Berks Photographic Society

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

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.

“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 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.

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

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

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

Visual Design Techniques for Making Stunning Photos - Ian Plant
2021-02-15 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

“The Photographic Object” - Dawn Surrat
2021-02-01 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Dawn Surrat will speak on “The Photographic Object” via Zoom. Dawn will discuss her use of three dimensional objects & mixed media to tell a story, to create empathy & to connect to a memory. She accomplishes this with a variety of mediums and techniques, including transfer, dry and wet media, digital imagery, box building and bookbinding. The typical objects incorporated into her creations include boxes, tins, spools, frames, bottles, & ephemera.
Dawn earned a B.A. in Studio Arts from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro and a Bachelor and Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. Her years of work with dying patients in hospice settings is the backbone of her imagery. She combines photographs with photography based book structures, installations, and objects as visual meditations exploring concepts of grief, transition, healing and spirituality. Her work has been widely shown and is held in private and permanent collections across the United States. She is a 2016 Critical Mass Finalist and a 2018 nominee for the Royal Photography Society’s 100 Heroines.

For non-members of BPS interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership at
www.berksphotographic.org
OR
for a guest pass to the meeting, email request to:
guest-passes@berksphotographic.com.

"The Joy of Street Photography" by Barry Bub, MD
2021-01-18 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
“Street photography” is maddeningly indefinable. It is difficult to do well. It requires close encounters with strangers. It involves lots of walking. The pay is…… So why do it? In this lively presentation, it will become obvious why this presenter is never out in public without his compact camera.

Barry Bub MD, a native of South Africa, practiced family medicine in Reading for 26 years until his departure to NYC in 2000. Since then, he has trained in gestalt psychotherapy, pastoral counseling, trauma therapy and has taught and mentored physicians in communication, healing and well-being skills. He is the author of numerous journal articles and the book Communication Skills that Heal. He now lives in Sarasota, Florida where he teaches courses on various eclectic topics including street photography.

For non-members of BPS interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership at
www.berksphotographic.org
OR
for a guest pass to the meeting, email request to:
guest-passes@berksphotographic.com.

“Staying Inspired in Your Photography” - Knapp & Ella Hudson
2021-01-04 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Knapp & Ella Hudson will speak on “Staying Inspired in Your Photography” via Zoom. This couple will address how their backgrounds & marriage influenced their photographic journey together. They help run the Portland Camera Club, one of the oldest in the nation, established in 1899, & will share some insider tidbits on running a camera club.

For non-members of BPS interested in attending this session as a guest, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership at
www.berksphotographic.org
OR
for a guest pass to the meeting, email request to:
guest-passes@berksphotographic.com.

BPS Annual Meeting
2020-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Berks Photographic Society, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Annual Meeting

Best of the Year members’ competition - judging & critiques by Henry Rowan of the PA Center for Photography
2020-12-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Berks Photographic Society, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA, 19601, United States
BPS Photo Competition – “Best of the Year” judging & critiques by Henry Rowan of the PA Center for Photography from among the 91 award winning Class A & B images from the 2020 BPS photo competitions. Eligible winners of this event from Class A & B will be submitted to the International Michael Day Competition in January 2021.

Henry is a national award-winning photographer and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown. In addition to being a working, professional photographer, Henry is a frequent lecturer and judge throughout the region and teaches a variety of workshops at the PCP. Henry’s work is frequently on display at galleries and shows and he has gained a following for his distinctive style of portraiture as well as his unique portrayal of manscapes, nature, and sports.

Photographically, Henry’s style is well defined but somewhat difficult to describe. He plays with movement, light, and color in unison to create images that are easy to identify as his. The driving theme of his work is his concept of Non-Existent Imagery:

“The images I create never existed and never will exist. They are combinations of angles, colors, light, time, lenses, sensors, and more, which produce images that the human eye can’t see and the human mind can’t process in real life. Unlike the photojournalist, I am not trying to capture a moment in time, but rather I am hoping to create a feeling in space that conveys the essence of the subject.”
Working within this framework provides a great deal of artistic freedom and fosters a worldview that is both individualistic and offers unlimited creative opportunities. Many of his images are the result of hours of work and are part of his CameraGraph® series, in which post-processing plays a major role to visually construct his “reality”. Regardless of the scene, Henry strives to reveal the essence of his subjects in a manner that is as unique as the subjects themselves.
You may see his work at www.hrowanphotography.com/or contact him at henryrowan.pcp@gmail.com.

