Supporting Visual Media Storytellers
Shoot Off Visual Media Workshops is a nonprofit program dedicated to military and civil service photographers. We offer professional development through dynamic workshops designed for all skill levels.
As the media landscape evolves, Shoot Off Visual Media Workshop volunteers strive to deliver the latest visual communication training both in person and online. We seek to reach military and veteran photographers, journalists, and video storytellers worldwide from forward operating bases and ships in undisclosed locations at sea to right here in the National Capitol Region.
Commitment to Excellence
Our staff, mentors, speakers, and judges are industry leaders — including Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winners, authors and veteran educators. These volunteers bring unmatched experience to help civilian and military visual media storytellers sharpen their storytelling skills and build meaningful connections that have become family!
Honoring Legacy, Inspiring Growth
Legacy military photographers and video journalists play a vital role in our community by sharing historical knowledge and offering mentorship that continues well beyond the workshops and have continued to inspire new visual storytellers to be the information advantage that commands seek in this ever changing media landscape.
Help Support the Mission
Shoot Off is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit under the National Association of Naval Photography. Your support helps cover essential costs, including travel and lodging for our volunteer instructors and speakers. You may also reach out to any of our staff if you would like to help volunteer as a mentor, production staff, or any other way you feel you can help push the mission forward. We are always looking for people who are serious about authentic visual storytelling!