Instagram story viewer> @wpowdc> Posts

WPOW

@wpowdc

4.3K

followers

945

following

A nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the role of women in visual journalism & fostering their professional success. 📸 #wpowdc

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us today! This year’s Photography+Multimedia Exhibition was a special retrospective looking back at 20 YEARS of WPOW!! Our members have witnessed incredible moments of history, and we are so proud to celebrate them with you! Thank you to @nikonusa for their generous support and to @lost_origins_gallery for hosting our exhibition! #photojournalism #photography #visualstorytelling by @wpowdc

78

3

4 hours ago

What does 20 years on assignment leave behind? Here are two of the artifacts you’ll see at the reception at our Photography & Multimedia Exhibition on Sunday, October 18.

2-4pm: Outdoor Exhibit, Lost Origins Outside at the alley at 3243 Mt. Pleasant St. NW
4-6pm: Indoor Reception, Lost Origins Art Gallery, 2nd floor

Free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated but not required (link in bio). Made possible by our sponsor, Nikon.

Free and open to all. RSVP link in bio. Made possible by our sponsor, Nikon and longtime partner and host @lost_origins_gallery by @wpowdc

22

0

2 days ago

Twenty years ago, Women Photojournalists of Washington was founded. What began as a humble gathering of friends blossomed into a thriving non-profit, inspiring community and education in the DC area and across the USA. Now, two decades later, WPOW celebrates this milestone with a look back at the images, the community, and the women behind the lens who made it possible. Join us for the 19th Annual Women Photojournalists of Washington Photography Exhibition.

🗓Sunday, October 18

🕛2-4PM (Outdoor Exhibit)
📍3243 Mt. Pleasant, St. NW

🕛4-6PM (Indoor Gallery)
📍3110 Mt. Pleasant, St. 2nd Floor

Free and open to the public. Made possible by our sponsor, Nikon. Thank you, Lost Origins, for hosting the event. by @wpowdc

27

1

12 days ago

Join us on Sunday, October 18 at Lost Origins Gallery for the opening of the 19th Annual Women Photojournalist of Washington Photography Exhibition. Come celebrate 20 years of WPOW!

🕛2-4PM (Outdoor Exhibit)
📍3243 Mt. Pleasant, St. NW

🕛4-6PM (Indoor Gallery)
📍3110 Mt. Pleasant, St. 2nd Floor

Free and open to the public. RSVP with the link in bio. taken in Lost Origins Outside by @wpowdc

57

0

12 days ago

💥DEADLINE EXTENDED — but only by a few days!💥

Full Admission tickets for the Oct. 3 Seminar + Portfolio Review sell out fast, and General & Student sales officially close Sunday, Sept 27 at 11:59 PM EDT.

That means you have just days left to register AND request your dream portfolio reviewers — think editors & photographers from The New York Times, The Baltimore Banner, US News, Education Week, AARP, and more.

What's included:
💥 Keynote Speaker
💥 Workshops
💥 Lunch (NEW this year!)
💥 2 Portfolio Reviews
💥 Camera Cleanings
💥 20th Anniversary Closing Reception

Don't miss your shot — Register Now before the clock runs out.

#WPOW #PhotoJournalism #PortfolioReview by @wpowdc

8

0

24 days ago

💥The workshop options are REAL!💥

Swipe through to see the full lineup of hands-on workshops at this year's Seminar + Portfolio Review — covering sourcing, bookmaking, video production, portrait work, portfolio strategy, field safety, and more. Learn from working professionals from The Baltimore Banner, NPR, The Washington Post, TIME, and more.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review, sponsored by Canon, takes place Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Corcoran School of the Arts and Design at George Washington University — with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and an extra-special reception celebrating our 20th anniversary!

Which workshop are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments 👇

#Workshops2026 #WPOW #SeminarPortfolioReview #Photojournalism by @wpowdc

32

0

25 days ago

1

0

a month ago

💥 Knowing how to protect yourself is just as important as knowing how to get the shot.

Leah Millis shares best practices and hard-won lessons for staying aware of your surroundings, staying safe on assignment, and recognizing when and how to get out of a dangerous situation.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review — sponsored by Canon — hits GWU's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and a 20th-anniversary reception you won't want to miss!

#Workshops2026 #FieldSafety #Photojournalism by @wpowdc

14

0

a month ago

💥 Getting the shot is only half the job when you're also expected to bring back video.

Emmy-nominated video journalist and cinematographer Hadley Green — a Washington Post staffer from 2021–2026 who's covered protests, elections, extreme weather, and major sporting events — shares tips and strategies for photographers who need to capture strong video while on assignment.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review — sponsored by Canon — hits GWU's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and a 20th-anniversary reception you won't want to miss!

#Workshops2026 #VideoJournalism #Photojournalism by @wpowdc

54

0

a month ago

Sometimes the best way to grow as a photographer is to look outside photography altogether.

Michael Wichita leads a session designed to spark fresh creativity, exploring ideas, influences, and inspiration that live beyond the camera.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review — sponsored by Canon — hits GWU's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and a 20th-anniversary reception you won't want to miss!

#Workshops2026 #Creativity #Photography by @wpowdc

9

0

a month ago

💥 Behind every great video project is a producer keeping all the moving pieces together.

Kara Frame walks through what it takes to manage video production projects — including work like NPR's Tiny Desk Concert — from concept to final cut.

Join this workshop as a part of the 2026 Seminar + Portfolio Review.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review — sponsored by Canon — hits GWU's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and a 20th-anniversary reception you won't want to miss!

#Workshops2026 #VideoProduction #Photojournalism by @wpowdc

58

0

a month ago

💥 Great portraits are equal parts planning and improvisation.

Washington-based photographer Stephen Voss — known for his portrait work with TIME, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine — shares how he builds meaningful portraits of political figures, with work held in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress.

Join this workshop as a part of the 2026 Seminar + Portfolio Review.

The 15th annual WPOW Seminar + Portfolio Review — sponsored by Canon — hits GWU's Corcoran School of the Arts and Design on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a keynote, workshops, portfolio reviews, camera clean & checks, lunch, and a 20th-anniversary reception you won't want to miss!
#Workshops2026 #Portrait #Photography by @wpowdc

18

0

a month ago