November 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Photo Competition Night “Best of the Year” with Henry Rowan as judge
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Hybrid
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.
BPS 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.
Visit Henry’s website HERE.

“Photographing the Figure in the Landscape and Abandoned Spaces & Incorporating Textures to Create Digital and 3-D Collaged Images”
2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Goggle Works Suite 326
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”.
Rebecca (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.

Becky 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.

December 7, 2024: Becky Carpenter will follow up her presentation with a hands-on workshop for BPS members to enable us to learn her techniques.
2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00

December 14, 2024: 🎅🏽 Annual Santa Shoot fundraiser at the Fairgrounds Market.
2024-12-14 08:00 - 17:00
December 14, 2024: Annual Santa Shoot fundraiser at the Fairgrounds Market.

December 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM: BPS Member Annual General Meeting
2024-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid

Vince Pellegrini will teach us about “Focus Stacking and Some Other Neat Things”
2025-01-06 19:00 - 21:00
January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Vince Pellegrini will teach us about “Focus Stacking and Some Other Neat Things”
Vince Pellegrini will talk about his use of focus stacking from beginning to end.
Vince has been using creative focus stacking in a different way than it is typically applied to large landscape scenes & macro work. Specifically, he uses this technique with a wide aperture to control the depth of field for images with complex backgrounds resulting in precise subject isolation & beautiful bokeh. Both manual & in-camera automatic techniques will be reviewed in detail along with his workflow in Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop & the Helicon Focus app.
In this example, the scene on the left required a single aperture setting of f/22 in order to have the green & white moss “acceptably” sharp front to back. However, at that f/stop, the background was too much in near-focus & was very distracting. The dim forest light was also an issue. The image on the right resulted from combining 25 images at f/2.8 while eliminating the remaining 21 captures thus stopping the final image focus in post exactly where desired.

Total sequence:

If time allows, Vince will also review some other neat & practical topics. These might include a follow up of Jonathan Vaines’ recent BPS talk, such as building a diptych or more in Adobe Lightroom & in-camera multiple exposure “coloration” which came up during the Q/A as well as some Adobe Lightroom processing tips.
See examples of Vince’s work on Instagram at @vincentapellegrini. Come join us.

Huibo Huo will present “The Power of Simplicity in Black and White Landscape Photography
2025-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Hybrid
– January 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Huibo Huo will present “The Power of Simplicity in Black and White Landscape Photography”
Huibo 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.
Huibo’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.

Betsy Wilson will share “A Different Point of View”
2025-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM
– February 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Betsy Wilson will share “A Different Point of View”
Looking to enhance your images with an unusual or interesting new look? Need some ideas to jumpstart a photo slump or spark some new creativity? Join us as presenter Betsy Wilson shows us some new twists to spark ideas to make your images look different than the ordinary.
A different point of view can be quite literal, such as shooting from up high or down low, or it can mean making use of other tools such as creative depth-of-field or specialty lenses. Or maybe, it is when we, the photographer, look at our subject, or even ourselves, in a different way. Many images and techniques will be shared to enrich any photographer’s portfolio of new and very different ways to add some “wow” to images.
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 he now claims 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 has given numerous presentations for camera clubs around the country. You can see more of her images at Betsy and Jim’s website www.LetsCaptureTheMoment.com
Watch the presentation in person on the big screen in Suite 326 at the GoggleWorks, or join from home. To request the link to join from home go to https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/ . For this meeting a donation (for non-members) is accepted but not required.

