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SUMMARY:Annual Members’ Meeting
DESCRIPTION:12/15/25 Annual Members’ Meeting
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/annual-members-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
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SUMMARY:Leigh Reeves hosts “How Would You Edit This?”
DESCRIPTION:December 1\, 2025 at 7:00 PM: EDITING NIGHT with Leigh Reeves \n  \nOur member from Australia\, Leigh Reeves\, will host a special evening where several BPS members will show their own take on how they would edit an image he presents them with.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/leigh-reeves-hosts-how-would-you-edit-this/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20250214T213543Z
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SUMMARY:March Competition - "A Time to Reflect"
DESCRIPTION:March Competition – “A Time to Reflect”\nBy James Egitto \nOur theme for this competition is A Time to Reflect. Sometimes it’s the reflections that catch our eye and inspire our compositions. Maybe it’s a reflection in water\, glass\, metal\, or a pupil. Maybe it’s a mirror image\, or an abstract distortion\, or a hidden detail\, or that double-exposure effect created by a window. \nReflect on what you can create in the next few weeks and show us what you’ve got.  Categories are Nature and Pictorial\, and the submission deadline is midnight\, Sunday March 16\, 2025. . The judging/critique will be on March 31. \nAll members are encouraged to get out and shoot for this competition. If you are new to the club\, we hope you’ll give it a try. If you’ve been a member forever and have never entered a competition\, now’s the time. If you always enter – do it again! Look around – reflective surfaces are everywhere – lakes\, ponds\, puddles\, plastic\, metal\, or windows!\nYou can read all of the details on BPS competitions HERE. \nOur judge for this competition is Michael Brown. Here’s some of what Michael had to say when we asked him about himself: \n“To me\, photography is an exercise of mindfulness – a respect for what I see\, and the tools I work with. My photos are an expression of what interests me. I enjoy exploring the subject of my interest with the camera. It is a means for me to better understand the world around me\, and it doesn’t matter if thousands of others took photos from the same perspective because the perspective is new to me\, the exploration and visualization are new to me. \nI’ve been critiquing photographs and portfolios for 15 years. Recently I was certified as a competition judge by the Maryland Photography Alliance which offers and provides guidance\, training\, presentations\, and competition judging to its member camera clubs. \nI assess photographs the same way I assess any art\, if it grabs my attention\, I get closer. If it holds my attention and is compelling\, I explore. During exploration\, I critique. What do I like or don’t like? Why? How can it be improved\, or what would make it better? A photograph has to inform me\, tell me something I don’t already know\, or provide me a unique perspective to something I do know. \nAs with all art\, critiques of photographs are subjective\, therefore prone to error and bias. Yes\, there are technical aspects of captured images that can be measured\, but what role they play in making an image compelling is up to the viewer.”
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-competition-a-time-to-reflect/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Photo Competitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20241227T212147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T212147Z
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SUMMARY:Huibo Huo will present “The Power of Simplicity in Black and White Landscape Photography
DESCRIPTION:– January 20\, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Huibo Huo will present “The Power of Simplicity in Black and White Landscape Photography” \nHuibo Hou (https://www.huibohou.com)\, is a landscape photographer based in San Diego\, California. She fell in love with photography about 26 years ago as a hobbyist while working in the wireless communication industry. Then life took her in different directions\, and she had to set aside her photography pursuit for quite some time. In early 2015\, she rekindled her love for photography and gradually became more serious about the craft. Her work has been recognized internationally in recent years with multiple awards and publications. Landscape photography\, especially in black and white\, is the art medium that she is passionate about. It serves as her creative outlet to express how she observes\, interprets\, and connects with nature. \nHuibo’s presentation\,  “The Power of Simplicity in Black and White Landscape Photography” will give us a view into her beautiful images. The power of black and white images is often rooted in their simplicity. Huibo’s favorite type of black and white landscape images are the clean\, simple ones with just a few essential elements in each frame\, leaving space for viewers to imagine and contemplate. In this presentation\, she will delve deep into a few ideas and techniques in seeking such simplicity\, both in the field and during the postprocessing. Topics include:  seeing and composing with essential elements; using long exposure to aid simplicity and create mood; managing tones and textures in post-processing. Whether you are an exploring beginner or an experienced photographer\, this presentation can inspire you towards creating impactful black and white landscape images.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/huibo-huo-will-present-the-power-of-simplicity-in-black-and-white-landscape-photography/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240226T195239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T195239Z
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SUMMARY:December 16\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:December 16\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Annual General Meeting
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/december-16-2024-at-700-pm-bps-member-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240517T201514Z
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SUMMARY:“Photographing the Figure in the Landscape and Abandoned Spaces & Incorporating Textures to Create Digital and 3-D Collaged Images”
DESCRIPTION: December 2\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: Rebecca Carpenter presents “Photographing the Figure in the Landscape and Abandoned Spaces & Incorporating Textures to Create Digital and 3-D Collaged Images”. \nRebecca (Becky) will show images from her photo shoots in a variety of backgrounds (desert\, ocean\, rainforest\, mountains\, as well as a variety of abandoned spaces) and talk about the many ways to create strong images with a figure in those environments. She will explore ways of using the natural light available or easy to transport lights to add light to the scene\, as well as suggesting ways to create strong compositions and tell a compelling story. \n  \nBecky has created many digital textures and will also demonstrate ways to “age” a photograph or create vintage digital collage effects with the images\, as well as transferring photographs to other surfaces to create a 3-D collage. \n  \n          \n  \n     
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/photographing-the-figure-in-the-landscape-and-abandoned-spaces-incorporating-textures-to-create-digital-and-3-d-collaged-images/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240403T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T200737Z
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SUMMARY:November 25\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Photo Competition Night “Best of the Year” with Henry Rowan as judge
