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SUMMARY:Phil Penman will present a talk entitled “Street Photography Unfiltered” in a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Historical events are happening all around us all the time. As photographers we have an ability to be able to share stories & capture world events in real time. Learn about the thought process behind picking a subject\, capturing it & getting it out into the world from one of the absolutely most respected in the genre. \nThe British-born\, New York-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets for more than 25 years. In his career as a news & magazine photographer\, with a large body of work in such publications as The Guardian\, The Independent\, The New York Review of Books\, among others\, Phil has photographed major public figures & historical events. In particular\, his reportage following the September 11\, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has featured on NBC’s Today show\, as well as on the BBC\, History Channel\, & Al Jazeera; his images have been included in the 9/11 Memorial & Museum & its archives. Phil’s work covering the pandemic lockdown in New York City has been acquired by the U.S. Library of Congress\, whose collection holds work by such great Depression-era documentarians as Walker Evans & Dorothea Lange. Besides showing at Leica galleries in New York\, Washington\, D.C.\, Boston & London\, Penman’s signature street photography has appeared in international exhibitions as far afield as Venice\, Berlin & Sydney. \n\n \n Phil tours theorld teaching workshops on photography for Leica Akademie. \nPenman’s first book\, “Street”\, published in 2019\, became a best-seller & was featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. He just released his second book\, “New York Street Diaries”. \nAmong his accolades: Phil was recently named among the “52 Most Influential Street Photographers\,” alongside such legends as Henri Cartier-Bresson\, Sebastião Salgado\, Diane Arbus & Garry Winogrand. “Voted Top 10 Street Photographers 2019” – The Phoblographer. “From astronauts on the crosswalk to young skaters shredding on high rooftops\, to 30-foot-tall statues lying sideways on the back of a truck\, Penman’s subjects prove there’s never a dull moment in the Big Apple” – Jenny Zhang\, My Modern MET. “Top 10 Contemporary Street Photographers living today” – My Modern MET. “If the photographs themselves are stunning – by turn surprising\, moving\, funny & even shocking – the show’s real star is New York itself. Penman’s love of his adoptive home shines through on every page” – Grazia Magazine.\n \nVisit Phil’s WEBSITE. \nThis will be a paid event for non-BPS 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/phil-penman-will-present-a-hybrid-zoom-talk-entitled-street-photography-unfiltered/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T210000
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SUMMARY:BPS member Jeff Grabert presents “South Africa Private Reserves Safari”
DESCRIPTION:BPS member Jeff Grabert presents “South Africa Private Reserves Safari” \nThis program will highlight photography from private reserves in South Africa.  These reserves border world famous Kruger National Park and no fences keep the animals from traversing into and out of the parks.  Unlike Kruger\, guides can take guests off-road for very intimate sightings.  Additionally\, only lodge guests can be on the land so there is much less traffic and vehicle occupancy at sightings is limited.  Photographic tips will be discussed as well as advice on gear\, lodging\, and best times to go. \n  \nJeff says\, “I am a self-taught travel photographer with a portfolio that showcases images from multiple continents and an array of subject matters. My particular focus is nature and culture.  With a degree in biology\, I have had a lifelong fascination with the natural world.  My “Happy Place” is being on location pursuing wildlife and wilderness images.  From the Serengeti to Patagonia\, the scenery and wildlife may change but the feeling remains the same – being connected with the earth.  It is my hope that my photography helps the viewer connect with that feeling as well.” \n  \nSee Jeff’s work at  www.grabertimages.com
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-jeff-grabert-presents-south-africa-private-reserves-safari/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T210000
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SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition & Critique Night with Jonathan Vaines of the UK as judge.
