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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SPONSORED EVENTS

FotoWeek DC
(November 7-14 2009)
Smile. FotoWeek DC is back. The non-profit organization has planned a total photographic immersion, featuring the latest in documentary, fine art, and every genre of photography. Feel free to overindulge, because most of these events are free.

Don't miss the exhibits, workshops, and celebrations happening all around the city—from our nation's prestigious museums and institutions to embassies, cutting edge galleries, and even public schools. Find out more about our schedule—and start planning yours.
www.fotoweek.org

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTO SUBMISSIONS

National Geographic "My Shot"
(Ongoing Submissions)
My Shot is your chance to have your own National Geographic web page. Here you can create and share albums, puzzles, and games based on photos you upload.

To get your own My Shot page, start by submitting your best photo to Your Shot. Two Your Shot photos are selected for publication each month in National Geographic magazine.
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/myshot

National Geographic "Your Shot"
(Ongoing Submissions)
"Your Shot" features editors' selections from photographs submitted online by National Geographic magazine readers each month. Submit a favorite photo of your own, on any topic of your choosing, for possible publication in an upcoming issue of National Geographic magazine.
ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/your-shot

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS

National Geographic Expeditions
Join National Geographic photographers on photographic expeditions to spectacular settings around the world with personalized mentoring, photo assignments, and critiques of participants' work.
www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/photography

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER SEMINARS

National Geographic Traveler Seminar
Create photos that showcase your passion for travel with National Geographic Traveler photographers Jim Richardson and Catherine Karnow. Discover the secrets of how to capture the spirit of a place and bring back images of enduring significance. According to Editor-In-Chief Keith Bellows, "we'll help you turn your pictures into stories—which will make your pictures much more meaningful." Let National Geographic Traveler show you how to make great pictures in the great places of your life.
ngtravelerseminars.com

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE! EVENTS

National Geographic Live!
National Geographic Live! is a series of events including live concerts, films, and dynamic presentations by today's leading explorers, scientists, filmmakers, and photographers, covering a wide range of topics including exploration and adventure; wildlife and habitat; natural phenomena; and relevant issues such as climate change and energy conservation. We produce National Geographic Live! events at our headquarters in Washington, D.C., and in partnership with world class venues in Chicago, Minneapolis, Arizona, Seattle, and Dallas. For a complete list of events near you, select your city.

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