DESCRIPTION: November 25\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Photo Competition Night “Best of the Year” with the wonderful Henry Rowan of the PA Center For Photography returning for the fifth year in a row to judge & critique this event. Henry’s image reviews are so educational & inspiring. The top 15 BPS images from 2024 as chosen by Henry will represent BPS in the 2025 International Michael Day Competition. \nBPS will again participate in the friendly Michael Day competition with an international group of photography clubs. The other clubs for this year’s event included the Chalfonts & Gerrards Cross Camera Club of the UK\, Photo Club Vision of Finland\, the Auckland Photographic Society from New Zealand & Fotoincontro Associazione from Italy along with us. BPS & Chalfonts & Gerrards Cross Camera Club of the UK began this event in 2007. Learn all of the history in a future Newsletter. \nVisit Henry’s website HERE.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/november-25-2024-at-700-pm-bps-member-photo-competition-night-best-of-the-year-with-henry-rowan-as-judge/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T232638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T002724Z
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Vaines of the UK will present a hybrid zoom session titled “Creative Motivation”
DESCRIPTION:This talk will be an artistic approach to photography\, stepping out of the mainstream. Along with individual images\, Jonathan will discuss the motivational benefits of working with Projects\, Sets & Groups of images. Most of his pictures are created using “in camera” techniques & therefore the focus of the evening will be about “Thinking Inside The Box”.  He will take us to a place far away from the reality of life into Visual Art\, creating work from simple everyday things around us. Jonathan hopes to inspire us\, give us that spark to go out & take a different picture. \nJonathan took his first photograph in 2012\, joined his local club to work out what to do & soon moved on. He has had many roles away from the camera in his short photographic life. Jonathan has been the Regional Organizer for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) for five years & is the Judges’ Secretary for the East Anglian Federation (EAF) of Photographic Societies in Great Britain. He is also an A panel judge and a sponsored lecturer for Paper Spectrum. Jonathan tutors for the RPS and online photo clubs that operate predominantly in North America\, running processing method workshops most weeks. He is an affiliate of DxO Labs\, the software developer\, & Wex Photo Video for everything camera. He is always busy somewhere in the world of camera clubs & photography. \nJonathan’s image making started out as photographing anything. Now he uses the camera to create what he sees as wall art. Multiple exposures along with some sort of camera distortion appears in almost all of his work. He polishes the results in Photoshop & an image does not exist until it’s printed so he is helping keep the ink and paper industry alive. Jonathan finds enjoyment from engaging with every image. He works with thoughts\, concepts & projects. For him\, it’s not about capturing the moment but it’s about visualization & being able to deliver that in print. \n \n  \n\nExplore Jonathan’s WEBSITE to explore his world. \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/jonathan-vaines-of-the-uk-will-present-a-hybrid-zoom-session-titled-creative-motivation/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T232227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T024323Z
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SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night  "Monochrome Imagery"  ********UPDATE*******
DESCRIPTION:Last Minute\nUPDATE on BPS October Photo Competition & Critique\n“Monochrome Imagery”\nBy Vince Pellegrini \n\nBecause of a medical issue\, our scheduled judge for this competition\, Lewis Katz\, had to step aside. But\, no fears. Arrangements have been made for Pete Morton to step in to judge & critique our images on October 28\, 2024. Pete is a certified judge who is  especially fond of monochrome photography. \nIn 2019 Pete attended a judge training program and was certified by the Maryland Photography Alliance. He has subsequently judged photography competitions for dozens of camera clubs in numerous states and for the PSA. Pete has given presentations about judging photography\, landscape photography\, informal portrait photography & advanced Photoshop techniques\, among others. Pete was elected to be a PSA Associate. He is active in the PSA Digital Dialogue Study Groups & administers a group focused on monochrome photography. Additionally\, he is currently involved in managing a PSA monochrome competition of 17 international camera clubs. \nHis involvement in judging photography competitions has led to Pete’s philosophy about judges’ comments & suggestions. He believes that photographers should never blindly accept a judge’s critiques. Instead\, their input should be carefully weighed & the photographer should decide which comments they agree with. In fact\, anyone’s honest thoughts about a photographer’s work can be useful. Pete believes that learning from suggestions of others is how we grow as artists. \nPete accepted invitations to lecture on digital photography at the college level in Cornwall\, England & later to teach advanced Photoshop techniques to professional photographers in London. \nWe have an extremely qualified judge for our Monochrome competition\, rest assured. \nSee you all at 7:00 PM on October 28\, either at the GoggleWorks or on Zoom. \nZOOM LINK FOR OCTOBER 28:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82781546515?pwd=8dtbTA266Gj8BtaR7076fIDaQG4WTh.1\nMeeting ID: 827 8154 6515\nPasscode: 615357
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-critique-night-2/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T232109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T195227Z
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SUMMARY:“Trust the Process” with Jean Miele
DESCRIPTION:– October 21\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: Jean Miele will present via a hybrid Zoom session “Trust the Process”. “Gino” is looking forward to showing some of his photographs as a way to share his own three-part creative process: trusting your eyes\, not knowing how things will turn out\, & playing a deceptively simple game of “What if?”. \nIn Gino’s own words: Great pictures\, classic stories & poetry\, scientific breakthroughs… they all come from the same wellspring of our collective consciousness. Because photography is a visual medium\, not an intellectual one\, it’s only by trusting our intuition\, our bodies – our feelings rather than our thoughts\, that we can develop a process that allows us to tap into that wellspring. Trusting what we see – rather than what we think – is how we connect with that Universal source. Developing & trusting a process means regardless of whether we know what to do next\, we can engage in picture-making. In fact\, not knowing what to do is the best way to proceed. \nWe are very fortunate to have enlisted Gino. He is a very prominent photographer\, artist & educator who is in very high demand. Gino’s photographs explore the borderlands between fiction & reality\, & reflect his lifelong interest in perception\, spirituality & mysticism. His images remind viewers that moments of perfection are possible & that we create our own reality. He believes every photograph is an act of transformation & that the photographs we make tell us more about ourselves than about what was in front of the lens. Miele’s photographs have appeared in thousands of publications & his original prints exhibited & acquired by collectors worldwide. \nGino is based in Santa Fe\, New Mexico. He offers workshops & one-to-one mentoring that empower students to realize their own photographic vision. For more info & to purchase original prints\, check out: www.jeanmiele.com\, https://www.instagram.com/jean_miele/ & www.facebook.com/JeanMielePhotographer. \nThis 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/. 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/joe-cornish-the-amazing-landscape-photographer-from-the-uk-will-speak-to-bps-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T231710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T194957Z
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SUMMARY:BPS member and photography educator Valerie Hoffman shares “My Adventure in Norway!