DESCRIPTION:Jonathan will give highly skilled reviews of all the images as well as demonstrate selected image processing suggestions. Details will follow. \nJonathan has been the Regional Organizer for the Royal Photographic Society (RPS) for five years & is the Judges’ Secretary for the East Anglian Federation (EAF) of Photographic Societies in Great Britain. He is also an A panel judge and a sponsored lecturer for Paper Spectrum. Jonathan tutors for the RPS & online photo clubs that operate predominantly in North America\, running processing method workshops most weeks. BPS will have a session with Jonathan in November 2024. Explore Jonathan’s WEBSITE. \n \nDon’t forget\, BPS members\, that our first photo competition and image critique of the year is coming up in March. Photos must be entered by midnight on March 10. If you are wondering about sizing your images\, click on the link: http://tinyurl.com/BPS-Resizing for a simple two page document to help you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-critique-night-with-jonathan-vaines-of-the-uk-as-judge/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting,Photo Competitions
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240318T210000
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SUMMARY:Arthur Meyerson will present “Endless Highway\, An Ongoing Photographic Journey” via a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Arthur Meyerson is recognized as one of America’s finest color photographers & is a highly sought after speaker & workshop instructor. He has traveled throughout the world\, visiting all seven continents photographing for advertising\, corporate & editorial clients. Arthur is a three-time winner of Adweek’s Southwest Photographer of the Year award\, as well as being named one of the 30 best advertising photographers by American Photo. In 1999\, he was honored by Nikon’s illustrious Legends Behind the Lens series. \nArthur’s images are imbued with a sense of poetry & spirit of time & place. The poetry comes from his appreciation & understanding of the human condition. His ability to capture a sense of place comes from his emotional awareness. Arthur builds & creates images that record the nuances that define our world\, in color.  \nHis photographs are exhibited internationally\, appear in numerous publications & are part of several permanent museum collections. Arthur’s first monograph\, “The Color of Light” was published in 2012 & his highly acclaimed second book\, “The Journey” was released in 2017. \nVisit Arthur’s WEBSITE. \n \nThis will be a paid event for non-BPS 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/arthur-meyerson-will-present-via-a-hybrid-zoom-session-endless-highway-an-ongoing-photographic-journey/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240304T190000
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SUMMARY:"Capturing Motion"  presented by Betsy Wilson.
DESCRIPTION:Betsy will explore the world of motion photography through her unique perspective.  A combination of traditional techniques of controlling shutter speed with some non-traditional concepts using camera motion and light-painting\, Betsy’s images will inform and inspire us to try new ideas. Using your camera to capture motion in ways beyond what we see with our eyes results in endless creative possibilities. \nBetsy 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 now says 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 is an active member of the Chester County Camera Club\, and has given numerous presentations and led workshops for area camera clubs.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/capturing-motion-presented-by-betsy-wilson/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231212T230411Z
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SUMMARY:Guy Tal will present “Creativity & Expression in Photography” in a hybrid zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:Here is what we will experience from this talk in Guy’s own words: “Photography is a medium eminently capable of both objective representation & subjective expression. This dichotomy\, although long resolved in other media\, is still a subject of contention among photographers & critics. If we accept photography as a medium for expressive art\, the question remains: how to use a medium designed to record realistic appearances to convey subjective & emotional meanings. In the words of Ernst Haas: how to humanize the machine.” In this talk\, Guy will discuss some of the challenges faced by photographic artists today & historically. Explaining his philosophy of art & some of the science of visual expression\, Guy will also discuss how photography\, even in its purest forms\, may express concepts beyond just representation of appearances. \nGuy is a professional writer & photographic artist based in Torrey\, Utah. He works primarily in the high-desert region known as the Colorado Plateau\, where he lives & spends many weeks each year hiking\, camping & communing with the wild landscape & its natural inhabitants. In his photographic work\, Guy places emphasis on originality & personal expression rather than documentation. He is the author of several books & a regular contributor to various photographic publications. \nFor a sampling of Guy’s work and writings\, please visit his WEBSITE or his BLOG.  \n \n\nGuy Tal’s talk is sponsored in large part by Cardinal Camera. A number of BPS members have purchased their gear from this fantastic\, family & locally owned store. This includes Vince Pellegrini (and three of his friends)\, Ivan Bub\, Bill Coughlin\, Bert Rogers & Jim Kessel. The store was founded by George H. Seelig in 1937\, one year before BPS was organized. A subsequent owner\, George K. Seelig\, had his roots in Reading in the 1960s at Wyomissing Corporation. Kurt Seelig now runs the business. Cardinal Camera has evolved into one of the largest volume camera stores in the US with stores in Lansdale\, King of Prussia & Ephrata along with Howell\, NJ & Charlotte\, NC. It’s been an excellent go to resource. Thank you Kurt! \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/guy-tal-will-present-creativity-expression-in-photography-in-a-hybrid-zoom-session/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20240116T184226Z
