Visual Design Techniques for Making Stunning Photos - Ian Plant
2021-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | ZOOM
Ian Plant will present “Visual Design Techniques for Making Stunning Photos” via Zoom. In this session, professional photographer Ian Plant will share some of his favorite photos from around the world, as well as some of his top composition techniques for making compelling photographs that get noticed. You’ll gain a better understanding of visual design principles from this inspiring presentation.
Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano, braving the elements to photograph critically-endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Ian seeks out the hidden spaces in between the familiar, relying on long exposures, unique lighting conditions, non-traditional perspectives, and special natural events to show his subjects in a new light. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian is a frequent contributor to many leading photo magazines, the author of numerous books and instructional videos, and CEO of Shuttermonkeys, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration.
You can see Ian’s work at https://www.ianplant.com
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation.

Bob Gross of BPS will speak on “DIY Gear” via Zoom.
2021-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM

Zeb Andrews will present "Long Moments in Slow Places - My Time With Ultra Long Exposure Photography".
2021-03-15 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM

Tom Stoeri of BPS will present “Getting Set For The Shot!” via Zoom
2021-04-05 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM

Brooks Jensen will do a program entitled “Those Who Inspire Me & Why” via Zoom.
2021-04-19 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM

Leigh Reeves of BPS Australia chapter, will lead the session “Shoot & Share” via Zoom
2021-05-03 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Leigh Reeves of BPS Australia chapter, will lead the session “Shoot & Share” via Zoom. Please contact Leigh at reel1@me.com with comments, questions or interest in being involved.

“Urban Exploration Photography - Chronicles of Loss in Dark Environments” will be presented by Cindy Vasko via Zoom
2021-05-17 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM

Leigh Reeves of BPS Australia chapter will organize a night of “Sharing Special Interests” by BPS members
2021-06-07 08:00 - 17:00 | ZOOM
Leigh Reeves of BPS Australia chapter will organize a night of “Sharing Special Interests” by BPS members. Volunteers required! If there is enough interest, this session will be followed by an event with separate & combined special interest rooms later in the year. Please contact Leigh at reel1@me.com with comments, questions or interest in being involved.

Jim Zuckerman will address “How to Effectively Critique Your Photography” via Zoom.
2021-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation.

Second 2021 BPS Competition “Monochrome” in both the Nature & Pictorial categories via Zoom.
2021-06-28 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Second 2021 BPS Competition “Monochrome” in both the Nature & Pictorial categories via Zoom. Submission deadline has passed.
Please join us for this session to learn the results from Rich Lewis, a skilled outside photographer who will judge and critique the images. We have engaged Richard Lewis for this and for October’s BPS competitions. He will run these competitions at a very high & exciting level with learning for all. Rich was very well received when he spoke at two 2020 BPS meetings related to judging & composition. He was then to have returned for a full day BPS symposium on judging that was canceled because of the pandemic. Rich has been a professional and fine art photographer since the 1970’s with a passion for landscapes, especially the New Jersey Pine Barrens, abandoned buildings and interesting people. He is an active photography blogger, lecturer, instructor and conducts workshops in the New Jersey Pine Barrens to help photographers find their unique creative voice. Rich will be publishing “Photographing the New Jersey Pine Barrens, A Complete Photography Guide” shortly & is available for pre-order.
To learn more about Rich, visit his website: RichardLewisPhotography.com

Fun With Flash & Alternative Light Sources” via Zoom
2021-09-13 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Bob Gross of BPS will present “Fun With Flash & Alternative Light Sources” via Zoom. Bob will discuss the creative things we can do with on and off-camera flash and everyday flashlights to create exciting images.
Check your club email newsletter on Friday September 10th, 2021 for the meeting link.

