BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Berks Photographic Society - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Berks Photographic Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://berksphotographic.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Berks Photographic Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200525T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T173205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T173205Z UID:4982-1590435000-1590442200@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:NO MEETING -- MEMORIAL DAY DESCRIPTION:NO MEETING URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/no-meeting-memorial-day/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T170156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T172244Z UID:4965-1589830200-1589837400@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Winter Wildlife of Japan with Marc Lombardi -- members only -- Live on Zoom DESCRIPTION:MEMBERS ONLY\, LIVE ON ZOOM.  SEE NEWSLETTER FOR DETAILS!!!!! \n  \n  \n“This presentation will start with street shooting opportunities in Tokyo\, from the world’s busiest intersection in Shibuya to Senso-Ji Temple and other sights around the city.  Then on to Nagano for snow monkeys\, and the north island of Hokkaido for red-crowned cranes\, whooper swans\, foxes\, eagles and owls. In addition to many photos\, Marc will share the cultural and shooting experience along with video clips from Osaka TV as their crew followed the tour and documented the journey of “foreigners braving harsh conditions to photograph wildlife”. \nPromo photos attached to this email. \nMarc’s website link: https://marclombardi.zenfolio.com/f441680480 URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/winter-wildlife-of-japan-with-marc-lombardi-members-only-on-zoom/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T171228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T172811Z UID:4970-1589225400-1589232600@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:IMAGE COMPETITION -- TO BE HELD ON-LINE -- Pictorial - B&W DESCRIPTION:Pictorial – B&W  —  Old fashion B&W image\, not monochrome or selective toning \n  \nimage competition will still be held online with 3 judges. This completion\, results & critiques will be taped & a link to the entire event will be published in the BPS Newsletter for the members to view. \n  \nSEE NEWSLETTER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/image-competition-to-be-held-on-line/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T174150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T174150Z UID:4990-1588579200-1588611600@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:-- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- DESCRIPTION:— CANCELLED — CANCELLED — CANCELLED — URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cancelled-cancelled-cancelled-4/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T174052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T174052Z UID:4988-1587974400-1588006800@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:-- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- DESCRIPTION:— CANCELLED — CANCELLED — CANCELLED — URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cancelled-cancelled-cancelled-3/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200420T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T170904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T155900Z UID:4967-1587411000-1587418200@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:"Black & White Digital Photography" -- Les Picker -- MEMBERS ONLY -- LIVE ON ZOOM DESCRIPTION:MEMBERS ONLY — LIVE ON ZOOM  SEE DETAILS IN NEWSLETTER \n  \nImmerse yourself in the world of black and white photography. What makes a great black and white photograph? In this presentation\, Les will take a look at some styles of the masters past and current\, and give you tips on looking at the world a little differently when you’re out with your camera. Les believes that black and white photography is the most difficult of all. Stripped of the distractions of color\, a black and white image must have drama\, emotion\, texture\, or wonderful tonality to be effective. He feels there is nothing equal to the visual and sensual pleasure of a classic black and white fine art print. Les’ presentation will be topped off with tips for aspiring B&W photographers. \nLes has photographed for National Geographic Society publications and many other consumer and corporate magazines and newspapers. He has had more than 600 published articles in major national publications. He was a monthly columnist and features contributor to Oceans Magazine and a weekly columnist\, Op-Ed contributor and features travel writer and photographer for The Baltimore Sun. Les shoots the Fujifilm medium format GFX systems.\nTwo characteristics shape Les’ photography: passion and inquisitiveness. Since an early age\, Les has been interested in the natural world and in other cultures. He has a doctorate in environmental affairs (winter ecology)\, which he believes helps inform his landscape and wildlife photography. His interest in other cultures draws him frequently to exotic locales.\nLes has cruised on a nuclear attack submarine deep in the Pacific Ocean and has climbed the highest peak in the Pyrenes. He has withstood -50F in the Arctic and tolerated 120F living with a Bedouin tribe in the Eastern desert of Egypt. He was nearly bitten by a sea lion in the Galapagos (never stand between a mother and her pup!) and was chased by a 16-foot alligator in South Africa (they are faster than you think!). \nLes was named Best Travel Photographer for the prestigious Canada Northern Lights Award. He is a keynote speaker\, lecturer and judge for photography competitions. Les also leads photography adventure tours throughout the world. \nLes is a Moab Fine Art Master Photographer and an X-Rite Coloratti. His print workshops are sponsored by Moab (a division of Legion Paper). \n“I feel blessed to be able to write and photograph for a living\,” Les says. “If my photographs help people better appreciate our natural world – and its fragility – then I feel I have accomplished a worthy life goal.” \n  URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/black-white-digital-photography-less-picker-members-only-live-on-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200224T155937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T164126Z UID:4838-1587204000-1587225600@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:-- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- Conquering Flash Photography DESCRIPTION:—  CANCELLED  —  CANCELLED  —  CANCELLED  —  CANCELLED  —  CANCELLED \n  \nWhen: April 18\, 2020\, 10-4PM with an hour for lunch included.