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SUMMARY:”The Seeing Lens” program
DESCRIPTION:Berks County Veterans Administration representatives Kaylin Brice and Amy Cook will introduce ”The Seeing Lens” program\, a 10-week therapeutic photography group program. \nDuring the presentation we will see how this program combines learning photographic techniques with group counseling for veterans. Some of the participants’ experiences\, successes\, and samples of their amazing photos taken during the course will be shared. \n“The Seeing Lens” was developed through a partnership of the Lebanon VA Medical Center and Lebanon Valley College. For the past 5 years the program has been offered to Veterans in recovery at the Lebanon VA Medical Center with great success\, now they would like to offer it at the Berks County VA. \nAs many of you might know\, BPS has been involved with area non-profits for decades. Our members provide photography services for many fundraising events\, construction projects\, award ceremonies\, youth camps\, and dedications. Often the club members who volunteer say they get more out of the experience than they give. So when Kaylin contacted BPS and asked if we could assist them with “The Seeing Lens”  we met over Zoom and they introduced the program. Join us and see why we said YES\, YES\, YES!!!  to volunteer and help with this amazing program.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/the-seeing-lens-program/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231114T183928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T184851Z
UID:43511-1706950800-1706972400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Digital Photography Class part 2 - Seeing The Light
DESCRIPTION:A Two Part Workshop Presented by the Berks Photographic Society. Did you get a new digital camera for Christmas? Or have you had one you just don’t know how to use? This two part series of digital photography workshops will help you become a better photographer! In 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! \n  \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. Both sessions are from 9:00am until 3:00 PM with a one hour lunch break. Both sessions will be held at Berks Photographic Society\, @Goggle Works\, 201 Washington St\, Reading\, PA 19601\, suite 326. PRICE: $90.00 per session\, or $150.00 for both sessions (January & February). Berks Photographic Society members receive a discount on this class ($75. per session or $125 for both). \nFebruary 3\, 2024: Seeing The Light–Using Your Camera: Picking Proper Settings & Exposure and Creating Better Compositions. This 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. Gain a better understanding of your camera settings and functions\, and how you can use them to create better photos. You will learn basic workflow for saving\, and editing your images. Please bring your camera and camera manual. Register online here:  https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/intro-to-photography-workshop/ \n  \nIf you paid for both parts in January\, there is no additional charge for Part 2.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/intro-to-digital-photography-class-part-2-seeing-the-light-2/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
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SUMMARY:Dewitt Jones will present “Making Your Art Your Life” during a hybrid zoom session from his home in Molokai\, Hawaii
DESCRIPTION:Dewitt will share his career in photography from its beginnings to the present day. He spent 20 years with National Geographic\, 10 years in advertising & writing columns for Outdoor Photographer Magazine\, & another 20 years lecturing on creativity & vision. During all of this time\, he created a heck of a lot of images. What has he learned from them? How has his experiences as a photographer affected his life & how he has lived it? Dewitt will share both his images & his lessons with us in a spellbinding talk. \nDewitt is possibly the most sought after international keynote speaker in photography. He has shared his message of “Celebrating What’s Right with the World!” with hundreds of colleges\, associations & corporations. Everyone is urged to watch his TEDx Talk HERE prior to this session. Check out Dewitt’s WEBSITE. \nAs one of America’s top professional image makers\, Dewitt spent 20 years as a freelance photographer for National Geographic\, photographing stories all over the globe. Turning to advertising\, Dewitt rose to the forefront of corporate creative marketing\, photographing national advertising campaigns for Dewar’s Scotch\, Canon & United Airlines. As a motion picture director\, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards (“Climb” – Best Live Action Short Film & “John Muir’s High Sierra” – Best Short Subject Documentary). He has published many books\, including “California!”\, “Visions of Wilderness”\, “What The Road Passes By”\, “ROBERT FROST – A Tribute to the Source”\, “Canyon Country”\, “John Muir’s America” & “Anasazi World”. His most recent book\, “The Nature of Leadership”\, was created in collaboration with Dr. Stephen R. Covey & A. Roger Merrill (The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People). Dewitt’s column\, Basic Jones\, appeared monthly in Outdoor Photographer magazine for over 20 years. Dewitt is a cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Drama & he holds a Masters Degree in film making from UCLA. \nDewitt’s knowledge of the creative process\, his relaxed and genuine style\, and his ability to communicate make his presentations truly outstanding. We are very fortunate to have Dewitt speak to us. \nThis will be a combined session with the LNC Photo Group\, the West Shore Photography Club in Mechanicsburg\, PA & the Cape Fear Camera Club in Wilmington\, NC. BPS welcomes our friends. \n \n \nThis 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/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/dewitt-jones-who-will-present-making-your-art-your-life/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231114T183147Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Photography\, Part 1: Getting To Know Your Camera: What All Those Buttons Really Do .