DESCRIPTION:– October 7\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS member and photography educator Valerie Hoffman shares “My Adventure in Norway! \nNorway is a Scandinavian country encompassing mountains\, lakes\, glaciers and deep coaster fjords. Its beauty is unparalleled\, and so are the photographic opportunities! \nUsually the one leading photography workshops here in the states\, Valerie says\, “In 2022\, I had the opportunity to spend 15 days traveling and photographing the beauty of Norway. Join me as I share images and stories from my adventure!” \nSee Valerie’s website to find out which adventure you can have with her at valeriehoffmanphotography.com/. \n 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/valerie-hoffman-will-share-her-photographic-experiences-in-norway/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T231923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T231923Z
UID:43569-1726513200-1726520400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Francesco Gola will present “Introduction to Seascape Photography” from Italy in a hybrid zoom session
DESCRIPTION: In this event Francesco will take us on an engaging journey through the captivating realm of seascape photography. The session will kick off with a comprehensive exploration of the essential gear required to capture the breathtaking beauty of seascapes. From cameras & lenses to tripods & filters\, Francesco will provide valuable insights into assembling the perfect toolkit for this genre. Moving seamlessly into camera settings\, we can expect to unravel the intricacies of achieving optimal exposure\, focus & depth of field in various seaside scenarios. Francesco will demystify the technical aspects\, empowering photographers of all levels to master their equipment & create mesmerizing compositions. The heart of the talk will delve into shooting techniques\, with a particular focus on the art of long exposure. Francesco’s expertise in this area will shine as he unravels the magic behind capturing the ethereal movement of waves\, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary visual stories. \nFrancesco will also share invaluable practical advice garnered from years of hands-on experience. From timing the perfect golden hour shots to navigating unpredictable weather conditions\, these insights will prove invaluable to anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the world of seascape photography. Whether a beginner or a seasoned enthusiast\, participants will leave the meeting with a heightened appreciation for the art & a toolkit of skills to embark on their own seascape photography adventures. \nFrancesco Gola is an engineer who’s fallen in love with photography. Born in Italy in 1981\, as soon as he started taking pictures he fell in love with long exposures of seascapes. For him\, a long exposure is a parallel universe in which to escape from the frenzy of modern life. His passion for the sea & for travel led him to visit some of the most iconic locations on this planet\, looking at them with different eyes. \nInspired by the romantic painters William Turner & Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky\, Francesco developed a special emotional relationship with nature that is clearly expressed through his seascape photographs. \nNow Francesco lives & teaches photography in Milan where he collaborates with companies\, sites & magazines for the diffusion of photographic culture in Italy & in the world. \n \nVisit Francesco’s sites to learn more about his wonderful work & offerings: WEBSITE & INSTAGRAM. \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/francesco-gola-will-present-introduction-to-seascape-photography-from-italy-in-a-hybrid-zoom-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240226T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T194229Z
UID:43642-1725908400-1725915600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS member Ginnie Lodge will share “Photoshop Tips and Tricks.”
DESCRIPTION:BPS member Ginnie Lodge will share “Photoshop Tips and Tricks.” \nLearn how to go from Lightroom to Photoshop and back again. Find out about the power of layers. Learn how and when to use the new generative AI features to remove objects or expand your photos. And more! She will address questions sent by members in advance to help you use Photoshop more effectively.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-ginnie-lodge-will-share-photoshop-tips-and-tricks/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240403T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T200830Z
UID:43696-1719255600-1719262800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night  The theme is “Anything Goes” in both Pictorial & Nature categories. This is a change in topic. 
DESCRIPTION:The second BPS competition and critique for this year will be held on June 24\, 2024. Submission deadline is Sunday night\, June 9\, 2024 at 12 MN. This deadline is close. Submit now. This will be a recorded\, hybrid meeting using Zoom for those who decide not to join us at the GoggleWorks. Every member is encouraged to participate. The goal of our competitions is to make these sessions learning experiences for everyone\, the submitters and the observers. Hopefully\, this will lead to improved photographic outcomes down the road. This is accomplished by having highly qualified judges who do thoughtful and constructive critiques of the submissions and give actionable recommendations. \n“Anything Goes” is the theme for this event in both nature and pictorial. This theme was used in 2023 but is being repeated. The reason for this is to allow our creative expressions to go all out again. Here is the chance to shine. This is the session to showcase abstract images\, multiple exposures\, intentional camera movement\, Photoshop manipulation or even straight forward\, representational imagery\, if desired. Any type of image\, genre or creative process works as long as all of the elements originate entirely within a camera. To be specific\, no AI generative fill elements are allowed in any BPS competition. The maker will need to differentiate between Pictorial and Nature subject matter as the core basis of their images since this could be difficult to discern from the final result. \nThe BPS competition rules were revised and given BPS Board approval on May 8\, 2023 and some slight procedural changes were made this year. Everyone should review the latest rules and the details for entry as found HERE or refer to the BPS website for details under the “Competition” header. This document will give you the naming guidelines and the sizing criteria along with a lot more information. Ginnie has created a guideline for image sizing – check it out HERE. Please\, please do your best to get this process correct. Carefully review your files before your submission. There continue to be a significant number of errors which creates a large amount of unnecessary work on my part. \nFor competitions\, BPS members are divided into Class A (advanced) and Class B groups. Generally\, all new members are in Class B. If you feel that your photographic images and skill level are indeed “advanced” then please email Vince Pellegrini at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com to request a review. Each dues-current BPS member in Class A and Class B group may submit up to two images in each of the two categories\, Pictorial category (P) and Nature category (N). Please note the category designation has changed to clarify things with P and N now used for the two categories (instead of A and B.) \nFor submission\, there are 4 links to 4 separate directories in the Club’s SmugMug account to upload images into\, depending on the photographer’s Class (A or B) and the image Category (Pictorial=P or Nature=N). This will then automatically separate the image files appropriately on the receiving end. \nClass A photographers use these 2 links to upload files once they are sized and named correctly: \n\n\nPictorial (P): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/r5ZTvq/ClassAPictorial \n\n\nNature (N): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/BkRVbG/ClassANature  \n\n\nClass B photographers use these 2 links to upload files: \n\n\nPictorial (P): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/f7pVTw/ClassBPictorial \n\n\nNature (N): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/F5hJxr/ClassBNature \n\n\nIf you have questions or need help\, please email Vince before submitting at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com. Remember\, no changes can be made after submission. \nSubmission of an image for any BPS competition indicates agreement of the maker to allow BPS to post the image in the BPS Newsletter and online via the BPS website and BPS YouTube channel. \nCarl Finkbeiner will be the judge for this competition. Carl is a professional photographer in the Philadelphia area\, offering fine art photographs\, artifact photography services for curators and makers\, as well as photography instruction. After a 45 year career in a highly rational/analytical profession – statistical sciences – he left the business world in 2015 and pursued his lifelong passion for photography in earnest. Carl earned the Contemporary Practices Photography Certificate from the Tilt Institute in Philadelphia\, then worked in event and portrait photography\, exhibited his own work\, taught photography composition and editing\, and is the Photographer at the Rose Valley Museum\, shooting the collection as well as events and marketing material. \nCarl is an instructor with the Digital Photo Academy which offers a range of on-line courses and services as well as over 200 in the field sessions around the world through 124 instructors. Carl’s own business is Deliberate Light Photography.  Carl can be found on Instagram and Facebook: @carlfinkbeiner. \nThe four first place winners of this BPS competition will be posted on the Digital Photo Academy sites.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-critique-night-the-theme-is-anything-goes-in-both-pictorial-nature-categories-this-is-a-change-in-topic/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240403T181325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T162214Z
UID:43693-1718650800-1718658000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:“Authentic Travel Photography in the Age of Instagram” with Bob Krist
DESCRIPTION:– June 17\, 2024 at 7:00 PM: Bob Krist will present via a hybrid Zoom session “Authentic Travel Photography in the Age of Instagram”. The following thoughts are from Bob: “There’s no doubt about it\, social media like Instagram & Facebook has allowed photographers to reach much wider audiences. It’s no longer necessary to pass the gatekeepers of magazine art directors & picture editors to share your photos with the world. The democratization of media has been a boon to photographers. But it’s not without its pitfalls. Instead of fostering a genuine interest in other peoples & cultures\, the Instagram aesthetic somehow became one of\, ‘hey look at me.’ Rather than using the camera as a license to be curious\, we use the camera as a tool to brag with. Pandemic notwithstanding\, we may be traveling\, shooting & sharing more\, but we’re not becoming any more culturally literate. However\, we have become a whole lot more narcissistic.” \nTraveling Photographer (2000) was hailed by American Photographer magazine as “the best book about travel photography we’ve ever read.” \nYou can visit Bob’s website HERE. \nThis 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/. 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/authentic-travel-photography-in-the-age-of-instagram-with-bob-krist/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240226T192747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T194132Z
UID:43650-1717441200-1717448400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS member Dutch Bagley presents “Architectural Haiku”
DESCRIPTION:BPS member Dutch Bagley presents “Architectural Haiku” \nDutch has loved capturing images of a city’s architecture wherever he visits\, especially in New York City. For this presentation\, Dutch will demonstrate his initial approach for selecting a capture\, the tools used to create an image and will show how he creates light flows\, enhances contrasts and tonal ranges\, incorporates selections and curves into his images to promote an in-depth three-dimensional look for his architectural images\, and how finished work is readied to hang on a gallery wall. Even if your work is focused in another direction\, this presentation will give you additional options to create your vision. \nDutch is a self-taught amateur photographer\, beginning with his passion for all sizes of film cameras in the 70’s\, creating black and white framed prints\, through to his acceptance of using digital processes during the last 10 years to recreate newer versions of those long ago visions. He is an avid (understatement) local\, national and international photography competition entrant\, relentlessly tracking/analyzing his yearly and lifetime competition entry costs\, number of images accepted/rejected\, acceptance rate (currently 47.62 %)\, etc.\, etc.\, etc.\, and much more\, which keeps him in the rabbit hole. He is a member of 9 photography clubs/venues\, including: President of Gallery 14 in Hopewell NJ\, V.P. of the Cheltenham Camera Club and a member of the Phillips’ Mill Photo Exhibition Committee. He enjoys creating and giving presentations to photography clubs on topics that drive his photographic experience\, believing that sharing one’s knowledge can make us better creators of art.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-dutch-bagley-presents-architectural-haiku/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T231540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T205832Z
UID:43565-1716231600-1716238800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Paul Sanders of the UK will present “The Soul of the Creator” via a hybrid zoom meeting. More info to follow
DESCRIPTION:Paul Sanders will present live from the UK his talk entitled “The Soul of the Creator” via a hybrid zoom meeting. This presentation will explore the relationship a photographer must have with their subject & why we so often fail to pay our fullest attention to our muse. Every genre of photography is a collaboration between two elements\, the photographer & the subject but each has the impressions of hundreds\, if not thousands of other influences embedded within them. This talk aims to unravel the mystery of this relationship & offers thoughts about how we might all benefit from being a little more grateful of the hands of others in our chosen subject. \n  \nEnglish fine art photographer Paul Sanders has been involved in photography since leaving school\, first as a black & white printer\, then as a fashion photographer. His career changed direction in the early 1990s as he started working as a news photographer. This change led to a post at Reuters & then The Times newspaper\, as Picture Editor overseeing the entire visual content of the prestigious publication. Paul left The Times at the end of 2011 to pursue his love of nature & the landscape. \nPaul’s approach to landscape photography is one of mindful connection. After looking at nearly 20\,000 images every day during his years at the Times\, his own work is the result of his emotional & spiritual responses to the subjects. He works with & reflects the sense of stillness & calm he feels whilst with them.  \nA passionate advocate for mental health & the benefits of using photography to help with recovery\, Paul leads workshops for West Kent Mind to build confidence & resilience for those suffering with a wide range of mental health needs. \nHis first book\, a limited edition of 150 (self published through Envisage Books)\, sold out in under 24 hours. Paul is a sought after speaker in the UK & Europe. His highly reflective work has been exhibited widely across the UK\, Europe & Japan. Paul is an ambassador for Fujifilm UK\, Fotospeed Papers & Lee Filters. \nVisit Paul’s website at www.discoverstill.com as well as his Instagram account @discover_still & his Facebook page discoverstil. \nThis 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/. 
