
What we’re about
This is a group of folks of all levels who enjoy getting out, exploring, and photographing the great nature around us by visiting local parks in Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland around the I495 Beltway. We are planning to provide ways to get together to learn digital photography techniques and do some portrait and street photography. There is a Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/286732975305378
I wrote the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup Group Guide Book which lists 25 locations that the group has visited. There is an Info to Know section with links for directions and information about the location, plus photographs I have taken at the locations. Here is the link to the paperback book and Kindle version: https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB_Amazon The website for the Guide Book is https://cutt.ly/VBPMGB and has an Update and Errata document that lists the changes in the Guide Book since it was first published.
Upcoming events
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- $150.00

Photograph Old Car City USA Workshop Nov. 7, 2025
3098 US-411, White, GA, USThis is Paid Workshop for Friday, November 7, 2025.
The $150 Workshop fee includes the entrance fees.
https://www.oldcarcityusa.com/
Daytime hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Light Painting Demo 6:00 PM
Workshop over and gates locked at 11:00 PM.
David will lead a workshop at the "World's Largest Known Old Car Junkyard."
There are over 34 acres and over 4,000 American-made cars from the early 20th century, including cars, trucks, vans, and even a few school buses.
We will have a Zoom call before the event to review the details.
There will be bright, flashing lights. If that bothers you, please don’t sign up.
8 attendees 
Photograph the MGM National Harbor Fireworks
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD, USInformational Event - David may or may not attend
Please check the website for additional information.
https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
The Fireworks start at 5:30 PM and occur every Saturday in November and December.Tripods are allowed and necessary for long exposures.
Drive to: P4 Garage Entrance, MGM National Harbor
MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MDI usually park on P4 and take the elevators up to the casino level. Go through the door opposite the casino that goes outside. Walk towards the Ferris Wheel to face the river on the other side of the fountain. The fireworks will shoot to the right of the Ferris Wheel.
Recently, the fireworks have only lasted for about 5-6 minutes.Traffic can be heavy on the beltway, so allow for plenty of extra time.
If you don’t want to cross the bridge or are looking for alternative perspectives, you can park at Jones Point Park, walk south under the Woodard Wilson Bridge, and there is a fishing pier to see the fireworks to the left of the Ferris wheel. You do need a lens around 100mm (full frame equivalent). Belle Haven Park is another alternative.
We can eat dinner at Shake Shack at the MGM Casino.
Bring Water, a Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
5 attendees
Photograph the MGM National Harbor Fireworks
MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino, 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, MD, USInformational Event - David may or may not attend
Please check the website for additional information.
https://www.nationalharbor.com/holidays-at-national-harbor/
The Fireworks start at 5:30 PM and occur every Saturday in November and December.Tripods are allowed and necessary for long exposures.
Drive to: P4 Garage Entrance, MGM National Harbor
MGM National Ave., Oxon Hill, MDI usually park on P4 and take the elevators up to the casino level. Go through the door opposite the casino that goes outside. Walk towards the Ferris Wheel to face the river on the other side of the fountain. The fireworks will shoot to the right of the Ferris Wheel.
Recently, the fireworks have only lasted for about 5-6 minutes.Traffic can be heavy on the beltway, so allow for plenty of extra time.
If you don’t want to cross the bridge or are looking for alternative perspectives, you can park at Jones Point Park, walk south under the Woodard Wilson Bridge, and there is a fishing pier to see the fireworks to the left of the Ferris wheel. You do need a lens around 100mm (full frame equivalent). Belle Haven Park is another alternative.
We can eat dinner at Shake Shack at the MGM Casino.
Bring Water, a Tripod, comfortable shoes, fully charged batteries, and empty cards
By sending in an RSVP and joining this meetup event hosted by the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations (where applicable) of the event location. I also agree to the terms of the following release and waiver of liability, which shall be binding on my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. In consideration of my (and my child’s) participation in the Virginia Beltway Photography Meetup, I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the Organizer, its members, officers, directors, employees, and the leader(s) of this event from any and all liability by reason of any damage, loss, expenses, or injury arising from my (and my child’s) participation in this event, including that caused solely or in part by the fault of any and all of the above-named parties.
5 attendees
Past events
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