Rossmoor Camera Club News
Rossmoor Camera Club at Leisure World's 60th Anniversary Celebration
September 25, 26, 27 The Rossmoor Camera Club will have a table in Clubhouse 1 to help celebrate Leisure World’s 60th Anniversary, and to promote the club. Stop by between 11:00 and 3:00 and say hello!
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) 10th Annual Photo Contest
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is thrilled to announce the themes for its 10th Annual Photo Contest, one of MPA’s most popular events of the year. This milestone year is all about inspiration, creativity, and a shared love of photography. Submissions begin on September 1, 2026.
Contest rules are available at https://www.enterin.io/mdphotoalliance/rules/
To help you get started, MPA is excited to announce this year’s themes:
Landscape: Water (scenes that include water, such as streams, lakes, oceans, or waterfalls.)
Nature: Macro (close-up visions of nature that include life, such as flowers or insects.)
Architecture: Exterior Architecture (exterior views of man-made structures.)
People: Street (candid, unposed moments of everyday life in public spaces.)
This early announcement gives you time to plan, explore, and create images you’re proud of. Full submission details and deadlines will be shared soon. For now, charge your batteries and start shooting. We can’t wait to see what you create. This contest is coming soon!
46 images from MPA’s Fall 2025 contest are now on display at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, and will be available for viewing through September 14. View fine art photography from over 1,200 submissions.
Attend the Artists Reception on Sunday, August 2 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM ET. Light refreshments will be served.
The address is:
Activity Center at Bohrer Park
506 S Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 10 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 8 AM – 5 PM.
Artist Spotlight the Webinar
Tuesday, August 25 – 7:00 PM ET
Cityscape Photography at Night
In this practical webinar, New England-based astrolandscape photographer, author, and educator Silvana Della Camera will share her favorite techniques for turning glowing skylines, illuminated architecture, and vibrant urban lights into stunning nocturnal images. This webinar is FREE when registering at https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/silvana-della-camera-artist-spotlight
Artist Spotlight the Podcast
Starting August 1
Host Mitch Stringer welcomes street photographer Paul O’Malley to the show. Paul’s passion for his craft is evident in his work as he looks for often unseen moments. he shoots with a keen eye towards light, shadow, details and a sense of peering into the subjects own world. The podcast gets into Paul’s influences, techniques, gear choices and much more. Stream or download at https://youtu.be/GFUNpNghk78
If you have any questions, contact MPA at mpa@mdphotoalliance.org
MPA Presents – Cityscape Photography at Night with Silvana Della Camera. Tuesday, August 25 – 7:00 PM ET
Whether you’re just starting out with night photography or want to elevate your cityscape work, this session will give you actionable ideas you can use right away.
Click this link for more details. https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/silvana-della-camera-artist-spotlight
Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) Nomination Committee to announce four vacant offices
This notice is posted on behalf of the MPA Nomination Committee to announce that “MPA has 4 offices on the ballot this year to fill.”
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