\nCost: $129.00\, $99 for BPS members.\nWhere: Berks Photographic Society at the GoggleWorks\, 201 Washington Street\, Suite 326\, Reading PA 19601\nLimit: 20 attendees. \nFlash photography can be intimidating. What seems to work one time\, produces disappointing results the next. Using flash beyond auto appears to be complicated and inconsistent. Your photos taken with flash always seem to have that harsh “flash look” to them. Sound familiar? \nPhil Magistro and Joel Styer want to change that. We want to help you feel confident with your flash photography. This class will largely deal with portraiture; however\, it is really about light and many of the techniques can be applied to any type of photography. \nFlash is used extensively in all realms of photography. While primarily associated with portraiture\, flash is extensively used in macro\, scientific\, architectural\, and many other types of photography. Trying to use flash without a basic understanding often leads to less than desirable photos. \nThe session will open with an overview of light\, its properties\, and how they relate to the mood of the image. Understanding light will not only improve your flash photography\, but non-flash photography as well. \nWhy to use flash is an important question and we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using flash over other types of light. We’ll help you understand the technical properties and limitations of flash and how to make them work for you. \nMixing flash with ambient light will be a key point of discussion and is the one area that generally leads to the most confusion. We’ll cover both TTL (auto) and manual flash and camera settings to get the most out of your equipment. \nThe ending portion of the class will include hands-on shooting where you get to practice the methods and have an opportunity to get firsthand help with any questions you may have. \nRequirements: Camera that have a hot shoe attachment (those that can use an external flash unit) such as a DSLR\, mirrorless or advanced point and shoot camera. If you don’t already have a flash\, we will have several available to use and will also cover aspects of purchasing a flash (hint\, expensive isn’t always the best). Please bring your camera and flash manuals with you to the class. Make sure to charge your batteries and have a clean memory card to use! \nIt’s time to get over flash-phobia and join us to conquer flash. Amaze your friends and family with consistently great looking photos. This introduction to Flash class will cover on-camera flash and ways to make it look great and set the stage for the next big step\, off camera flash. \n  URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/conquering-flash-photography/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://berksphotographic.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/flash2_IMG_5156-800square.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Phil Magistro and Joel Styer":MAILTO:jwstyer@joelstyer.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T174003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T174003Z UID:4986-1586764800-1586797200@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:-- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- DESCRIPTION:— CANCELLED — CANCELLED — CANCELLED — URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cancelled-cancelled-cancelled-2/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200405T173722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200405T173722Z UID:4984-1586160000-1586192400@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:-- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED -- CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:—  CANCELLED  — URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cancelled-cancelled-cancelled/ CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200309T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200205T143921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T143924Z UID:4507-1583782200-1583789400@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Digital Photo Competition DESCRIPTION: URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/digital-photo-competition/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Photo Competitions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200304T220000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200129T160841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T160841Z UID:4392-1583348400-1583359200@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Monthly Board Meeting. Unless indicated otherwise\, held at the BPS office at the Goggleworks. URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/board-meeting/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Board Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200224T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200129T160353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T160406Z UID:4388-1582572600-1582579800@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Up Close and Personal Macro Presentation and Hands-On Shooting – Valerie Hoffman DESCRIPTION:Join Valerie Hoffman Photography  as we explore the tiny world of macro and close-up photography. We will begin with a brief presentation on important tips and techniques\, then practice photographing with a wide variety of props. \n  \nWhat to bring:  \nYour camera with fully charged batteries \nMemory card \nTripod and cable release or wireless remote \nAny macro lens or close up filter or attachment\, including extension tubes \nYour creative hat \nThat’s all you need! Props will be provided! \n  URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/up-close-and-personal-macro-presentation-and-hands-on-shooting-valerie-hoffman/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200129T160633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T160638Z UID:4390-1582362000-1582383600@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Intro to Digital Photography Class part 2 – Seeing The Light DESCRIPTION:A Two Part Workshop Presented by the Berks Photographic Society \nDid you get a new digital camera for Christmas? Or have you had one you just don’t know how to use? \nThis two part series of digital photography workshops will help you become a better photographer! \nIn the two part series we will be covering all aspects of digital photography\, from the basics to editing and how to share pictures with friends and family! \nPlease bring your camera\, your camera manual if available\, and questions\, to each class. We will have assistants on-hand to help with everyone’s cameras and questions. \nBoth sessions are from 9:00am until 3:00 PM with a one hour lunch break.  