Tim Peterman will give a presentation on “Portraiture”
2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:00
– February 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Tim Peterman will give a presentation on “Portraiture”
Tim Peterman will be presenting a talk on photographing portraits, demonstrating the use of a light meter to get the proper exposure, the use of up to three lighting set ups, and also use of a reflector fill. He may introduce some use of color gels. Tim will discuss camera settings and types of lights that he uses, from small flash units to large studio units as well as the use of different flash modifiers. He will also demonstrate the use of different types of backgrounds and how to attach them to a background stand.
Tim has been an award winning photographer for the past 30 + years, starting out part-time taking photographs for the North Penn YMCA and also working with a Wedding Photographer in Lansdale. Tim is a 1990 graduate of The New York Institute of Photography. Now retired from the corporate industry of photography where Tim photographed Portraits, Sporting Events and Corporate Events, High School Seniors, Models and Concerts, Tim still keeps up his photography skills by teaching, and creating photography projects to keep his skills honed. Tim has now focused some of his time with Landscape and Wildlife photography. Tim makes his home in Telford, Pa. with his wife Patti of 36 years. Tim has two children and has one grandson. Tim is the training co-organizer and active member of High End Imaging group in Allentown. He is a lifetime member, and Hall of Fame member of the International Freelance Photographer Organization (IFPO), and is an American International News Service Correspondent Photographer and Picture Stock Worldwide Inc contributor.
Tim has photographed several Army Navy football games and has had five photographs published in a book called “Gettysburg 1863 Seething Hell”.
Check out Tim’s work at https://timpetermanphoto.com/
Tim will be with us in person in Suite 326 at the GoggleWorks. You can also join from home via Zoom. 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/.

February 22, 2025 (SATURDAY) at 10:00 AM: A Double Header! Outstanding UK nature photographer, Joe Cornish, and a photo walk in Reading led by Vince Pellegrini,
2025-02-22 10:00 - 17:00
– February 22, 2025 (SATURDAY) at 10:00 AM: A Double Header!
First, Outstanding UK nature photographer, Joe Cornish,
http://www.joecornishphotographer.com/ will share his insights on photographing “Nature” in a special Saturday morning presentation. Joe’s work will have you amazed by its beauty and majesty. Joe states on his website, “…I am British, grateful to live in a peaceful country that, undeniably, has wonderful landscape. This land has inspired artists, poets, composers and photographers for hundreds of years. The cycles of life and seasonal changes are a reminder of the amazing abundance and resilience of natural flora and wild creatures. The unpredictable weather provides an endless and enjoyable artistic challenge. While ecological damage continues (due to industry, urban sprawl and intensive farming) many schemes have successfully protected species, and habitats, and hundreds of campaigning organisations work hard to improve our landscape and ensure access so that it can be enjoyed and experienced by all.”
Watch Joe Cornish’s presentation in person on the big screen in Suite 326 at the GoggleWorks, or join from home. 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/.
Secondly, this special Saturday presentation via Zoom at the GoggleWorks will be followed by a photo walk in Reading led by Vince Pellegrini, even if it’s snowing! The plan is to wander a mapped route from the GoggleWorks to McGinty Antique & Classic Motorcars at 1041 Washington Street. Along the way, we will visit the exteriors of a few beautiful churches, an architecturally interesting indoor parking garage & some train tracks. The route will be 1 mile each way. This is a fabulous way to get to know other members and try something different with your camera.
So that there is an idea of who will be joining us on the walk, please email your interest to Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com.

Intro to Photography Workshops - Part one
2025-03-01 09:00 - 15:00
Intro to Photography Workshops
We are very excited to be offering our “Introduction to Digital Photography” workshops again this March. If you are a beginning photographer, or want to hone your skills even more, this is for you! If you have friends who are interested in photography but don’t know how to get started – let them know. There is a large discount for BPS members, and a chance to join the club and get the discounted price all at the same time.
We had a great group last year, and hope to do so again this year.
We are also in the planning stages for an additional workshop on editing with Lightroom and Photoshop. Stay tuned for more details on that.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/BPSPhotoWorkshop

David Day “Creative Intentional Camera Movement”
2025-03-03 19:00 - 21:00
March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM: David Day will give a presentation entitled “ICM in the Studio…..A Different Approach to Creating Abstract Images”

David Day resides in Flat Rock, NC. His interest in fine art monochrome and infrared photography began in Connecticut during the 1990’s. During that time, he utilized traditional photographic and darkroom techniques to produce New England themed images such as light houses and revolution era landmarks.

After moving to North Carolina in 2014, David took several years off from exhibiting his work to focus on developing a new form of abstract photography. From a happy accident that occurred one afternoon in his studio, he found that application of intentional camera movement techniques to simple still-life subjects such as string, wire, leaves, weeds, and tissue paper produced abstract images that were completely different from images produced by other ICM photographers.