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/paul-sanders-of-the-uk-will-present-the-soul-of-the-creator-via-a-hybrid-zoom-meeting-more-info-to-follow/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240226T192611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193950Z
UID:43648-1715022000-1715029200@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS member Jeff Schaeffer shares “Travel Photography – Capturing the Experience!”
DESCRIPTION: BPS member Jeff Schaeffer shares “Travel Photography – Capturing the Experience!” \nJeff enjoys traveling to new places and enjoys capturing the experience to share with others.  He is enthusiastic about traveling to foreign places but also enjoys traveling in the USA and exploring places near to home.  In 2023\, he and his wife decided to do a ‘day trip’ each week to get out\, explore and shoot!  Jeff will share tips and ideas that have helped him in his travel photography journey.  He will also share several ideas of day trips that are within a couple of hours of home where to practice capturing our experiences to share with others.  \nAs a follow-up to the presentation\, we will schedule two ‘day trips’ this summer to get out and practice! \nJeff is a retired business intelligence and analytics IT professional.  Once retired\, Jeff began focusing on photography and enjoys learning and practicing all types of photography.  He loves to travel and has spent about half a year in India where his passion for travel photography really grew.  He has had images published in “The Hindu” – a national newspaper in India\, a book “Kalarippayattu:  A Holistic Martial Art from India” published in Poland and on signs and advertisements throughout India.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-jeff-schaeffer-shares-travel-photography-capturing-the-experience/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T231402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T001641Z
UID:43563-1713207600-1713214800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Phil Penman will present a talk entitled “Street Photography Unfiltered” in a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Historical events are happening all around us all the time. As photographers we have an ability to be able to share stories & capture world events in real time. Learn about the thought process behind picking a subject\, capturing it & getting it out into the world from one of the absolutely most respected in the genre. \nThe British-born\, New York-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets for more than 25 years. In his career as a news & magazine photographer\, with a large body of work in such publications as The Guardian\, The Independent\, The New York Review of Books\, among others\, Phil has photographed major public figures & historical events. In particular\, his reportage following the September 11\, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has featured on NBC’s Today show\, as well as on the BBC\, History Channel\, & Al Jazeera; his images have been included in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum & its archives. Phil’s work covering the pandemic lockdown in New York City has been acquired by the U.S. Library of Congress\, whose collection holds work by such great Depression-era documentarians as Walker Evans & Dorothea Lange. Besides showing at Leica galleries in New York\, Washington\, D.C.\, Boston & London\, Penman’s signature street photography has appeared in international exhibitions as far afield as Venice\, Berlin & Sydney. \n\n \n Phil tours theorld teaching workshops on photography for Leica Akademie. \nPenman’s first book\, “Street”\, published in 2019\, became a best-seller & was featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He just released his second book\, “New York Street Diaries”. \nAmong his accolades: Phil was recently named among the “52 Most Influential Street Photographers\,” alongside such legends as Henri Cartier-Bresson\, Sebastião Salgado\, Diane Arbus & Garry Winogrand. “Voted Top 10 Street Photographers 2019” – The Phoblographer. “From astronauts on the crosswalk to young skaters shredding on high rooftops\, to 30-foot-tall statues lying sideways on the back of a truck\, Penman’s subjects prove there’s never a dull moment in the Big Apple” – Jenny Zhang\, My Modern MET. “Top 10 Contemporary Street Photographers living today” – My Modern MET. “If the photographs themselves are stunning – by turn surprising\, moving\, funny & even shocking – the show’s real star is New York itself. Penman’s love of his adoptive home shines through on every page” – Grazia Magazine.\n \nVisit Phil’s WEBSITE. \nThis will be a paid event for non-BPS 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/phil-penman-will-present-a-hybrid-zoom-talk-entitled-street-photography-unfiltered/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240226T192339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T193430Z
UID:43646-1711998000-1712005200@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS member Jeff Grabert presents “South Africa Private Reserves Safari”
DESCRIPTION:BPS member Jeff Grabert presents “South Africa Private Reserves Safari” \nThis program will highlight photography from private reserves in South Africa.  These reserves border world famous Kruger National Park and no fences keep the animals from traversing into and out of the parks.  Unlike Kruger\, guides can take guests off-road for very intimate sightings.  Additionally\, only lodge guests can be on the land so there is much less traffic and vehicle occupancy at sightings is limited.  Photographic tips will be discussed as well as advice on gear\, lodging\, and best times to go. \n  \nJeff says\, “I am a self-taught travel photographer with a portfolio that showcases images from multiple continents and an array of subject matters. My particular focus is nature and culture.  With a degree in biology\, I have had a lifelong fascination with the natural world.  My “Happy Place” is being on location pursuing wildlife and wilderness images.  From the Serengeti to Patagonia\, the scenery and wildlife may change but the feeling remains the same – being connected with the earth.  It is my hope that my photography helps the viewer connect with that feeling as well.” \n  \nSee Jeff’s work at  www.grabertimages.com
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-jeff-grabert-presents-south-africa-private-reserves-safari/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T231109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T192050Z
UID:43560-1711393200-1711400400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night with Jonathan Vaines of the UK as judge.