DESCRIPTION:A Two Part Workshop Presented by the Berks Photographic Society. Did you get a new digital camera for Christmas? Or have you had one you just don’t know how to use? This two part series of digital photography workshops will help you become a better photographer! In 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. Both sessions are from 9:00am until 3:00 PM with a one hour lunch break. Both sessions will be held at Berks Photographic Society\, @ Goggle Works\, 201 Washington St.\, Reading\, PA 19601\, suite 326. PRICE: $90.00 per session\, or $150.00 for both sessions (January & February). Berks Photographic Society members receive a discount on this class ($75. per session or $125 for both). January 13\, 2024: Getting To Know Your Camera: What All Those Buttons Really Do . In this session we will learn to understand the basics of the “digital” aspect of photography. Megapixels\, memory cards\, etc. To better understand your camera we will be covering camera features\, controls\, and menus and how to make basic camera settings needed to take good photos.\nAttendees should bring their cameras\, and camera manual. Register online here: https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/intro-to-photography-workshop/ \n  \nPart 2 will be held February 3\, 2024
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/intro-to-photography-part-1-getting-to-know-your-camera-what-all-those-buttons-really-do/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231114T192302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T202544Z
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SUMMARY:Cross Polarized Light Photomicrography Demonstration presented by Ivan Bub.
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: this event has been moved back to the GoggleWorks location due to an Albright College scheduling conflict and a key participant’s health issue. Ivan will bring his equipment and have a hands-on demonstration of his cross polarized crystal photography at our GoggleWorks suite 326 location.  This will be an in-person only meeting without a Zoom feed. \nMeeting time will be our normal 7:00pm start with doors opening for socializing at 6:15. \nWe will reschedule our Albright College tour and program for later this Spring. Look for the date announcement in the newsletter\, FaceBook and Meetup pages. \nBPS member\, Ivan Bub\, is a retired family physician with a love for photography. Although he enjoys many forms of photography\, his specialty is Cross Polarized Light Photomicrography. This interesting photographic technique\, which allows blending Science and Art in photography involves crystallizing various substances such as Sulfur\, Vitamin C\, Artificial sweeteners\, Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid on a microscope slide. Using a camera attached to a microscope under cross polarized light\, the crystal formations that develop are photographed\, producing one-of-a-kind images\, as no two slides are identical. Since retiring\, Ivan has been teaching students at Albright College Total Experience Learning various photographic techniques\, including crystal photomicrography\, infrared photography\, light painting and macro photography. \n  \n  \nThe live demonstration will take place at:    Albright College Total Experience Learning facility\, 1041 Rockland Street Reading PA 19604.  \nWe will start at 6:30 PM with a tour of the facility\, following with the presentation at 7 PM. This will be an “in person only” event.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/cross-polarized-light-photomicrography-demonstration-presented-by-ivan-bub/
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Monday night meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Ivan Bub":MAILTO:ivanbub58@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T035212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T035212Z
UID:43312-1702886400-1702918800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS Annual Meeting - It is very important that all BPS members participate in this annual meeting.