"Finding Beauty in the Broken" presented by Valerie A. Hoffman
2020-11-30 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
BPS member Valerie A. Hoffman will present “Finding Beauty in the Broken” via Zoom.

This program will cover a variety of abandoned, broken and rusty subjects that Valerie has encountered along the road. Valerie’s goal is to not only introduce a new or different type of subject matter than you may be used to photographing, but also to help you to see more creatively the common things that are present most anywhere you roam. Learn to look closer, where you will find shapes, patterns, textures, bold color, and sometimes hidden faces and characters. And, become thrilled by the opportunities to create interesting and unique images that are limited only by your vision.

Valerie A. Hoffman is an avid landscape, wildlife, architectural and real estate photographer based in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania. With a degree in photography, more than 35 years working in the photography industry and teaching private photography lessons, group classes and workshops, Valerie loves to inspire people to take their photography skills to deeper and more creative levels.

Follow Valerie:
Instagram: @ValerieHoffmanPhotography
Facebook: “Valerie A Hoffman Photography
Follow Valerie’s photo treks and class offerings at: valeriehoffmanphotography.com

BPS Scavenger Hunt
2020-11-23 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
BPS Scavenger Hunt
BPS will be hosting a Scavenger Hunt virtually this year. In order to allow for better social distancing, we are expanding the length of time for this event from the traditional 6 hours to 48 hours! This will also allow members in different time zones to participate and everyone can fit it in around their personal schedules and commitments.
The topics will be announced via email by Ken Martin, who is organizing this session, on November 20 at Noon EST to all those who have pre-registered. You will then have until November 22 Noon EST to submit your images. As in the past, no post processing will be allowed on images. Images are to be shot and submitted as jpegs. You will be required to rename each image with the topic # and your contestant ID, which will be provided upon registration. If you will be shooting on a phone or other device, please plan accordingly so that you are able to rename the files and avoid submission issues the weekend of the scavenger hunt. Also, as the time period is 48 hours, leave plenty of time to upload the images. At the cutoff of Noon on November 22, no further uploading will be allowed.
The judging will be performed by Vince Pellegrini, Bill Coughlin & Mark Searfoss. The judging results will be reviewed at the November 23 Monday night BPS meeting.
In order to participate, you must be registered by November 16 at MN EST so that we can prepare for the event. To register, please send an email to Ken Martin at kmartin2@ptd.net.

“Wabi-Sabi” presented by Lisa & Tom Cuchara
2020-11-16 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
On November 16 at 7:30 PM, Lisa & Tom Cuchara will present their new program “Wabi-Sabi” via Zoom. This program will explore the beauty of imperfect and/or unconventional subjects. This program highlights subjects that are not perfect, such as flowers that have character, double headed flowers, decaying fall leaves, the deformed coneflower that stands out as flawed and hence different and beautiful, rust as it creates abstract patterns amidst the decay, etc. We will also explore the concept of slowing down and appreciating the beauty of everyday life, things that might be overlooked. Wabi-Sabi teaches one to find beauty in everyday life. It is a kind of anti-aesthetic, an alternative to the dominating discriminatory ideas we hold about beauty.
“Wabi” means a beauty of elegant imperfection. “Sabi” means aloneness. Together, they suggest the beauty of ‘the withered, weathered, tarnished, scarred, intimate, coarse, earthly, evanescent, tentative, ephemeral’ ~ Crispin Sartwell, Six Names of Beauty. It is used to describe a particular philosophy that beauty can be found in the old, the everyday, the imperfect.
Lisa Cuchara, PhD, Master Craftsman (PPA), Master of Photography (M. Photog.) HonNEC is very passionate about photography and enjoys both being behind the lens and in the digital darkroom. She loves to photograph nature but finds many subjects equally intriguing. Lisa and her husband Tom are known for their expertise in Photography and in Photoshop, and for their inspirational and informative photography workshops. Lisa has created numerous award-winning photographic images and enjoys sharing her vision, passion and her knowledge! Her photographs have appeared in Adirondack Life, Wild Bird, Birder’s World, in calendars, on the cover of a fictional paperback novel, in galleries and exhibitions, and been accepted into the PPA loan collection. Lisa & Tom have published two books with Amherst Media “Create Fine Art Photographs from Historic Places and Rusty Things” and “The Frog Whisperer”. Check out Lisa and Tom and their photography classes, photo tours and workshops at www.photographybylisaandtom.com.
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 info@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by the Friday, November 13

IMAGE COMPETITION -- Pictorial - Creativity
2020-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Berks Photographic Society, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA, 19601, United States
Pictorial – Creativity —
Let you imagination roll
Major manipulation, abstract, painterly, Orton effect, infrared image
Creativity within Pictorial: Let your juices flow with this anything goes event, from composites of your own images (not software application stock images) to intentional camera movement, selective focus, nature’s filters, or whatever. The only criteria is that the images must be primarily camera-based not graphic art.

