use at your very next event.
Thank you in advance to Edward supporting next month's meeting.
We hope you will join us.
Judy
Above: December 2025 Annual Holiday Meeting Attendees
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Dorothy Hart Community Center
408 Canal St.
Fredericksburg, VA
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
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If Fredericksburg City Schools are closed our meeting will not be held.
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If Fredericksburg City Schools are on delayed opening our meeting will probably be held as scheduled.
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Check online at fredericksburgva.gov for latest information
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If a meeting is to be cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be notified by email no later than 4:00 p.m., or you may call 540-498-0620 any time after 4:00 p.m. to find out if there is a meeting.
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