DESCRIPTION:BPS Annual Meeting – It is very important that all BPS members participate in this annual meeting.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-annual-meeting-it-is-very-important-that-all-bps-members-participate-in-this-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231121T205144Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Photoshoot will be on December 16th at Boscov's North from 11:00am-3:00pm
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Santa Photoshoots have been scheduled for December 9th and December 16th.   Kim desperately needs at least 6 people per photoshoot to pull this off. These photoshoots help support the ongoing operations of our club. You will be told what you need to do. No high level photographic ability is required! \n\n1st Photoshoot will be on December 9th at Fairgrounds Farmers Market from 1:00pm-4:00pm\n2nd Photoshoot will be on December 16th at Boscov’s North from 11:00am-3:00pm\n\nKim would need you to show up one hour before shooting time.  If you can only come for part of the time\, that is great.  If you can come the whole time that’s even better! \nFarmers Market is located at 2934 N 5th Street\nBoscov’s North is located at 2910 N 5th Street Hwy.  [Down stairs in the Auditorium]\nP.S.  Kim needs someone who would be willing to be SANTA for the photoshoot at Boscov’s on the 16th.  If you love kids and you wouldn’t mind spreading a bit of joy\, please let her know.  A Santa suit will be provided.  (Our Santa for the Market will not be available for the 16th.) \nPlease let Kim know at your earliest convenience\, if you can help either day or if you are willing to don that Santa suit at  kim.sweimler@berksphotographic.com
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/2nd-photoshoot-will-be-on-december-16th-at-boscovs-north-from-1100am-300pm/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231121T204735Z
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UID:43525-1702126800-1702137600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Santa Photo Shoot at Fairgrounds Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nThis year’s Santa Photoshoots have been scheduled for December 9th and December 16th.   Kim desperately needs at least 6 people per photoshoot to pull this off. These photoshoots help support the ongoing operations of our club. You will be told what you need to do. No high level photographic ability is required! \n\n1st Photoshoot will be on December 9th at Fairgrounds Farmers Market from 1:00pm-4:00pm\n2nd Photoshoot will be on December 16th at Boscov’s North from 11:00am-3:00pm\n\nKim would need you to show up one hour before shooting time.  If you can only come for part of the time\, that is great.  If you can come the whole time that’s even better! \nFarmers Market is located at 2934 N 5th Street\nBoscov’s North is located at 2910 N 5th Street Hwy.  [Down stairs in the Auditorium]\nP.S.  Kim needs someone who would be willing to be SANTA for the photoshoot at Boscov’s on the 16th.  If you love kids and you wouldn’t mind spreading a bit of joy\, please let her know.  A Santa suit will be provided.  (Our Santa for the Market will not be available for the 16th.) \nPlease let Kim know at your earliest convenience\, if you can help either day or if you are willing to don that Santa suit at  kim.sweimler@berksphotographic.com
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/santa-photo-shoot-at-fairgrounds-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Fairgrounds Farmers Market
CATEGORIES:Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Sweimler":MAILTO:kas.kimages@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20231121T204322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T204322Z
UID:43521-1701972000-1701982800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Follow up instructional excursion to Koziar's Christmas Village with Valerie Hoffman
DESCRIPTION: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 Val by Dec 6th. You can bring your money to the club meeting and holiday lights presentation on Monday December 4th. For those who will not be at the GoggleWorks that evening\, you can send the money to Val using PayPal\, Venmo\, or the Cash app. You will still need to also pay your entrance fee to the Christmas Village which is $13 for adults or $12 for seniors. \nWe will meet at a designated spot prior to the village’s opening for the night\, which is 6 PM. Here is a link to Koziar’s which covers all the info about the place if you have never been: koziarschristmasvillage.com \nDue to the possibility of crowds and smallish walkways\, and so Val can give the best instruction\, we are limiting this group to only 10 people. The first 10 to contact Val and sign up are in! You can email her with questions and to get specific payment info at vahoffman22@gmail.com\nShe will send an email to those who register\, with suggested gear and any other pertinent info.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/follow-up-instructional-excursion-to-koziars-christmas-village-with-valerie-hoffman/
LOCATION:Koziar’s Christmas Village
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T035109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T203720Z
UID:43310-1701716400-1701723600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Valerie Hoffman teaches how to photograph "Holiday Lights"
