The Reston Photographic Society Meeting will be held on Zoom at 7 PM on Oct 19, 2026. The Zoom Code is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89741219567?pwd=7bzalGCCl56tAeAaW9oeK3gaR4VGtk.1
Meeting ID: 897 4121 9567
Passcode: 007835
Mark Battista will discuss the “Art of Still Life Photography”.
Mark Battista, a nationally recognized Fine Art Photographer and Painter, will discuss the “Art of Still Life Photography” and share his approach for creating images that tell a story, communicate an idea, and express a mood.Through this workshop you will be inspired to create impactful still life imagery through the use of simple tools such as natural light, single light flashes and constant light. Emphasis will be placed on how to modify light and use directional light to create drama.
Mark is a painter and fine art photographer specializing in portrait and still life photography. He graduated from Paier College of Art with a B.F.A. and an M.S. in art education from Southern Connecticut State University. He recently retired from teaching art after 35 years. Mark’s work has been internationally recognized and he has won awards from organizations such as the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC, the New York Center For Photographic Arts, the American Artists Professional League, and the CT Watercolor Society. He recently won the Grand Prize and Second Place in an international exhibit through New York Center for Photographic Art.
Mark, a nationally sought after speaker, recently published two eBooks titled “ The Art of Still Life Photography” and “Composition: Shooting With Intent” that are available through his website.