Cole Thompson will discuss “Why Black & White” via Zoom.
2021-09-20 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Cole Thompson will discuss “Why Black & White” via Zoom. Cole is considered one of today’s premier fine art B&W photographers. Having Cole speak to BPS is truly a big deal. He is very passionate about his work which lends to his unusually inspirational talks. All who have heard Cole have left totally in awe & filled with flowing creative juices.
To learn more about Cole, his work, vision & writings, visit his truly amazingWEBSITE.
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation.

Bill Coughlin of BPS will discuss "Infrared Photography."
2021-10-04 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Bill will be discussing the fun, challenges, and requirements of Infrared Photography. His presentation will include an overview of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, specifically “Near-infrared” which is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum just beyond the visible range, which cannot be seen with the human eye. Bill will show examples of Infrared (IR) Photos taken with filters of various wavelength ‘cut offs’, as well as post processing procedures

Mitch Dobrowner will present “The Still Earth” via Zoom
2021-10-18 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Mitch is an outstanding fine art photographer. His imagery is magnificent. His landscapes are incredibly breathtaking. His storm chasing scenes are other-worldly & considered the best of this genre.
“Growing up on Long Island (Bethpage), NY, I felt lost in my late teens. Worried about my future direction in life, my father gave me an old Argus rangefinder to fool around with. Little did he realize what an important gesture that would turn out to be for me. After doing some research and seeing the images of Minor White and Ansel Adams I quickly became addicted to photography.
I left home at 21, quitting my job, leaving my friends and family to see the American Southwest for myself. In California I eventually met my wife, and together we had 3 children, and created our own design studio – and the tasks of running a business and raising a family took priority to photography. During that time I stopped taking pictures. Years later, in early 2005, inspired by my wife, children and friends – I again picked up my cameras. I’ve been on a mission since then to create images that help evoke how I see our amazing planet.
I owe much to the great photographers of the past, especially Ansel Adams, for their dedication to the craft and for inspiring me in my late teens. Though I have never met them, their inspiration helped me determine the course my life would take.
I live with my wife Wendy, my son Joshua, our dog Jet and our brat cat Jax in our homes in Los Angeles and Lone Pine, California.”
Check out Mitch’s incredible work on his WEBSITE. You will not want to miss his talk after the visit.
*****Important Note******: This free meeting will be held via Zoom. Details are in the BPS Member Center on our website. For non-members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by 10/13/2021 the Wednesday prior.

BPS Photo Competition
2021-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Third BPS Competition “Anything Goes” for both Nature & Pictorial categories, allowing creativity to flow for everyone & to cover everyone’s favorite genre via Zoom. Submission deadline will be Sunday, October 10 with a link to be announced. As noted above, Richard Lewis will judge and critique this session as well as the June 2021 BPS Competition so you’ll definitely want to get his input on your images.

Berks Photographic is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Tom Stoeri of BPS will address: “Habits: Avoid Some - Transform Others - Make ‘em Good”
2021-11-01 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Tom Stoeri of BPS will address “Habits: Avoid Some – Transform Others – Make ‘em Good” via Zoom only. Tom asks – What habits do you have as a photographer that should be avoided, transformed, and changed to make you a better photographer? As an outdoor photographer, I have some bad habits that I work to change and will go over some that you might want to consider changing. We all do it! Also will include some suggestions for post processing and assessing your work when you return and look at what you have created. What are the happy accidents to consider in your work and how do you go about assessing your “keepers”?? Looking forward to sharing with you all!
*****Important Note******: This free meeting will be held via Zoom. Details are in the BPS member center on our website. For non-members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by October 27

John Paul Caponigro will present “Antarctica Seen 3 Ways”
2021-11-15 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
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John Paul Caponigro will give a very inspirational & creative zoom session for BPS titled “Antarctica Seen 3 Ways” & dovetail this with his educational views on “What Printing Can Do For You & Your Images”. There will also be an extended Q&A session.
BPS is extremely fortunate to have scheduled this event as John Paul is one of the most sought after photography speakers in the Nation. He is an internationally collected visual artist (Smithsonian, Princeton, Estee Lauder) and published writer (Apple, Huffington Post, Camera Arts). He leads unique adventures in the wildest places on earth to help participants creatively make deeper connections with nature and themselves. Get a taste of what he does in his Google and TEDx talks.
I assure you, this is absolutely a not-to-be-missed evening with BPS.
As a special offer to BPS, John Paul has made his Digital Printing Quick Start Guide available for free HERE. Download it today to help you be prepared for the session.
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation.