DESCRIPTION: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 can be a daunting task. You’re photographing in the dark\, the camera’s meter doesn’t want to give you a good exposure\, it’s hard to see to focus\, what you thought was in focus still turned out blurry… So many challenges to deal with. In this presentation we’ll talk about them all! \nJoin us as we view images and discuss exposure\, focus\, composition\, other camera settings\, gear and even some creative techniques. Then consider getting out and joining us as a group to put what you learned in practice. Valerie has it all planned. On Thursday\, December 7\, she will continue teaching with a hands on excursion to Koziar’s Christmas Village. See below for details. \nVal is committed to helping photographers become better at their craft\, and have fun in the process. Visit her website for her upcoming treks and other offerings at valeriehoffmanphotography.com. \n– 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 Val by Dec 6th. You can bring your money to the club meeting and holiday lights presentation on Monday December 4th. For those who will not be at the GoggleWorks that evening\, you can send the money to Val using PayPal\, Venmo\, or the Cash app. You will still need to also pay your entrance fee to the Christmas Village which is $13 for adults or $12 for seniors. \nWe will meet at a designated spot prior to the village’s opening for the night\, which is 6 PM. Here is a link to Koziar’s which covers all the info about the place if you have never been: koziarschristmasvillage.com \nDue to the possibility of crowds and smallish walkways\, and so Val can give the best instruction\, we are limiting this group to only 10 people. The first 10 to contact Val and sign up are in! You can email her with questions and to get specific payment info at vahoffman22@gmail.com\nShe will send an email to those who register\, with suggested gear and any other pertinent info.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/valerie-hoffman-teaches-how-to-photograph-holiday-lights/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T034933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T034933Z
UID:43308-1701111600-1701118800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS Member Photo Competition Night “Best of the Year” with Henry Rowan
DESCRIPTION:BPS Member Photo Competition Night “Best of the Year” with Henry Rowan
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition-night-best-of-the-year-with-henry-rowan/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Photo Competitions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20221121T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T165656Z
UID:43048-1700506800-1700514000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:November 20\, 2023: Tony Bramley of Essex England will do a hybrid Zoom presentation titled “Composition: The Principles & Elements of Art in Photography”.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTony actually teaches a 2 day Advanced Composition workshop in England. This session will cover a lot of ground taught in that workshop. It will be very different from the usual talks on composition as Tony will relate it to other forms of art and discuss how this translates to photography. All levels find it interesting. \nDuring this session\, we will learn how interesting the content of our images can be & that there were never any ‘rules’ in composition. He will review the considerations on the creation of the perfect composition & show how so much more should go into producing a photograph when looking at the elements of composition. Tony will explore behind this thought process by discussing the artistic design elements that make up an image. These principles hold fast for the art world & sit comfortably within both traditional & contemporary photography. \nOften it is quoted “To break the rules you need to understand the rules”. This presentation helps to understand the key principles & elements that should be considered when creating an image. It shows that an image breaking the rules usually obeys other principles or elements\, supporting the finished composition. Whether it is pictorial\, creative or abstract photography that you shoot\, you should go away with a new view on the content of your photographs. \nTony has been working as a professional photographer for over twenty five years\, winning several awards & accreditations within professional photography from the British Institute of Professional Photographers & the Royal Photographic Society. Storm Photography Ltd.\, a corporate photography service\, has been the professional photography side of his work for most of this time. In 2016\, Tony started The Light Academy\, photography training for one2one\, group training & group workshops. He has published 5 books & teaches on YouTube\, as well. His goal is to help photographers to enjoy their photography & become confident in their creativity. As part of this activity\, Tony has been doing camera club talks & judging internationally. \nIn December 2015\, Tony was made a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society for his unique conceptual work on Suprematism within photography. This was followed by the Royal Photographic Society Fellowship of the Year Award in 2016 for the “most outstanding panel of work achieving a Fellowship”. This very prestigious award was in recognition of Tony’s work in blending photography with the Modernist Russian avant-garde movement of Dynamic Suprematism\, a painting style begun by the Polish-Ukrainian artist Kazimir Malevich in 1913. This art movement focused on the fundamentals of geometric abstract art painted in a limited range of colors. It is based upon the “the supremacy of pure artistic feeling” rather than on visual depiction of objects. Tony is working photographically in this very unique style. He abstracts his compositions from single photographs using existing geometry within the content. \nPhotography is not only Tony’s profession but also his passion. His personal photography includes abstract\, street\, modern & contemporary architecture\, still life & portrait photography. \nMembers can check out these various links to Tony’s work: HERE\, www.lightacademy.co.uk\, www.suprematism.co.uk & www.stormphotography.co.uk \nThis will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending\, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. At checkout\, please specify “Tony Bramley – November 20” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation\, your pass will be emailed to you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/november-20-2023-tony-bromley-of-essex-england-will-do-a-hybrid-zoom-presentation-titled-composition-the-principles-elements-of-art-in-photography/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T034743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T185647Z
UID:43306-1699297200-1699304400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS "Gear Night" with Special guest\, Steve Miller from Dan's Camera City
