Resources
Information and links to photography resources. The Resources are not necessarily endorsed by RCC, but are widely used.
Zoom Recording of Image Critique - Transportation
Here is the link to the Zoom recording of the Image Critique held on Friday February 13th:
February 10 Program - "Getting Off Auto Mode"
February 10, 2026 Program Via Zoom – Getting off “Auto” mode on your camera. Presented by Marie Joabar of the Capital Photography Center.
https://capitalphotographycenter.com
Here is the link for the Zoom recording of the program:
Zoom recording of the Jan. 7th competition
January 27, 2026 Competition – Open (no specific theme) Advanced techniques and composite images allowed. Judge: Roz Kleffman
Here is the link to the Zoom recording of the competition:
Bob Kaplan's Presentation Photographing Transportation Vehicles
Here is the link to the recording of the Zoom broadcast of Bob’s presentation: Link expires 2/22/206. Download it if you want a permanent copy.
Competition Subject for February 2026: Transportation: Image should depict movement of one or more people or things.
The movement challenge – How to capture cool movement & motion photos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmKqDlfbxPk
Photographing Motion with Camera Panning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY-Dc3VnkT8
This Street Photographer Will Teach You The Power of Motion & Blur.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaA5blvaVJU
Competition Subject for March 2026: Street and Public Art: May include printings and/or sculptures as the main subject.
Urban Landscapes: Hugh Brownstone’s Settings, Gear & More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHkJMwdog1g
UNIQUELY Capture Any City! – Urban Photography Tips!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neFOj8UsEls
Do This for Amazing Street Photos in a Boring Place.
Holiday Slideshow created by Joanne and Larry Mars
RCC End of Year Photo Essay on YouTube for those who haven’t see want to see again.
Maryland Photography Alliance – The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is an association of Maryland-based photography clubs dedicated to Enhancing photography as a hobby, and making photographers aware of meetings and group-shooting opportunities, and providing mutual assistance to member clubs through pooling resources. See their website at https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/
The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Photographic Society of America – The PSA Mid-Atlantic Chapter (MAC) welcomes photographers of all skill levels to attend our meetings. Current membership is open to all members of PSA who live in Delaware, Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. https://psa-mid-atlantic-chapter.us/
YouTube© videos on how to rename files (renaming your image files for RCC Competitions).
FastStone Viewer© – Image Editing Software. “A fast, compact and innovative image viewer that supports all major graphic formats. Its intuitive layout lets you view images in a variety of ways.” For Windows (including Windows 11) Clink the button below to be taken to the download page.
Adobe© Image Editing software like Lightroom, Photoshop and much more. Software for Windows and Mac.
Topaz Labs© Software – “Professional-grade photo and video editing” software for Windows and Mac. Great tools for noise reduction and sharpening.
Capital Photography Center
Offering Photography Classes in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Our classes are taught by experienced, professional photographers and renowned photographic educators. We offer a large variety of classes, including Photography Basics, Introduction to Lightroom and Photoshop and our very popular, In-The-Field classes. Enjoy learning in classes that are taught in the field, in a classroom or in a studio setting. https://capitalphotographycenter.com/
Washington Photo Safari™
Established in 1999, Washington Photo Safari™ is one of the nation’s leading providers of photography training field trips. We offer over 150+ unique itineraries, with two-hour, half-day, and full-day DC photo tours every week, all year long. These sessions are for photographers at any skill level with any kind of camera, digital or film. https://washingtonphotosafari.com/
Still Life Photography
Still Life Photography
“Still Lifes – Beyond Fruit Bowls and Flowers” Betsy Wilson Photo. https://www.letscapturethemoment.com/
and https://www.letscapturethemoment.com/2020/03/05/indoor-creativity-for-photographers/
For more inspiration take a look at the Flickr “Classic Still Life” Group. – https://www.flickr.com/groups/3001316@N21/
Saving and backing up your photos
Create a slide show in PowerPoint
A YouTube presentation on creating a slide show in PowerPoint
AI in Photography
RCC Member Websites
A list of RCC Members websites or social media:
Blair Blankinship: https://www.flickr.com/photos/_photosapien/albums
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John Long: http://www.johnlongphotos.com/
John Long video
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Emmy Vickers: www.emmy-vickers.pixels.com
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Joanne and Larry Mars
About Jolama
YouTube Photography Videos
YouTube Presentation: GET THE PERFECT EXPOSURE every time, Simon d’Entremont (Blair’s favorite YouTube photography guru). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtNpV0w4Rjw&t=1s
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YouTube presentation: The 15 Elements of Composition in Photography, Peter Evans