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan will give highly skilled reviews of all the images as well as demonstrate selected image processing suggestions. Details will follow. \nJonathan has been the Regional Organizer for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) for five years & is the Judges’ Secretary for the East Anglian Federation (EAF) of Photographic Societies in Great Britain. He is also an A panel judge and a sponsored lecturer for Paper Spectrum. Jonathan tutors for the RPS & online photo clubs that operate predominantly in North America\, running processing method workshops most weeks. BPS will have a session with Jonathan in November 2024. Explore Jonathan’s WEBSITE. \n \nDon’t forget\, BPS members\, that our first photo competition and image critique of the year is coming up in March. Photos must be entered by midnight on March 10. If you are wondering about sizing your images\, click on the link: http://tinyurl.com/BPS-Resizing for a simple two page document to help you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-critique-night-with-jonathan-vaines-of-the-uk-as-judge/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T230817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240317T200138Z
UID:43558-1710788400-1710795600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Arthur Meyerson will present “Endless Highway\, An Ongoing Photographic Journey” via a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America’s finest color photographers & is a highly sought after speaker & workshop instructor. He has traveled throughout the world\, visiting all seven continents photographing for advertising\, corporate & editorial clients. Arthur is a three-time winner of Adweek’s Southwest Photographer of the Year award\, as well as being named one of the 30 best advertising photographers by American Photo. In 1999\, he was honored by Nikon’s illustrious Legends Behind the Lens series. \nArthur’s images are imbued with a sense of poetry & spirit of time & place. The poetry comes from his appreciation & understanding of the human condition. His ability to capture a sense of place comes from his emotional awareness. Arthur builds & creates images that record the nuances that define our world\, in color.  \nHis photographs are exhibited internationally\, appear in numerous publications & are part of several permanent museum collections. Arthur’s first monograph\, “The Color of Light” was published in 2012 & his highly acclaimed second book\, “The Journey” was released in 2017. \nVisit Arthur’s WEBSITE. \n \nThis will be a paid event for non-BPS 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/arthur-meyerson-will-present-via-a-hybrid-zoom-session-endless-highway-an-ongoing-photographic-journey/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T230622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T230622Z
UID:43556-1709578800-1709586000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:"Capturing Motion"  presented by Betsy Wilson.
DESCRIPTION:Betsy will explore the world of motion photography through her unique perspective.  A combination of traditional techniques of controlling shutter speed with some non-traditional concepts using camera motion and light-painting\, Betsy’s images will inform and inspire us to try new ideas. Using your camera to capture motion in ways beyond what we see with our eyes results in endless creative possibilities. \nBetsy began learning photography after retiring from a career as a newspaper publisher.  Her husband Jim gave her his hand-me-down camera and a lot of encouragement\, and now says he created a monster.  Her passion for photography includes a wide variety of types including macro\, landscape and nature photography.   In addition to being honored as Photographer of the Year Award at the Chester County Camera Club in Pennsylvania\, she has received numerous recognitions for her artistic photography including a Silver Medal awarded at the Wilmington International Exhibition of Photography\, and First Place Award in Photography at the Philadelphia Flower Show.  Betsy is an active member of the Chester County Camera Club\, and has given numerous presentations and led workshops for area camera clubs.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/capturing-motion-presented-by-betsy-wilson/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231212T230411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T235825Z
UID:43554-1708369200-1708376400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Guy Tal will present “Creativity & Expression in Photography” in a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Here is what we will experience from this talk in Guy’s own words: “Photography is a medium eminently capable of both objective representation & subjective expression. This dichotomy\, although long resolved in other media\, is still a subject of contention among photographers & critics. If we accept photography as a medium for expressive art\, the question remains: how to use a medium designed to record realistic appearances to convey subjective & emotional meanings. In the words of Ernst Haas: how to humanize the machine.” In this talk\, Guy will discuss some of the challenges faced by photographic artists today & historically. Explaining his philosophy of art & some of the science of visual expression\, Guy will also discuss how photography\, even in its purest forms\, may express concepts beyond just representation of appearances. \nGuy is a professional writer & photographic artist based in Torrey\, Utah. He works primarily in the high-desert region known as the Colorado Plateau\, where he lives & spends many weeks each year hiking\, camping & communing with the wild landscape & its natural inhabitants. In his photographic work\, Guy places emphasis on originality & personal expression rather than documentation. He is the author of several books & a regular contributor to various photographic publications. \nFor a sampling of Guy’s work and writings\, please visit his WEBSITE or his BLOG.  \n \n\nGuy Tal’s talk is sponsored in large part by Cardinal Camera. A number of BPS members have purchased their gear from this fantastic\, family & locally owned store. This includes Vince Pellegrini (and three of his friends)\, Ivan Bub\, Bill Coughlin\, Bert Rogers & Jim Kessel. The store was founded by George H. Seelig in 1937\, one year before BPS was organized. A subsequent owner\, George K. Seelig\, had his roots in Reading in the 1960s at Wyomissing Corporation. Kurt Seelig now runs the business. Cardinal Camera has evolved into one of the largest volume camera stores in the US with stores in Lansdale\, King of Prussia & Ephrata along with Howell\, NJ & Charlotte\, NC. It’s been an excellent go to resource. Thank you Kurt! \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/guy-tal-will-present-creativity-expression-in-photography-in-a-hybrid-zoom-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20240116T184226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T214528Z
UID:43618-1707159600-1707166800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:”The Seeing Lens” program