His early ICM experiments resulted in new techniques and images that have earned a variety of innovation and recognition awards including ‘Artist of the Year’ at the Northern Light Gallery in Albuquerque, NM. His work has also been featured in several local and regional magazines as well as a number of on-line exhibitions and publications.

At present, David’s focus is on production of ICM images utilizing plastic bags, tissue paper, newsprint and glass objects as subject matter. He has produced a number of YouTube videos to teach his methods to others and coordinates an on-line collective of over 3,500 members to further the development of abstract ICM-generated photography. https://ddayicmart.com/
Join us at the GoggleWorks, or request a Zoom link to join online at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/ . For this meeting a donation (for non-members) is accepted but not required.

Intro to Photography Workshops - Part two
2025-03-15 09:00 - 15:00

Dan Oleski “Fine Art of Automobiles and Close-up Details”
2025-03-17 19:00 - 21:00
– March 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Dan Oleski will give a talk on “From Film to Digital, a Former Photojournalist Drives into Automotive Photography”
Local Photographer, Dan Oleski, will talk about his freelance photography work in Lancaster and Philadelphia. He will share samples of his photographs which include: Sports, macro photography, rock and roll, street photography and more.
Dan will talk about using social media to see how his current work resonates with a larger audience and his experience in exhibiting his automotive photography at juried art shows for the past four years.
Dan graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a BA in Art and a concentration in photography. His career started in photojournalism where he covered assignments for The Lancaster Newspapers, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, Forbes, Success and various advertising agencies and public relations firms. He’s enjoyed several photo essays in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Sunday magazine, as well as covering rock and roll concerts for the Spectrum in the early 1990s.
See some of Dan’s amazing work at https://clic.com/collections/dan-oleski Or follow him on Instagram @Danopod.
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/.

March Competition - "A Time to Reflect"
2025-03-31 19:00 - 21:00
March Competition – “A Time to Reflect”
By James Egitto
Our 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.
Reflect 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.
All 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!
You can read all of the details on BPS competitions HERE.
Our judge for this competition is Michael Brown. Here’s some of what Michael had to say when we asked him about himself:
“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.
I’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.
I 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.
As 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.”

Valerie Hoffman “Garden Photography”
2025-04-07 19:00 - 21:00
– April 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Valerie Hoffman will share her insights on “Garden Photography”
Valerie Hoffman loves photography AND gardens! This photography educator who has led many Photo Treks and workshops is also a member of BPS. Valerie cannot remember a time in her life when photography was not a passion. From a very young age, she began taking pictures and learning the fundamentals of photography. This passion led her to pursue a degree in photography, as well as embark on a career in the photographic retail world. For more than 25 years I worked in the industry, selling photographic equipment and helping customers with their photographic needs. In 2009, she began teaching private photography lessons, then group classes and workshops.She loves sharing her 40+ years of photographic knowledge and helping inspire people to take their photography skills to deeper and more creative levels.
Valerie describes her presentation this way, “Spring is here (in April, of course:), and for those who love to capture the beauty of flowers in bloom, there’s no better time than now to head out to a local garden and create some beautiful images. And the best part is that here in PA, we have a ton of great places to visit. They don’t call the Greater Philadelphia area America’s Garden Capital for nothing!
Even for those who are less inclined to photograph flowers, their variety and bold colors provide a great opportunity for some creative images.
Join me as I take you on a journey through some of my favorite local gardens. We will discuss the best times to visit for different blooms, best conditions, along with tips on gear, composition, camera settings and more!”

- April 12, 2025 (Saturday): Valerie Hoffman will lead a group visit to a local garden. Details to come.
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00
– April 12, 2025 (Saturday): Valerie Hoffman will lead a group visit to a local garden. Details to come.

John Barclay will present “Through the Lens of Love”
2025-04-21 19:00 - 21:00
April 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM: John Barclay will present “Through the Lens of Love”

John Barclay says, “If you are like me, you’ve probably chased after images, even images you might have seen searching for inspiration on social media. You may have even created a checklist to be sure you got exactly what you planned for. You have likely gone out with expectations only to be disappointed when the conditions were not right, or you did not find what you had hoped for.