Skylum Software Update - Frank Plucinsky
2020-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
On November 2 at 7:30 PM, Frank Plucinsky will present a “Skylum Software Update” in a Zoom session to the Berks Photographic Society (BPS).

Skylum’s Luminar 4 can be a plugin for Lightroom and Photoshop as well as a standalone image editor. New photographers will appreciate the simple one-click presets (looks) and the user-friendly interface. Photo enthusiasts and professionals will find amazing AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools, and other editing tools such as brushes, masking, layers, and blending modes. Luminar takes the complexity out of photo editing and makes hard things simpler, easier, and fast for everyone. Just move a few sliders in a fast, more efficient, nondestructive workflow. Photographers of all skill levels use Luminar to make beautiful images and so can you. Come and see how to make your images AWESOME.

Francis (Frank) Plucinsky is a retired physician with a lifelong fascination of photography, natural history, and fly-fishing. Yearly pilgrimages to the western states to photograph the mountain landscapes and the wildlife and to trout fish help satisfy these fascinations.
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 info@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by the Friday, October 30.

Word on the Street...Joe Pizzuto
2020-10-26 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
On October 26 at 7:30 PM, professional photographer Joe Pizzuto will present “Word on the Street…” in a Zoom session to the Berks Photographic Society (BPS). Joe will discuss street photography as an explorative process & personal vision, based on his work & that of other artists. He will address the definition of street photography, its place in history, his philosophy, along with the technical aspects of his image making.

Joe was born in Reading, PA in 1952 & currently lives in Decatur, GA. Joe first engaged his passion for photography while attending the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout the years, he has worked in photography retail, operated a professional portrait studio and held a position as industrial photographer. He is self taught but studied with Larry Fink and Chip Simone.

Pizzuto has had solo shows at Albright College in Reading, PA and Northampton College, in Bethlehem, PA. Additionally, he has been part of numerous collective shows including museum shows at The Reading Museum of Art, The Toledo Museum of Art, The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCAGA) and the Musee Francais De La Photographie in Bievres, France. MOCAGA’s permanent collection includes several of his images.
Gallery shows included The Nikon House in New York City, The Center for Fine Art Photography in Ft. Collins Colorado, The Photography Place in Exton, Pennsylvania, The Mind’s Eye Gallery in Philadelphia, The Southeast Center of Photography in Greenville, SC, The RoHo Gallery in Cincinnati Ohio and numerous inclusions both juried and curated at the Atlanta Photography Gallery to list a few.
His work has been included in numerous issues of Black and White Magazine and L’OEIL DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE (THE EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY)
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 info@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by the Friday, October 23.

Attitude, Inspiration and Composition: A No BS Approach To Photography - Rich Lewis
2020-10-19 19:30 - 21:30
Rich returns to BPS after his very well received presentation on “Both Sides of Judging” in February 2020. This new talk isn’t a lesson in basic composition, it is a serious but entertaining look at the 3 fundamental building blocks required to create great photography.
Rich has been a professional and fine art photographer since the 1970’s with a passion for landscapes, abandoned buildings and interesting people. He uses both a professional digital camera and an iPhone to create his work. Rich’s inspiration comes from landscape painters and has developed a style he calls “Painting with a Camera.” This involves equal effort in both creating and post processing an image. Richard is an active photography blogger, lecturer, and instructor and conducts workshops in the New Jersey Pine Barrens and other places to help photographers find their unique creative voice. His website: RichardLewisPhotography.com
Details are in the BPS member center on our website. This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. If you are currently not a member, please refer to the BPS website for information on membership (https://berksphotographic.org/) & for the option to donate $10 for the Zoom link information, https://www.pay.berkscamera.org/product/attitude-inspiration-and-composition-a-no-bs-approach-to-photography-by-rich-lewis/. Please contact BPS at info@berksphotographic.com if questions.

