Valerie Hoffman “Garden Photography”

Valerie Hoffman loves photography AND gardens! This photography educator who has led many Photo Treks and workshops is also a member of BPS. Valerie cannot remember a time in her life when photography was not a passion. From a very young age, she began taking pictures and learning the fundamentals of photography.  This passion led her to pursue a degree in photography, as well as embark on a career in the photographic retail world. For more than 25 years I worked in the industry, selling photographic equipment and helping customers with their photographic needs. In 2009, she began teaching private photography lessons, then group classes and workshops.She loves sharing her 40+ years of photographic knowledge and helping inspire people to take their photography skills to deeper and more creative levels.

Valerie describes her presentation this way, “Spring is here (in April, of course:), and for those who love to capture the beauty of flowers in bloom, there’s no better time than now to head out to a local garden and create some beautiful images. And the best part is that here in PA, we have a ton of great places to visit. They don’t call the Greater Philadelphia area America’s Garden Capital for nothing!

Even for those who are less inclined to photograph flowers, their variety and bold colors provide a great opportunity for some creative images.

Join me as I take you on a journey through some of my favorite local gardens. We will discuss the best times to visit for different blooms, best conditions, along with tips on gear, composition, camera settings and more!”