BPS is very fortunate to have John Paul Caponigro speaking to us on November 15, 2021. John Paul was unbelievably generous in regard to his honorarium. He asked that the members be made aware of his free e-book “Digital Printing Quick Start Guide”. It is requested that all those considering tuning into this session please consider downloading John Paul’s book prior to his session. It is available for free HERE.
*****Important Note******: This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. This meeting will be held via Zoom. For members, details are in the BPS Member Center on our website. 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 Paul Caponigro on November 15, 2021 in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is Wednesday, November 10.

Best of the Year
2021-11-29 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
“Best of the Year” finale via Zoom with Henry Rowan of the PA Center for Photography judging & critiquing the competition winners from 2021 to determine the BPS submissions for the 2022 Michael Day International Competition

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Valerie Hoffman of BPS will present “Photographing Holiday Lights”
2021-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Valerie Hoffman of BPS will present “Photographing Holiday Lights” via Zoom & hopefully in person. Love the beauty of the twinkle and sparkle of holiday lights at night, but struggle to capture good images that convey what you see? You’re certainly not alone. The camera’s meter is usually of little help and focusing can be a huge struggle.
Join Valerie Hoffman, a local photography workshop leader and member of Berks Photographic Society, as she shares with us a few simple tips, tricks and gear to help capture great light displays this holiday season.
More info on Valerie’s photography and workshops can be found atwww.ValerieHoffmanPhotography.com
Instagram @ValerieHoffmanPhotography
Facebook: Valerie A Hoffman Photography
*****Important Note******: This free meeting will be held via Zoom. Details are in the BPS Member Center on our website. For non-members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by December 1.

BPS Annual Meeting - It is very important that all BPS members participate in this annual meeting.
2021-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
BPS Annual Meeting – It is very important that all BPS members participate in this annual meeting.

Betsy Wilson will present "Still Life - Beyond Fruit Bowls and Flowers" via zoom
2022-01-03 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
“Still Life – Beyond Fruit Bowls and Flowers”
Betsy Wilson will explore the world of still life photography through her unique perspective. A combination of traditional still life subjects, nature’s fascinating still subjects, and a few whimsical and unusual creations, Betsy’s still lifes provide studies in composition and lighting. Unlike landscape or street photography, the photographer is in complete control of subject matter, composition, shape, color, depth of field, lighting and presentation. The true skill lies in the ability to take something mundane and everyday out of its normal habitat and transform it into something of beauty by using our skills as photographers.
Betsy 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 she has never looked back. 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, 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 for area camera clubs.
http://www.letscapturethemoment.com/photo-fun/still-life/
*****Important Note******: This free meeting will be held via Zoom. Details are in the BPS Member Center on our website. For non-members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by December 29th.