Club Members Meeting - on ZOOM
2020-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Berks Photographic Society, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA, 19601, United States
An important members meeting will held on ZOOM. We ask that members please attend on ZOOM as we will be discussing important topics about the future of the club and it’s plans for next year and beyond. In addition, we are soliciting interest from members who would like to assume officer and board member positions. We have a number of potential openings for next year.
If interested, contact any club officer/Board member.
There will be no contest this month.
message from the president
A Word from our President – Jeff Schaeffer
I hope you are all remaining safe and well during these continued challenging times!
As I mentioned in the prior newsletter and at the last couple meetings, the club really needs your help!
During the September Board meeting, we had a long discussion on the future of the club. We are realizing that over the last 82 years since the club was established, a lot has changed. We feel we need to take a hard look at the club to determine what the club should look like moving forward. Last September we had a great visioning sessions and heard a lot of ideas and dreams of what we all want to see the club become. Great stuff! However, disappointingly, when it came time for members to sign up to help in 2020, the response was poor. We also asked for members to volunteer to serve on the Board in 2020 and honestly I needed to beg to get enough members to fill our minimum requirements of 5 board members and 5 officers. With the additional challenges we are all facing this year with the pandemic, even some of the current board have needed to reduce their involvement and other board members have had to pick up additional responsibilities. We are definitely in challenging times!
The board is currently identifying specific areas where help is needed. We have some immediate needs to fill as well as responsibilities that need to transition prior to 2021. A few of us do not plan to continue in our officer or board positions next year so the club needs to identify additional members to fill these spots.
The board is canceling the October competition on 10/12 so that we can use that night for an all member “Town Hall’ meeting to discuss the future of the club. We want everyone’s input on what you want to see for our club moving forward, what we should cut back on and what you are willing to contribute to help our club succeed in the future. Please watch your email for additional information in the coming weeks and plan to attend the “Town Hall” meeting on October 12.
In the meantime, take care, stay safe, stay healthy!
Jeff

“Art Comes From The Heart” - Clyde Butcher ZOOM
2020-10-05 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
On October 5 at 7:30, Clyde Butcher, the world renowned, very large format, Florida Everglades photographer will hold a special Zoom session for Berks Photographic Society members titled “Art Comes From The Heart”. Clyde will explain how he graduated in architecture in 1964 & how he became a professional landscape photographer in 1969, first in B&W, then in color, and how he made a living at it. Then he’ll go into his current life…the change back to b&w, images of his darkroom, galleries, and, of course his b&w images with stories of taking the photo. He began with a tiny camera that held one piece of 35mm film to 8×10” & 12×20” view cameras, and then, after his recent stroke, to his small Leica. Mr. Butcher’s story is one of determination and perseverance.
Clyde has been called the next Ansel Adams by Popular Photography magazine, awarded as a humanitarian for acting for the betterment of his community, and recognized as a conservationist for bringing issues to the forefront of public consciousness through his art. His photography transcends political boundaries, challenging us to work together to protect natural places across the globe. With his work exhibited worldwide, Clyde’s heartfelt commitment to record precious landscapes and peaceful sanctuaries throughout the world finds a common ground between all viewers. More than 10,000 people have viewed Clyde’s 2012TEDxSarasota YouTube presentation, and he has been featured in six PBS programs focused on the Florida environment, three becoming award-winning documentaries. His work is captured in multiple table-top books, including America the Beautiful, a collection of work from across the United States; Big Cypress Swamp ~ The Western Everglades; and Portfolio II ~ Florida.
More information about Clyde Butcher can be found on his website: www.clydebutcher.com & his traveling exhibit web site: www.clydebutchertravelingexhibits.com
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 info@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Such requests must be made by the Friday, October 2.