DESCRIPTION:Berks County Veterans Administration representatives Kaylin Brice and Amy Cook will introduce ”The Seeing Lens” program\, a 10-week therapeutic photography group program. \nDuring the presentation we will see how this program combines learning photographic techniques with group counseling for veterans. Some of the participants’ experiences\, successes\, and samples of their amazing photos taken during the course will be shared. \n“The Seeing Lens” was developed through a partnership of the Lebanon VA Medical Center and Lebanon Valley College. For the past 5 years the program has been offered to Veterans in recovery at the Lebanon VA Medical Center with great success\, now they would like to offer it at the Berks County VA. \nAs many of you might know\, BPS has been involved with area non-profits for decades. Our members provide photography services for many fundraising events\, construction projects\, award ceremonies\, youth camps\, and dedications. Often the club members who volunteer say they get more out of the experience than they give. So when Kaylin contacted BPS and asked if we could assist them with “The Seeing Lens”  we met over Zoom and they introduced the program. Join us and see why we said YES\, YES\, YES!!!  to volunteer and help with this amazing program.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/the-seeing-lens-program/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20231010T183841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231212T233245Z
UID:43383-1705345200-1705352400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Dewitt Jones will present “Making Your Art Your Life” during a hybrid zoom session from his home in Molokai\, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:Dewitt will share his career in photography from its beginnings to the present day. He spent 20 years with National Geographic\, 10 years in advertising & writing columns for Outdoor Photographer Magazine\, & another 20 years lecturing on creativity & vision. During all of this time\, he created a heck of a lot of images. What has he learned from them? How has his experiences as a photographer affected his life & how he has lived it? Dewitt will share both his images & his lessons with us in a spellbinding talk. \nDewitt is possibly the most sought after international keynote speaker in photography. He has shared his message of “Celebrating What’s Right with the World!” with hundreds of colleges\, associations & corporations. Everyone is urged to watch his TEDx Talk HERE prior to this session. Check out Dewitt’s WEBSITE. \nAs one of America’s top professional image makers\, Dewitt spent 20 years as a freelance photographer for National Geographic\, photographing stories all over the globe. Turning to advertising\, Dewitt rose to the forefront of corporate creative marketing\, photographing national advertising campaigns for Dewar’s Scotch\, Canon & United Airlines. As a motion picture director\, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards (“Climb” – Best Live Action Short Film & “John Muir’s High Sierra” – Best Short Subject Documentary). He has published many books\, including “California!”\, “Visions of Wilderness”\, “What The Road Passes By”\, “ROBERT FROST – A Tribute to the Source”\, “Canyon Country”\, “John Muir’s America” & “Anasazi World”. His most recent book\, “The Nature of Leadership”\, was created in collaboration with Dr. Stephen R. Covey & A. Roger Merrill (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People). Dewitt’s column\, Basic Jones\, appeared monthly in Outdoor Photographer magazine for over 20 years. Dewitt is a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Drama & he holds a Masters Degree in film making from UCLA. \nDewitt’s knowledge of the creative process\, his relaxed and genuine style\, and his ability to communicate make his presentations truly outstanding. We are very fortunate to have Dewitt speak to us. \nThis will be a combined session with the LNC Photo Group\, the West Shore Photography Club in Mechanicsburg\, PA & the Cape Fear Camera Club in Wilmington\, NC. BPS welcomes our friends. \n \n \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/dewitt-jones-who-will-present-making-your-art-your-life/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T210000
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SUMMARY:November 20\, 2023: Tony Bramley of Essex England will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Composition: The Principles & Elements of Art in Photography”.
DESCRIPTION:November 20\, 2023: Tony Bramley of Essex England will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Composition: The Principles & Elements of Art in Photography”. You are sure to remember the wonderful experience we had with Tony as the judge for the October 24\, 2022 BPS competition. \nTony actually teaches a 2 day Advanced Composition workshop in England. This session will cover a lot of ground taught in that workshop. It will be very different from the usual talks on composition as Tony will relate it to other forms of art and discuss how this translates to photography. All levels find it interesting. \nDuring this session\, we will learn how interesting the content of our images can be & that there were never any ‘rules’ in composition. He will review the considerations on the creation of the perfect composition & show how so much more should go into producing a photograph when looking at the elements of composition. Tony will explore behind this thought process by discussing the artistic design elements that make up an image. These principles hold fast for the art world & sit comfortably within both traditional & contemporary photography. \nOften it is quoted “To break the rules you need to understand the rules”. This presentation helps to understand the key principles & elements that should be considered when creating an image. It shows that an image breaking the rules usually obeys other principles or elements\, supporting the finished composition. Whether it is pictorial\, creative or abstract photography that you shoot\, you should go away with a new view on the content of your photographs. \nTony has been working as a professional photographer for over twenty five years\, winning several awards & accreditations within professional photography from the British Institute of Professional Photographers & the Royal Photographic Society. Storm Photography Ltd.\, a corporate photography service\, has been the professional photography side of his work for most of this time. In 2016\, Tony started The Light Academy\, photography training for one2one\, group training & group workshops. He has published 5 books & teaches on YouTube\, as well. His goal is to help photographers to enjoy their photography & become confident in their creativity. As part of this activity\, Tony has been doing camera club talks & judging internationally. \nIn December 2015\, Tony was made a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society for his unique conceptual work on Suprematism within photography. This was followed by the Royal Photographic Society Fellowship of the Year Award in 2016 for the “most outstanding panel of work achieving a Fellowship”. This very prestigious award was in recognition of Tony’s work in blending photography with the Modernist Russian avant-garde movement of Dynamic Suprematism\, a painting style begun by the Polish-Ukrainian artist Kazimir Malevich in 1913. This art movement focused on the fundamentals of geometric abstract art painted in a limited range of colors. It is based upon the “the supremacy of pure artistic feeling” rather than on visual depiction of objects. Tony is working photographically in this very unique style. He abstracts his compositions from single photographs using existing geometry within the content. \nPhotography is not only Tony’s profession but also his passion. His personal photography includes abstract\, street\, modern & contemporary architecture\, still life & portrait photography. \nMembers can check out these various links to Tony’s work: HERE\, www.lightacademy.co.uk\, www.suprematism.co.uk & www.stormphotography.co.uk \nThis 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 “Tony Bramley – November 20” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation\, your pass will be emailed to you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/november-20-2023-tony-bromley-of-essex-england-will-do-a-hybrid-zoom-presentation-titled-composition-the-principles-elements-of-art-in-photography/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20230801T034743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T185647Z