Both sessions will be held at Berks Photographic Society\, 40 N. Noble Street (Gregg & Noble Streets)\, Reading\, Pa. 19611 \nPRICE:   $75.00 per session\, or $130.00 for both sessions (January & February). \nBerks Photographic Society members receive a discount on this class. \nFebruary 22\, 2020: \nSeeing The Light–Using Your Camera: Picking Proper Settings & Exposure and Creating Better Compositions \nThis session will go into techniques which can used to make everyday pictures into great looking photos you would be proud to hang on your walls. \nGain a better understanding of your camera settings and functions\, and how you can use them to create better photos. \nYou will learn basic workflow for saving\, and editing your images. \nPlease bring your camera and camera manual. \nRegister online here: https://www.pay.berkscamera.org/product/intro-to-digital-photography-class/ URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/intro-to-digital-photography-class-part-2-seeing-the-light/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200217T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200129T160223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T160228Z UID:4386-1581967800-1581975000@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Light\, Exposure\, and Composition – Tom Stoeri DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an interactive discussion on techniques\, technical insight\, and thought processes for using light\, exposure\, and composition to improve your photography. URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/light-exposure-and-composition-tom-stoeri/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200129T160042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T160046Z UID:4384-1581363000-1581370200@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:What Photography Judges Look For - Richard Lewis DESCRIPTION:This is a fun\, yet very frank look at that hardest job any photographer can do… Judging! We’ll examine both the objective and subjective things that make a photograph great and exhibition worthy. Plus\, YOU GET TO BE THE JUDGE! This is a presentation with audience participation and you get to judge some of my work and the work of the photography masters. You’ll discover that no photograph is perfect. \n \n  \nRichard Lewis\, Photographer \nRichard Lewis 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. \nRichard’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. \nRichard is an active photography blogger\, lecturer\, instructor and conducts workshops in the New Jersey Pine Barrens to help photographers find their unique creative voice \nWebsite: RichardLewisPhotography.com URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/what-photography-judges-look-for-richard-lewis/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200203T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200120T220501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T185643Z UID:4194-1580758200-1580765400@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Cognitive Composition – Henry Rowan DESCRIPTION:Henry Rowan will be speaking to our group on Monday\, February 3 at 7:30. Henry is an award-winning professional photographer and is the founder and Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown PA. The PCP promotes the photographic experience by providing a nurturing environment and resources where photographers can create\, discuss and show their work. Several BPS members have been selected to participate in juried shows at PCP over the last few years. Henry has also been very supportive of BPS by promoting our activities.  \n  \nHenry will speak on “Cognitive Composition”. This talk is not to be missed as there is literally none better out there. Members who were fortunate enough to have heard Henry speak at the BPS Annual Conference a few years ago will know how true this statement truly is. The concepts discussed by Henry will set the stage for a wonderful year of photography. Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening. \n  \nYou can explore the PCP website at: www.pacenterforphotography.org URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cognitive-composition-henry-rowan/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T213000 DTSTAMP:20260424T163405 CREATED:20200120T211225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200122T185614Z UID:4189-1580153400-1580160600@berksphotographic.org SUMMARY:Backyard Bird Photography – Ginnie Lodge DESCRIPTION:It’s wonderful to trek out into the woods\, fields\, and parks to photograph birds\, but there are also birds nearby\, right in your own neighborhood. Maybe it is not possible for you to go in search of birds\, the weather may be bad\, you may be unable to walk long distances or sit in the cold\, or you just might like the comfort of your own home! The goal of this presentation is to give you some ideas and tools you can use to make interesting and pleasing images of the birds that are right in your own backyard. We’ll talk about planning ahead\, settings and lenses\, making the shot\, post processing\, bird identification\, and the most important ingredient: patience! URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/backyard-bird-photography-ginnie-lodge/ LOCATION:Berks Photographic Society\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA\, 19601\, United States CATEGORIES:Programs END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR