Alexandria, Virginia

The ability to learn from those who have made historic images is one of the highlights of attending the National Press Photographers Association Northern Short Course. Evan Vucci’s tick-tock of last year’s events in Butler, Pennsylvania, was riveting.

Later, a discussion amongst high-level editors about how they became managers was insightful and useful at the highest level. If you were paying attention, you could use that info to advance your career nicely.

Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia

Students prepping portfolios in the halls, a longstanding tradition.

Alexandria, Virginia

A little different format this year with hands-pn workshops to start, went with the kids to the sports one. Started at the hotel with explanations of how Stephen Gosling sets up for his NBA gig, then out to a rec center to put it into practice.

Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, Virginia

Athens, Georgia

Early this morning I pulled into the motor pool and checked out the big Chevy van, loaded it with kids and headed north – 12 hours later, we pulled into a Virginia hotel for the National Press Photographers Association Northern Short Course. Good times ahead.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

A few more blooms around the yard, some nice light.

Athens, Georgia

Even on a rainy day, there’s some brightness to be found.

Athens, Georgia

Again, seeing patterns across days.