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SUMMARY:BPS "Gear Night" with Special guest\, Steve Miller from Dan's Camera City
DESCRIPTION:November 6\, 2023 at 7 PM: “Gear Night” Special guest\, Steve Miller\, an expert equipment specialist at Dan’s Camera City in Allentown\, will be our guest speaker for “Gear Night”.  Steve will share :\n1) How to best use newer technology and gear and the advantages/solutions that particular piece of gear provides from different brands .\n2) A comparison to photo gear from 5\, 10\, or 15 years ago\n3) Non-camera specific gear recommendations to improve your photography\n4) Dan’s Camera City photo outings and the types of opportunities they present\n5) Question and answer session. \nSteve says\, “I am from the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. I am a lover of all things outdoors and living life. My passions include exploring via mountain bike or hiking. I also love chasing that sweet light while bikepacking and backpacking. My other interests are sustainable trail building\, freshwater snorkeling and of course photography. Most of my time off is spent pursuing these activities with my wife Christina or our friends. My photographic pursuits are landscape\, night sky\, wildlife\, action\, creative portraiture and macro photography. I am an equipment specialist\, staff trainer and photography instructor at Dan’s Camera City located in Allentown\, PA. I love to help people expand their creativity and photography. I have been doing nature photography since 1996 and have been employed by Dan’s Camera since 2004. I have led several photography workshops including waterfall\, birds in flight\, and night sky photography. I currently own mirrorless cameras and lenses from Sony\, Canon and Nikon\, but have familiarity with Olympus and Fuji.” \nBRING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY and CAMERA GEAR QUESTIONS!  This is a great opportunity to ask any gear related questions you have to one of the experts in our area! \n  \nMasks are suggested\, but not required \n  \nLink for guests to get the Zoom link is as follows:  https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-gear-night/
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-gear-night/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20221121T221158Z
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SUMMARY:June 19\, 2023: Nic Stover will present “The Power to Create” via a hybrid Zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:June 19\, 2023: Nic Stover will present “The Power to Create” via a hybrid Zoom session. You will remember Nic as our judge from the June 27\, 2022 BPS Competition. \nJoin professional landscape photographer Nic Stover for this BPS session about an area of photography that is hard to quantify & takes some time to discover but is a critical part of the photographic process. Embracing the “Power to Create” gives each of us the permission needed to embrace the creative process of art. Together\, we will work with Nic to understand this process & how we can access it. This presentation will help us to look at our work & creative process in completely different ways than ever before. You will see how you need to give yourself permission to go deeper into your creative self to explore a wider range of what you & your work represent. \nAs Nic explains it\, this presentation will explore a number of concepts. How creativity is not something that is a limited\, singular event but is repeatable & endless. How to shift from thinking of yourself as (just) a photographer to being an artist &/or creative storyteller. Exploration of how we form limiting beliefs that disable our work & block us from being the creatives we want to be. Discovering where one gets inspiration & how you can more easily return to those states. Define how Nic sees his own creative process & how you might view yours. Realize how we need to understand the technical aspects of our craft and then move away from it\, ASAP. Introduction of the concept of the Whole Brain Photographer\, our brain states & how we can be creating while using both sides of our brain. The need to make the time for ourselves & establish the environment needed to create. The importance of understanding that creating is messy & getting comfortable in these states of unrest & how you can find your routines of repair. How you can work consciously & unconsciously to cultivate the ideal mindset for your own creative path. \nNic Stover is based in San Luis Obispo\, California. He focuses on nature photography classes & workshops\, encouraging his class participants to develop their skills\, explore their capabilities & create meaningful work. Through his classes\, webinars\, tutorials & presentations Nic works with people of all ages\, backgrounds\, experiences & desires focused around a dialog on how they can thrive in their own unique\, creative & artistic process. You can find more information about Nic at www.stoverphoto.com. \nThis 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 athttps://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. At checkout\, please specify “Nic Stover – June 19” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation\, your pass will be emailed to you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/june-19-2023-nic-stover-will-present-the-power-to-create-via-a-hybrid-zoom-session/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T072422
CREATED:20221121T222139Z
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SUMMARY:March 27\, 2023: BPS Member Photo Competition Night with Nanci Ori
DESCRIPTION:March 27\, 2023: BPS Member Photo Competition Night with Nanci Ori as judge for a hybrid Zoom meeting. The theme of this event will be announced in the near future. \nNancy Ori is extremely qualified to judge & critique our competition. She obtained a BA degree in Fine Arts from Elmira College & an MS degree in Visual Communications from Pratt Institute. She worked for 25 years as an in-house corporate photographer and manager of Video & Photography Services. \n \nNancy is now the owner of New Jersey Media Center\, LLC where she continues to do product\, portrait & food photography. She also enjoys teaching photography globally as well as exhibiting her fine art photographs. Nancy was taught by Ansel Adams and then affiliated for many years with the Ansel Adams Workshop in California. She is currently on the faculty of several museums & teaches privately. In 1995\, she founded the New Jersey Photography Forum\, which has become the largest & most recognized group of fine art exhibiting photographers in NJ. \nNancy predominantly photographs in the ever-changing landscape\, but over the past several years has combined mixed media & abstract images into her bag of interests. Her work has been widely collected & exhibited in museums & galleries throughout the globe\, has been chosen to participate in numerous grant projects & fine art exhibits\, & is in numerous permanent museum collections including the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. Along with exhibiting her own work\, Nancy has curated & juried hundreds of exhibits at a wide variety of venues internationally & leads workshops internationally. See Nancy’s website for more information: www.nancyoriworkshops.com.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-27-2023-bps-member-photo-competition-night-with-nanci-ori/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
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