April 17, 2023: John Barclay will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Dream – Believe – Create”.

April 17, 2023: John Barclay will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Dream – Believe – Create”.

John states: There was a time when I felt I could not create anything. My self-talk was – I am not a creative person, I’m not smart enough, I can’t do this. After seeing images projected at the first workshop I took, I dreamed of becoming a good photographer. Primarily with the help of well known, accomplished photographers, I was able to chip away at the negative self-talk & believe that I could create worthwhile images. Thus “Dream – Believe – Create” has become the centerpiece of what I teach in my workshops. I believe that everyone has dreams & can achieve their dreams if they would just believe they could. I also know that when you truly believe, you will be liberated to be able to create.

He continues: The process & journey required to create images feeds my soul & brings me great joy. My goal in this presentation is to inspire you to capture the essence of the subjects you are drawn to using the creative medium of photography. This might entail capturing a small intimate portion of a scene. It might involve more creative techniques, such as multiple exposures, the “slide sandwich” or camera movement for a more expressive interpretation. I will also touch on the digital darkroom and how having a keen understanding of the plethora of technology can help you achieve your artistic vision. Numerous examples will be shown which include traditional nature scenes as well as more abstract & urban compositions. We will explore the beauty in both the grand scale as well as more intimate details. The ideas presented in this program have application to any genre of photography.

I believe, like Ansel Adams, that photographers bring to their images their own journeys, their perspective of the world, their experiences & their passions. For me, photography is simply another medium of artistic expression, visual poetry if you will.

My hope is that after spending time together you will leave inspired to create images that rise above the ordinary & make your heart sing!

John Barclay is an award winning freelance photographer based in Bucks County, PA.  John is a passionate photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader & inspirational  speaker, presenting his programs to audiences around the world. John is an Ambassador for Singh-Ray Filters, Lensbaby, & well known for his Topaz Webinars.  John’s work has been published in a number of books & magazines & is treasured by a number of private collectors. Recently, John was the recipient of an excellence award from B&W Magazine & was chosen by Dewitt Jones to participate in his www.healingimages.orgprogram. “John Barclay is one heck of a photographer, both creatively & technically. Beyond & above that however, John is one of the best teachers on the planet.” stated Dewitt Jones, the acclaimed professional photographer from National Geographic. You can learn more about John, his work & view his workshop schedule at www.barclayphoto.com & https://linktr.ee/barclayphoto, & follow John on Instagram & Facebook at johnbarclayphoto.

This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. At checkout, please specify “John Barclay – April 17” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation, your pass will be emailed to you.