Realizing that photography is a creative art form, I am constantly exploring new ways to connect with my subject. Over the last few years, I have been learning to fall in love with rather than just photograph what I am drawn to. Love? Really? What does love have to do with it? That is what this presentation will disclose. How does the love of my subjects influence my photography? It boils down to this — I photograph what makes my heart sing!

In this presentation, I will share stories and my thoughts from a 20 year journey to where I now look through the lens of love. I hope you will join me.”

John Barclay is an award winning freelance photographer based in Bucks County, PA.
John is a passionate photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader and inspirational
speaker, presenting his programs to audiences around the world. John is an Ambassador for Maven Filters and Lensbaby, and, well known, for his Topaz Webinars. John’s work has been published in a number of books and magazines, including the highly esteemed Lenswork Magazine, and is treasured by a number of private collectors.
Recently, Johnwas the recipient of an excellence award from B&W Magazine, had his B&W Aurorafolio featured in Lenswork. John was chosen by Dewitt Jones to participate in his www.healingimages.org program. You can learn more about John, his work, and, view his workshop schedule at www.barclayphoto.com

Cathy Kuhlman, a lensbaby ambassador, presents “Embrace the Blur: a creative photography presentation”
2025-05-05 19:00 - 21:00
May 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Cathy Kuhlman, a lensbaby ambassador, presents “Embrace the Blur: a creative photography presentation”

Join Lensbaby Trailblazer Cathy Kuhlman as she shows you a glimpse into the world of Lensbaby products and shares with you some of the ways to take your photography “from the ordinary to the extraordinary.” She’ll give you examples of how to use these selective focus products to better tell your stories, to create images that are uniquely yours and help to spend less time editing in front of your computer and more time in the field, at the studio or at your kitchen table creating! Lensbaby isn’t just for flowers. It spans the genres of photography. As a Lensbaby Trailblazer she’ll share what she has learned, how she has been inspired, and how you can use these products to bring emotion into your work and to create work that is as individual as you are!

Cathy Kuhlman is a “self taught” photographer who began her serious study of photography later in life. She honed her skills through many online and in-person courses, as well as through many years of practice! She is a Click Pro Elite photographer and a Lensbaby Trailblazer. Cathy enjoys sharing her love of blur in her work through in-person classes and online presentations! Cathy also writes informational blogs for Lensbaby.

When Cathy doesn’t have a camera in her hands she enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her children and her newest loves…her grandchildren, as well as taking long walks, gardening and reading. Before retiring, Cathy worked in Special Education in her local school system.

You can reach out to Cathy via her website or on social media: www.cathykuhlmanphotography.com, IG: CathyAlicePhotography, FB: Cathy Alice

Mike Moats “The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer”
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00
May 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Mike Moats will present “The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer”
Being a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of field, composition, and finding character in your subjects.
Mike Moats is an international award-winning full time pro macro photographer from Michigan. He is a Tamron Image Master, Vanguard Pro, and his articles and images have been published in many photo magazines for over 15 years. He has a Macro Photo Club online with over 2,800 members, from 29 countries. Mike teaches workshops and speaks at photo conferences throughout the US.
https://www.mikemoats.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/.

Dutch Bagley “NYC Photography”
2025-06-02 19:00 - 21:00
June 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Dutch Bagley will share his perspective on “The Awe of Capturing Architecture”

Dutch says, “Photographing a city’s architecture is an enriching experience that allows you to capture the essence and character of urban landscapes. It is essential to identify the purpose of your photography. Are you aiming to capture the historical essence of the buildings, create a portfolio for architectural firms, or simply explore the aesthetic aspects of the structures? Knowing your purpose will guide your approach and the type of shots you seek.

Watch along as I demonstrate my process to identify, capture and create the types of images that, to my great fortune, have been accepted into international competitions.”

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 many other clubs and photographic organizations, 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.

See Dutch’s work at https://www.photographsbydutch.net/

Frank Smith “Travel Photography Near and Far”
2025-06-16 19:00 - 21:00
June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Frank T. Smith will present “Travel Photography Near and Far”

Travel photography is more than just capturing beautiful locations—it’s about telling the story of a place through light, composition, and timing. In this engaging presentation, OM System Ambassador and seasoned travel photographer Frank T. Smith shares his approach to capturing the essence of both distant destinations and local landscapes.
With a passion for outdoor exploration, Frank has traveled across the globe, photographing diverse environments—from icy tundras to tropical coastlines and everything in between. Through his imagery and insights, he will discuss the key elements of travel photography, including planning, lighting, composition, and the patience required to adapt to ever-changing conditions.