“The Call of Creativity” with Freeman Patterson via ZOOM
2022-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Freeman Patterson is a world renowned photographer as well as a very respected writer. He is among today’s “classic” photography figures. He has exhibited widely throughout the world over his 60 year career in photography & visual arts. He has taught innumerable workshops in many countries, but especially in Canada, South Africa, and New Zealand. He has authored 15 books, five of them on photography and visual design; his most recent, Embracing Creation, was published in conjunction with the opening of his large retrospective exhibition at New Brunswick’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery in September 2013. Freeman is an elected member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art and a recipient of the Photographic Society of America’s highest award, the Progress Medal. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 1985 and the Order of New Brunswick in 2013. Seewww.freemanpatterson.com for more information and to read the current and back issues of “Images, Ideas, and Reflections”, Freeman’s periodical letter (six issues per year).
Patterson was born in Shamper’s Bluff, New Brunswick, Canada. He explored several avenues, including a Master in Divinity degree from Columbia University, Dean of Religious Studies at Alberta College & film production. He then returned to New Brunswick in 1973 to pursue his personal artistic vision & interests.
The Berks Photographic Society has joined forces with the Lancaster Photo Group led by Lynn Garwood and the West Shore Photography Club led by Dennis Baker to enable this incredible opportunity to have Freeman Patterson speak to us via Zoom. This session is sponsored in part by Michael DellaCroce of Retro Photo Reading & Retro Photo York. Thank you, Michael.
Patterson’s session is titled “The Call of Creativity”. He begins this presentation by making a clear distinction between art and craft and provides a succinct description of the role of craft in supporting the creation of art. He follows with a talk about the nature of creativity and ways to nurture and develop the creativity with which each of us is born. He includes stories of people who have used their creativity in difficult circumstances to benefit others and follows this with a series of photographs (with commentary) that illustrate his main points and reveal how both the symbols in our dreams and the symbols in our art tell our life story.
Freeman has presented this program many times and, in several countries, – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Israel, France, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States – and regularly updates both the spoken and visual content. I urge everyone to not miss this session. It will be one for the books.
Put this on your calendar and plan to join us for an amazing evening. 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 “Freeman Patterson – January 12” in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is the Wednesday before the meeting, January 12, 2022.

"Time in Motion"- Creating Images in Camera or Cell Phone to show motion
2022-02-07 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
“Time in Motion”- Creating Images in Camera or Cell Phone to show motion
February 7th- at the Goggleworks (Pandemic and weather permitting)
Dutch Bagley will explore creating motion images in-camera. The images are a single exposure, made in manual mode with LIVE view, the camera settings are set to the current lighting conditions and a combination of physical movements of the camera/lens, and body/hands is then determined. The interplay of minimalistic static elements and create a previsualized idea of what will be captured during exposure, how the lines/curves will be composed in a final portrait/landscape format. The basic photographic view is visualizing and capturing the architecture and structure of objects in the world around me. But once the lines, curves, arcs and angles are seen and exposed, Dutch looks to see how those elements may give them a sense of motion, a sense of mystery, a sense of possibly being imbued with energy and life. The images are highly abstractive in their composition, and it becomes gratifying to the maker if the viewer tends to move their head in different directions to gain a better perspective or understanding of what has been presented.
Dutch’s photographic education is a self-taught one, exploring all aspects of image making. When capturing an image, Dutch tries to see the final result, ‘before’ pressing the shutter. He believes that what we observe, feel and experience, forms the core of one’s life’s story. Part of his story is reflected in photographic images taken in an instant of time, in his world, that here and now. The act of processing those images allows him to express how deeply, either with awe, joy or sadness, those moments in time have affected him. His images are how he tells his story. He has been photographing for his pleasure since the 1970’s with large format cameras and some film and DSLR’s. In 2014 he joined his first camera club, which evolved into becoming a member of five clubs, entered national competitions and made photographic presentations to local clubs. His favorite subjects are: architecture primarily in NYC, abandoned buildings and single exposure intentional camera movement. Dutch is the Director of Curation for the Lakefront and Millstone River Galleries in NJ
https://www.photographsbydutch.net

Sean Kernan will present “Setting the Photographer Aside” via zoom
2022-02-21 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Sean Kernan will present “Setting the Photographer Aside” to BPS via Zoom. Kernan will discuss a few foundational points, then talk about the idea of releasing one’s ideas and working in the almost childlike presence that is the state of creativity.
So, do you know Sean Kernan’s work? If you don’t, check out his website HERE. He is extremely amazing.
Sean Kernan is a widely-exhibited photographer, writer, film maker and teacher, focused on the exploration of creativity. He is the author of The Secret Books (with Jorge Luis Borges), Among Trees (With Anthony Doerr), Darrell Petit In Stone, and Looking Into the Light, on creativity and photography. Kernan’s photographic work has been exhibited and published in France, Mexico, Egypt, Greece, China, Italy, Switzerland, Iran, Korea, and across the U.S. He has made the award-winning films, Crow Stories, The Kampala Boxing Club, A Mind of Winter, and The Visitor. He has also collaborated with the dance company of choreographer Alison Chase on a theater/dance/multimedia work, Drowned, that premiered at MASS MoCA. Clients include AT&T, Knoll, GE, Pratt and Whitney, New York Times, Smithsonian, Bloomberg, Harvard. Kernan has taught and lectured at the New School/Parsons, Art Center Pasadena, Yale Medical School, ICP, and the University of Texas, and he has written for Communication Arts, Lenswork, and Graphis.
I learned of Sean Kernan when I watched John Paul Caponigro (our speaker on November 15) interview him as part of a Santa Fe Workshops series. Here is the posting of this webinar by John Paul in his newsletter “Insights”. I was quite overwhelmed by Kernan.
There are so many facets to Kernan. You’ll see this immediately if you spend time on his website. I don’t believe that I’ve ever spent so much time on a website before and I’ve enjoyed every visit. His portrait shots are very mesmerizing. His landscapes, so emotional. I have watched all of his videography. “Crow Stories” just aired to the public for the first time on October 15, 2021 and the venue was on the Crow Reservation near Yellowstone NP in Montana with Kernan present. The film is so incredibly good. His techniques of blending stories together is great as are his fade ins and outs with voices trailing over. “Crow Stories” tells intimate life stories and the many details of Crow life as seen through a special private looking glass as well as having amazing scenery. Sean has really captured something special. His short film “The Visitor” is such a touching tribute to his family’s past. We should all have such memories. The film was put together with so much feeling, passion and creativity.
Kernan does workshops through Maine Media and Santa Fe Workshops. Here is his book site.
Sean Kernan has incredibly agreed to speak to BPS. Wait until you see the presentation of this giant among us.
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 “Sean Kernan – February 21” in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is the Wednesday before the meeting.

Joshua Cripps will present “Telephoto Photography for Landscapes” via Zoom.
2022-03-21 19:30 - 21:30
For pure storytelling, nothing beats a telephoto lens. However, shooting with a telephoto comes with a suite of technical, creative, and compositional challenges. In this presentation, Josh will teach us how to use a long lens to create stunning landscape images. He will include composition techniques, ways to add depth and dimension, the different lenses he uses, and more.
Josh is a wilderness landscape photographer living in beautiful Mammoth Lakes, California. He feels that the power of landscape photography lies in capturing the magic of real moments experienced in nature. Josh believes that every photo should tell a story and should show the viewer exactly what was most special to the photographer in any given moment. This is how he shoots and loves to teach, as well. His goal is to give photographers the tools they need to understand their story of a place and to translate that story into a photo that is personal, beautiful, and makes their viewers say WOW.
All of Josh’s workshops and courses can be found on his website: www.joshuacripps.com
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 “Josh Cripps – March 21” in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is the Wednesday before the meeting.