"How to Photograph Nature in High Key Style" - Presentation by Lisa Langell
2020-09-28 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
September 28 Presentation by Lisa Langell
Register now!
Lisa Langell will give an amazing BPS webinar on September 28 at 7:30 PM titled “How to Photograph Nature in High Key Style”. We are very fortunate to have Lisa speak to BPS through a special program sponsored by the Photographic Society of America. Thank you to Larry Stamm for forwarding this opportunity.
High key photography is a powerful, evocative and often ethereal type of photography. It involves creating images where there is a dominance of white or bright tones. It is a type of photography that goes against most “traditional” styles and “rules” of nature photography. It requires the right circumstances – the right light, subject, and setting – in order for the magic of High Key photography to work. This class will introduce participants to the genre of High Key photography, which can be one of the most artistic forms of nature photography that can be done in-camera and/or a combination of in-camera and post processing. You will learn: what lighting conditions are best (and worst) for high-key photography; the settings that are generally recommended for creating high-key work; what foregrounds and backgrounds work best for high key photography; composition tips for this style of photography; post processing tips to create the final look.
This webinar is designed to be fun, educational and interactive. You will be able to chat with Lisa throughout the webinar! This isn’t your boring, old “sit and get” webinar — this is engaging, fun and designed to meet YOUR needs!
Whether it was previously working as a master floral designer, a licensed psychologist, university faculty, an international consultant in K-12 education, the Chief Business Development Officer of an education technology company, a researcher, a writer, or an artist – Lisa enjoyed meeting each challenge. In 2015, she successfully transitioned to photography full-time and left the corporate and consulting world behind. Lisa is an award-winning professional photographer whose work has appeared in numerous prestigious publications, including the cover of Outdoor Photographer magazine for its first digital edition in June 2020 on this exact topic, plus numerous images in Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick, art galleries and more. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for the North American Nature Photography Association. She is also a proud ambassador for Tamron, FotoPro, and H&Y filters.
Lisa Langell may be found at these sites:
http://www.langellphotography.com and https://www.youtube.com/langellphotograph. You can also follow her on Instagram.
To participate in this special BPS webinar session via Zoom, BPS members will need to use this link to register.There will not be a BPS Zoom link for this unique meeting & you must register in advance. Registration is free for BPS members & only takes a minute. Do it today before you forget and get left out. You will receive a confirmation email with the session details. The session will also be recorded & made available to all BPS registrants even if you cannot attend the webinar. During the registration, you can uncheck the Eventbrite box if you want to avoid their future emails. Upon registration, you will be put on an email list from Lisa for her blogs but you can easily Unsubscribe later, if desired. However, I’ve seen them & they are good educational pieces so I’d recommend giving her blog a try. Ignore the Mountain time zone on the ticket. The webinar door will open at 7:20 for registrants to ask any photography related questions to a camera store representative prior to the start of the meeting.
Non-members desiring to attend this session should be referred to the BPS website for information on membership (https://berksphotographic.org/) &/or contact BPS at info@berksphotographic.com for registration information. Please do not forward the registration link.

“Memories, Moons, and Imagination” with Eddie Soloway
2020-09-21 19:30 - 21:00 | ZOOM
Join this BPS Zoom event!
Eddie Soloway is a photographer, teacher, and storyteller committed to opening our eyes to the natural world. He has taught photography and creativity for leading photographic institutions and schools around the world, and was a popular speaker in National Geographic Traveler’s photography seminars. The Santa Fe Center for Photographic Arts (now CENTER) awarded Eddie the Excellence in Photographic Teaching Award, and Photo District News named Eddie one of America’s best photography workshop teachers. In 2014, he was one of twenty photographers selected into the international “Power of the Image” exhibition which premiered in Beijing. His focus on seeing brings a breath of fresh air to the workshop world.
Eddie is the author of the book, One Thousand Moons, instructional videos in the Natural Eye and Expressive Landscape series, and SEE THINK DO Photo Cards. Eddie’s photography may be seen at www.eddiesoloway.com.
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. Non-members, visit https://www.pay.berkscamera.org/product/memories-moons-and-imagination-by-eddie-soloway/ to make your donation and receive the meeting Zoom link.

Image Competition -- Pictorial - Portraiture
2020-09-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Berks Photographic Society, 201 Washington St., Reading, PA, 19601, United States
This too will be a special event as a Photographic Society of America (PSA) representative who has gone through extensive training will judge the submitted images & do a critique of the top 15 scores from each Class. The assigned topic is Portraits within the Pictorial category, in addition to the Nature category. The assigned image can be a classic pose or an action portrait as long as the subject is isolated & dominant & not part of a big unrelated scene. These portrait images can be of humans or of animals within a man made setting. Just remember, the image cannot be an animal in a natural environment as that would fall under the Nature category & no Nature images within Pictorial. So, start working on this assignment & see you in the fall.

LABOR DAY - NO MEETING
2020-09-07

"The Art of Landscape Photography" by guest speaker Kah-Wai Lin, MD, PhD.
2020-08-31 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
On August 31 at 7:30 PM, BPS will host a Zoom session titled “The Art of Landscape Photography” by guest speaker Kah-Wai Lin, MD, PhD. In this seminar, Dr. Lin will discuss pro tips in seeing the unseen and crafting better images in landscape photography: how to use the lights to create visual emotion; how to use long exposure to create visual dynamism; how to use field of vision to create visual perspective; and how to use composition to create visual continuity and story.