Whether traveling to an iconic landmark or discovering hidden gems close to home, he emphasizes the importance of timing, adaptability, and understanding the capabilities of your gear.

Join us as Frank shares his techniques, experiences, and stunning visuals from his travel photography adventures, inspiring you to see the world—both near and far—through your own lens.

Frank T. Smith, a self-taught photographer with a lifelong passion for the art, discovered his love for photography at an early age. Specializing in outdoor and architectural photography, Frank has traveled on global journeys to capture the essence of remote locations, documenting both the people and their cultures, often supporting philanthropic causes.

As a proud member of the OM Ambassador program, affiliated with OM System (formerly Olympus), Frank utilizes the OM-1 and the OM-1 Mk II as his preferred cameras. When not venturing into distant locations, he explores local landscapes and seeks out unique architectural and urban decay sites for his photography.

Beyond his photography endeavors, Frank generously shares his time and expertise through in-person and online forums, delivering engaging presentations to diverse audiences nationwide. Recognized for his gift of communication and passionate approach, he inspires others through workshops, classes, and mentoring. Frank also serves as a judge for camera clubs and photography events, aiming to foster creativity and reveal the unnoticed.

In addition to his photography, Frank has been creating a series of videos showcasing his photo shoots and providing insights into the details of each shot, accessible on his YouTube page.

Widely respected in the commercial architectural photography community, Frank collaborates with developers, architects, engineers, and owners to capture the essence of their projects. His work has been featured in various media, marketing campaigns, print, exhibits, and philanthropic awareness initiatives.View Frank’s website at www.franksmithphotos.com.

If you are not able to join us in Suite 326 at the GoggleWorks, you can watch the presentation from home via Zoom.

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/.

Bill Coughlin “Infrared Photography”
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00
September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Bill Coughlin will present “Infrared Photography”

Photography has been a hobby of Bill’s for over 50 years. He remembers his first camera – a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye that used 620 Roll Film! That camera got him hooked on photography and over the next several decades he used various Canon, Nikon, and Fuji cameras. His first ‘real’ camera was a Canon FTb, full manual exposure of course. Bill is a Wisconsin native and he and his family moved to Pennsylvania in 1983. His first digital camera was the Sony Mavica MVC-FD5 which used a 3.5 inch floppy disk as the recording media! The image resolution was 640×480. With compression the floppy could store between 20 and 40 images!

With 4 children and 13 grandchildren, he has thousands of family pictures with many prints stored in boxes. His long-term project is to digitally scan all of them and share with his family.

Bill’s photographic journey includes many different photographic genres including macro, landscapes, portraits, a few weddings, travel, black and white, and infrared. He was introduced to infrared photography when his uncle used Infrared photos to tell the health of crops on his farm. The Infrared Camera could ‘see’ what the naked eye couldn’t see and that inspired Bill to experiment with various infrared filters and post processing techniques. According to Bill there is beauty to be found in unique and surreal infrared images captured with light from beyond the visible light spectrum.
On September 8th Bill will be giving a presentation on Infrared Photography. He will be discussing the light spectrum, options for IR photography, external filters, issues with various lenses, examples of IR photos using different filters, and his infrared photography post processing workflow.

In addition to serving as the Financial Secretary for BPS for the past five years, he is also Chairman of the Community Outreach and Engagement Committee. He coordinates getting volunteer photographers for various events held by non-profit organizations. Bill looks forward to sharing his Infrared Images and IR photographic techniques with you on September 8th.