“Chasing the Light” with Mollie Isaacs as judge. Details to follow.
2022-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
March 28, 2022: “Chasing the Light” with Mollie Isaacs as judge. Details to follow.
Mollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature, Wildlife, Flowers & Abstracts. She is passionate about photography and loves to share that passion by teaching others. Early in her career, she studied with Ansel Adams and Joyce Tenneson. She has won the Kodak Gallery Award 14 times, considered by some to be the “Oscar” of photography. Her work is in the Permanent Collection of the International Photography Hall of Fame & has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World & Grand Central Terminal in NYC. Isaacs runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours, offers online webinars & personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. Read more about her and see her work on her WEBSITE.
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BPS Member (and president) Bob Gross: “The Where, When and How of Masking”
2022-04-04 19:30 - 21:30
“How do I use the masking tools and techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop?” That question comes up a lot in conversations about post processing our images.
All the new masking tools and techniques that were added recently can make our editing tasks so much easier if we know where they are and how to use them.
So join us for an evening of discovery where BPS member Bob Gross will go over the basics of masking in Lightroom and Photoshop. Following this basic masking intro Bob will share some of his favorite masking tools, tips and tricks that you can add to your image editing toolbox.
After Bob’s presentation we’ll open up the meeting for members to ask questions and to share their favorite masking tips with the group.
Important Note*: For non-members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by March 30, 2022.

Chris McGinnis will speak on "It's the Little Things" via Zoom.
2022-04-18 19:30 - 21:30
Chris will share his favorite insect and spider images as he brings you into a tiny, hidden-in-plain-sight world. Specializing in field macro photography, Chris will discuss his gear for macro, explain his preferred camera settings, review tips for approaching subjects in the wild, share insights about processing techniques, and more! An interactive Q&A session will follow.
After a few years creating websites for a publishing company, Chris joined the Olympus America creative team and has been with Olympus for the past fourteen years. He currently serves as the Director of Creative Services and oversees all phases of Olympus’ graphic design, photography, and video production. Chris resides in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with his wife & twin daughters.
To see his work, visit his website (http://chrismcginnis.com), Instagram (http://instagram.com/innis2winnis), or Facebook page (http://fb.me/chrismcginnismacro).
Arrangements are being made to subsequently do a BPS macro photoshoot with Chris here in Berks County under the direction of Ivan Bub. Stay tuned for this small group workshop announcement.
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 “Chris McGinnis – April 18” in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is the Wednesday before the meeting.

BPS member Ginnie Lodge will share "My Experiments with Composites"
2022-05-02 19:30 - 21:30
BPS member Ginnie Lodge will share “My Experiments with Composites” She will “deconstruct” a composite image and describe her experimental and thought process in creating such an image. She’s still learning, so come along with her as she shares her journey.
Important Note*: For non Berks Photographic Society members interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (www.berksphotographic.org) &/or email BPS at guest-passes@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by April 27, 2022.

David Hutchinson will address “The Art of Seeing What You Can’t See” via Zoom
2022-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
This session will address all aspects of long exposure photography, including the technical details, the gear and filters needed, tips and tricks and an awareness of cautions. This will be a robust talk so be prepared for 2 hours.
With over 15 years of photography experience, David has over 100 images published in books, magazines and calendars around the globe. David is continuously inspired by both landscape and wildlife photography and has photographed across Western Canada, the Yukon, several US states, as well as Italy. Recently, David became Singh-Ray Filters’ first international brand ambassador, as well as other well-known brands like f-stop Gear, Topaz Labs, and FLM Canada tripods.
Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, David moved to British Columbia, Canada in 1993, and then to Sidney, British Columbia in 2002, where he currently resides. He now pursues nature photography full-time. He is passionate about preserving old growth forests and works to increase public awareness through his nature photography and videography. David recently won the prestigious “Best in Class” Award in Fine Art at the 2020 Professional Photographers of Canada (PPOC) National Image Competition. David also qualified as a finalist in the same competition for the Canadian Photographic Artist of the Year. David also recently received his Advanced Operations Drone Pilot License, which has helped him employ drone photography for a diverse range of photographic work.
David leads photography workshops on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the BC Mainland Coast, and the Arctic listed on his web site.
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 “David Hutchinson – May 16” in the Additional information/Order Notes box. Once we receive your donation, your pass will be emailed to you. The deadline to request passes for this event is the Wednesday before the meeting.
Sidney Pier, Sidney, Vancouver Island, BC Canada
