Find Us at The GoggleWorks: 201 Washington Street, Suite 326, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601

Halloween Shoot

Goggle Works Suite 326

Annual Halloween Photoshoot  October 14th 4PM - 8PM   At the GoggleWorks - Room 326  “MEMBERS ONLY” Hosted by Richard Shay, Kim Sweimler and Tim Huey. You’re not going to want to miss our annual Halloween Photoshoot!  The theme this year is “MEDUSA”.   Our lovely model Martha will be our Medusa for the studio part...

“Taking your bird and wildlife photography to the next level” 

Hybrid

Simon d'Entremont will present “Taking your Bird and Wildlife Photography to the Next Level” via Zoom from Canada in a hybrid session. This talk is thanks to a major donation from Dr. and Mrs. Leigh Reeves. Simon will go over some of his top tips about wildlife photography, including gear, settings, field techniques & strategies for pretty pictures....

Flash Workshop with Bob Gross

Goggle Works Suite 326

Join us on Saturday Oct. 28, from noon to 3:00 at the GoggleWorks (free to any BPS member)   This three-hour session is a follow up of the talk on Flash Photography given at our September member’s meeting.   During this workshop we’ll be experimenting with the techniques discussed in Bob’s presentation: rear-curtain sync, highspeed...

Free

BPS  Member Photo Competition

Hybrid

October 30 at 7:00 PM is the last BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night of 2023. This will be a recorded, hybrid meeting using Zoom for those who decide not to join us at the GoggleWorks. The theme for this competition is Tranquility, Peace, Calm, Contemplative, Quiet in both Pictorial & Nature categories.  As our world...

BPS “Gear Night” with Special guest, Steve Miller from Dan’s Camera City

Goggle Works Suite 326

November 6, 2023 at 7 PM: “Gear Night” Special guest, Steve Miller, an expert equipment specialist at Dan's Camera City in Allentown, will be our guest speaker for "Gear Night".  Steve will share : 1) How to best use newer technology and gear and the advantages/solutions that particular piece of gear provides from different brands . 2) A comparison to...

Free

November 20, 2023: Tony Bramley of Essex England will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Composition: The Principles & Elements of Art in Photography”.

November 20, 2023: Tony Bramley of Essex England will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Composition: The Principles & Elements of Art in Photography”. You are sure to remember the wonderful experience we had with Tony as the judge for the October 24, 2022 BPS competition. Tony actually teaches a 2 day Advanced Composition workshop in England. This session...

Valerie Hoffman teaches how to photograph “Holiday Lights”

Goggle Works Suite 326

Valerie Hoffman will teach us how to photograph "Holiday Lights."  It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season, when colorful lights and decorations can be found all around, is a great time to challenge your photography skills and get out and shoot! For those who have never tried much beyond playing with their cellphone’s camera, this...

Follow up instructional excursion to Koziar’s Christmas Village with Valerie Hoffman

Koziar's Christmas Village

December 7, 2023 (Thursday)  starting at 6 PM - Follow up instructional excursion to Koziar's Christmas Village. Join us on Thursday, December 7th, for an “almost free” fun photowalk at Koziar’s Christmas Village in Bernville with Val there to offer help, instruction, and suggestions. Cost for the event is only $15, and needs to be paid directly to...

Santa Photo Shoot at Fairgrounds Farmers Market

Fairgrounds Farmers Market

December 9, 2023 1 - 4 PM: It's the first of this year's  Santa Photo Shoots at Fairgrounds Farmers Market. BPS members can help the club and have fun and get to know other members by participating!   This year's Santa Photoshoots have been scheduled for December 9th and December 16th.   Kim desperately needs at least 6 people per photoshoot to...