UNCHAINED - Wildlife Photography For The Timid and The Brave presented by Mollie Isaacs of Awake The Light Photo Workshops
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Mollie Issacs will present “Put More Life In Your Wildlife Photography”
Photographing animals, birds, and other wildlife can be exciting and rewarding. With the right techniques and a little knowledge, your wildlife photography can soar! Join Mollie Isaacs for this eye-opening peek into the finer points of getting the images you strive for. You’ll learn some pro tips and tricks that will elevate your wildlife and bird photography to a higher level. This program is educational, inspirational, and fun! You will come away with fresh ideas and a renewed enthusiasm for all the photography you love.
Mollie Isaacs is a professional photographer who specializes in Nature, Wildlife, Flowers, Birds, and 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, and has been exhibited at Epcot Center in Disney World, and Grand Central Terminal in NYC. She runs Awake The Light Photo Workshops & Tours, offers online Webinars, and personally leads photo workshops around the country and beyond. Read more about her and see her work on www.awakethelight.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/.

Ginnie Lodge “Still Life Photography”
2025-10-06 19:00 - 21:00
10/6/25 Ginnie Lodge “Still Life Photography”
follow up hands on session Oct 11th
https://ginnielodge.com/

Ginnie Lodge will present ideas on “Still Life Photography”
2025-10-11 09:00 - 15:00
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM: Ginnie Lodge will present ideas on “Still Life Photography”
Still Life images have been around for centuries. A fresco found in the ruins of Pompeii depicts a still life of food items on a platter. Of course, ancient still life images were made with paint and brush. We’ll be talking about creating still life images with our cameras.
Ginnie will share the many elements that go into creating a still life photograph: composition, light, color, balance, etc. She will also talk about where to get inspiration and objects to include in the image, as well as how to process the image after the fact to add your own creative touch.
Still life is a genre of photography that can be done no matter what the weather! It allows the photographer to have control over the light, the subject, and the story being told.
Ginnie is a BPS member who loves to experiment behind the camera. She is always up for a challenge and loves to push herself to improve her photography.
You can see Ginnie’s work at ginnielodge.com/still-life.

Hands on follow-up workshop at the GoggleWorks shooting Still Life subjects
2025-10-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Goggle Works Suite 326
October 11, 2025 (SATURDAY) at 9:30 – 11:30AM: Hands on follow-up workshop at the GoggleWorks shooting Still Life subjects

Come to the GoggleWorks to try your hand at creating still life images. We will have objects, lighting, backdrops, and ideas. You bring your camera and your creative eye!

October 11, 2025 (SATURDAY) Noon - 3 PM: Hands on follow-up workshop at the GoggleWorks shooting Still Life subjects
2025-10-11 12:00 - 15:00
October 11, 2025 (SATURDAY) Noon – 3 PM: Hands on follow-up workshop at the GoggleWorks shooting Still Life subjects
Come to the GoggleWorks to try your hand at creating still life images. We will have objects, lighting, backdrops, and ideas. You bring your camera, tripod, and your creative eye! For members, a donation to the club (not Ginnie) will be accepted but is not required, we ask that non-members give a $10 donation for BPS.
Sign up if you are going to attend to that we can plan accordingly. Sign up HERE.

October 12, 2025 - Deadline to submit images for the October 27th Competition
2025-10-12
October 12, 2025 – Deadline to submit images for the October 27th Competition

“How AI is changing Photography!” by Bert Sirkin
2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00
October 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM: “How AI is changing Photography!” by Bert Sirkin

Bert Sirkin describes his presentation this way, “Photography is undergoing a paradigm shift. AI changes everything – from camera capabilities to editing to generative AI. The future of photography as an artform is open to those who learn to use all the tools available to them. Learn how AI can help you increase your photographic creative potential.

I will explain, in simple terms, how AI works, what you can do with AI and how you can combine AI with the tools and skills we already have as photographers.

I will present perspectives you may not have yet have thought of. I will show you some of the more useful AI options available to photographers today. Gain valuable insights into the diverse applications of AI, including the groundbreaking AI features in Photoshop, alongside a range of other cutting-edge AI tools. We’ll look at how these tools can be combined to open up a whole new world of creativity.”

Bert Sirkin apprenticed at with a Professional Photographer in Boston when he was 18 years old and has done part-time Professional Photography since he was 19 years old. He’s taught various photography topics since 1970 and has spent 10 years teaching workshops in Everglades NP, Joshua Tree NP & Monument Valley Tribal park. He taught various computer programming languages at Capital Community Technical college in Hartford, CT for 20 years. He currently teaches online photography workshops and frequently speaks to photography groups.

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/.
