Photo Critique & Potluck Meetup in Bowie, Maryland
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and mobility levels.
Overview
Join Washington Photo Safari’s Potluck and Photo Critique in Bowie, Maryland, where photography enthusiasts gather for professional feedback and community food sharing. Enhance your skills in a welcoming, collaborative setting.
Potluck and Photo Critique!
2 Hr. Safari |$20
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About This Adventure
Join Washington Photo Safari for an engaging Potluck and Photo Critique session, where you can receive professional feedback on your photography! Share 6-10 of your photos, enjoy delicious food brought by fellow participants, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts in a vibrant setting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your skills!
It is time once again for Washington Photo Safari's Potluck and Photo Critique session!
One of the highlights of the DC social season, THIS is your opportunity to get a professional photographer's opinion of your work! We are committed to telling the truth, nicely. (Can you HANDLE the truth?) Bring 6-10 examples of your photos, good or bad, and one of our instructors will review them with you and make suggestions for improvement. They can be in print form, or as digital images on your own laptop's screen.
There is just a $20 charge for this service to pay for the room rental, but we DO ask you to bring some food for our Potluck. It can be something simple and thrown together like the dish in the attached photo (just KIDDING!), or a bag of chips, or a salad, or dessert, or a pasta, or a nice easy-to-prepare Duck Under Glass or Escargots A la Provençale, or maybe just a PICTURE of a delicious dish. (At a previous Potluck, one of our clients - a confectioner - brought chocolate truffles! Can you top THAT?) But we promise that we will ONLY critique your photos, not your food!
This fabulous event takes place at the sprawling international corporate headquarters complex of the Washington Photo Safari, the Brandywine Apartments, at 4545 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC, in the Resident Lounge. This is just two long blocks north of the Van Ness/UDC Metro stop on the Red Line, or one mile south of Chevy Chase Circle at Connecticut Avenue and Brandywine Street NW. There is plenty of free on-street parking available at that time of day.
Adventure Tips
Bring 6-10 Photos to Share
Prepare a curated selection of your recent images to get focused, constructive feedback.
Label Your Photos Clearly
Organize your images with filenames or notes to help guide critiques effectively.
Bring a Dish to Share
Contribute to the potluck by bringing a food item—this fosters connection and hospitality.
Arrive Early to Network
Get there early to meet other photographers and settle in before the critiques begin.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Eastern gray squirrels frequently seen in neighborhood parks
- Local songbirds, such as cardinals and blue jays
History
Bowie has a rich railroad history influencing its growth and character since the 19th century.
Conservation
Washington Photo Safari promotes ethical photography practices that respect local environments and communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Laptop or Tablet
Helpful to review and display high-res photos clearly during critique.
Printed Photos
Optional, but allows tactile sharing and can highlight print presentation skills.
Notebook and Pen
To jot down feedback, tips, and ideas during critiques.
Reusable Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during the event, especially if it runs several hours.