Dr. Lin holds a Doctor of Medicine degree & a Doctor of Philosophy in medical sciences. Following a successful research career at Princeton University, Dr. Lin became a professional landscape photographer based in New Jersey. He is the Goodwill Ambassador and former Chapter, Clubs and Councils Vice President of Photographic Society of America (PSA). Dr. Lin is the director of Global Elite Photographer, ambassador & education advisor of NiSi, ambassador & global marketing advisor of Fotopro, ambassador & global marketing advisor of Feiyu, pro team of Spiffy Gear, and ambassador & international liaison officer of Studio of Masters. He also operates an online camera store, Stetinden Photo, in New Jersey. Over the past few years, he has presented over 200 seminars worldwide, and has received over 200 awards in photographic contests. Notably, he is the recipient of Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from US Member of Congress.

Dr. Lin can be found at these sites: www.kahwailin.com, www.facebook.com/kahwailin, www.youtube.com/c/kahwailin & https://stetindenphoto.com/

This meeting will be held via Zoom. Details are in the member center on our website. If you are not currently a member, please refer to our website for information on membership ( https://berksphotographic.org/ ). If you would like to attend this as a guest, please contact us at info@berksphotographic.com for a guest pass to the meeting. Requests for guest passes must be made by 8/28/2020.

Peter Hewitt "Learning How To See" -- ZOOM presentation
2020-08-17 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
This is truly a not to be missed program that will be quite outstanding, promise. Peter is a superb photographer, following in the traditions of Michael Frye, Charlotte Gibb, and John Barclay.

This quote sets the stage for Peter: “The question is not what you look at but what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau

Peter’s bio: I consider myself incredibly lucky to be a landscape photographer and to be able to make and sell my own fine art prints. Exploring nature with my camera is what inspires me and motivates me to be an artist. I was a molecular diagnostics development scientist for many years before turning my full attention to becoming a photographic artist around eight years ago. The skills that I have as a scientist have helped me to appreciate that creative thinking always begins with a foundation of knowledge, learning a discipline, and mastering a way of thinking.

Peter will discuss how to transform what the camera captured into the mental visualization realized on location. Peter’s creative path its evolving in a way that his images are well within the bounds of what is believable and evoke how the location made him feel while there. As he is reviewing a handful of before & after images like these from Glacier National Park, Peter will intersperse the various different artistic and technical issues that came into play for the transition.

Peter’s website is www.peterhewitt.com. His also has a fine art printing service: www.peterhewitt.com/p/fine-art-printing. He can be found on Facebook & Instagram as well.

THIS WILL BE A ZOOM PRESENTATION.
Club members should check the Member Center for the Zoom meeting link. Non-members should send an email to “info@berksphotographic.com” to request the link.

Light Painting Objects Small & Large" via the BPS Zoom meeting - with Loren Fisher
2020-07-13 19:30 - 21:30 | ZOOM
Loren Fisher will speak on “Light Painting Objects Small & Large” via the BPS Zoom meeting on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 7:30.
Bio:
Working as a professional photographer since 1978, Loren Fisher has photographed subjects as diverse the Olympics in Seoul, Korea, eagles in Alaska, transporting horses in a 747 from Germany, the 106 covered bridges of Vermont, in the dressing room with the Rockettes and backstage with Bruce Springsteen.
Loren has published two photography books: “Pope John Paul II: An American Celebration” which documented the papal visit to New York, New Jersey and Baltimore and “Branson Backstage” which looks at the phenomenon of 35 live music theaters in Branson, Missouri.
Crawling through the woods, donning waders in swamps and searching out what’s good is what keeps Loren excited. While he has traveled to 50 states and 18 countries, Loren loves to seek out the beauty that surrounds him locally.
Loren displays his work at his Bedminster, NJ, gallery and at select juried art festivals. He teaches workshops locally and at great destinations around the world including Iceland, Chile, Cuba, Vietnam, France, Italy and Guatemala. Additionally, Fisher is an organizer of The Philadelphia Travel Photographers & the Somerset Photography Meetup groups.
Website: www.LorenPhotos.com; sign up for his newsletter: http://LorenPhotos.com/newslette; Instagram: 4LorenPhotos

Club members should check the Member Center for the Zoom meeting link. Non-members should send an email to “info@berksphotographic.com” to request the link.