DESCRIPTION: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 :\n1) How to best use newer technology and gear and the advantages/solutions that particular piece of gear provides from different brands .\n2) A comparison to photo gear from 5\, 10\, or 15 years ago\n3) Non-camera specific gear recommendations to improve your photography\n4) Dan’s Camera City photo outings and the types of opportunities they present\n5) Question and answer session. \nSteve says\, “I am from the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. I am a lover of all things outdoors and living life. My passions include exploring via mountain bike or hiking. I also love chasing that sweet light while bikepacking and backpacking. My other interests are sustainable trail building\, freshwater snorkeling and of course photography. Most of my time off is spent pursuing these activities with my wife Christina or our friends. My photographic pursuits are landscape\, night sky\, wildlife\, action\, creative portraiture and macro photography. I am an equipment specialist\, staff trainer and photography instructor at Dan’s Camera City located in Allentown\, PA. I love to help people expand their creativity and photography. I have been doing nature photography since 1996 and have been employed by Dan’s Camera since 2004. I have led several photography workshops including waterfall\, birds in flight\, and night sky photography. I currently own mirrorless cameras and lenses from Sony\, Canon and Nikon\, but have familiarity with Olympus and Fuji.” \nBRING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY and CAMERA GEAR QUESTIONS!  This is a great opportunity to ask any gear related questions you have to one of the experts in our area! \n  \nMasks are suggested\, but not required \n  \nLink for guests to get the Zoom link is as follows:  https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-gear-night/
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-gear-night/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230512T164407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T183628Z
UID:43276-1698692400-1698699600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:BPS  Member Photo Competition
DESCRIPTION: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 has become so hectic\, disruptive & mean\, maybe shifting our thoughts a little will be helpful. Submitted images must connote these feelings by however the artist creatively envisions & responds to the theme. The submission deadline is Sunday night October 15\, 2023 at 12 MN. Every member is encouraged to participate. \nThe BPS competition rules were revised and given Board approval on May 8\, 2023. Everyone should review the latest rules and the details for entry as found HERE or refer to the BPS website for details under the “Competition” header. \nThe submission process continues to be the same as the last several competitions. Each dues-current BPS member may submit up to two images in the Pictorial category (A) and up to two images in the Nature category (B) for each competition\, using their assigned class\, either Class A (advanced) or Class B group. Generally\, new members are in Class B. For submission\, there are 4 links to 4 separate directories in the Club’s SmugMug account to upload images into\, depending on the photographer’s Class (A or B) and the image Category (Pictorial=A or Nature=B). This will then automatically separate the image files appropriately on the receiving end. \nClass A photographers use these 2 links to upload files: \n\n\nPictorial (A): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/r5ZTvq/ClassAPictorial \n\n\nNature (B): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/BkRVbG/ClassANature       \n\n\nClass B photographers use these 2 links to upload files: \n\n\nPictorial (A): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/f7pVTw/ClassBPictorial \n\n\nNature (B): https://www.smugmug.com/upload/F5hJxr/ClassBNature \n\n\nIf you have questions or need help\, please email Vince before submitting at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com. Remember\, no changes can be made after submission. \nSubmission of an image for any BPS competition indicates agreement of the maker to allow BPS to post the image in the BPS Newsletter & online via the BPS website & BPS YouTube channel. \nOur judge for this event will be Joe Edelman. Joe is an award-winning photographer\, author\, and photo educator. \nJoe’s educational mission is “To help photographers to develop a solid understanding of the HOWS and WHYS behind creating great photographs.” Joe is honored to hold the title of Photographic Craftsman\, a designation given to those who have met the standards of excellence set by the Professional Photographers of America in recognition of service to the photographic profession as an orator\, author\, and mentor. He takes great pride in sharing his experience as the host of the weekly The LAST FRAME Live\, a 60-minute photography Livestream that appears on YouTube. His channel boasts 300 + videos viewed over 11.8 million times by more than 180\,000 subscribers in 114 countries. Visit Joe’s website at https://www.joeedelman.com & his YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thejoeedelman. \nJoe has also earned a reputation as a lively and popular presenter at photography conferences and is frequently featured on major photography news websites & podcasts. From his start as a newspaper photojournalist while still in high school to his work today photographing all types of people\, his photographs have been published internationally in magazines like Maxim\, Cosmopolitan\, Get Fit & Shape\, to name but a few. He has been called upon to complete assignments for the New York Times & the Los Angeles Times & has serviced commercial advertising clients from all over the United States.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/bps-member-photo-competition/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Photo Competitions,ZOOM
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230926T004045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T165905Z
UID:43351-1698494400-1698505200@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Flash Workshop with Bob Gross
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday Oct. 28\, from noon to 3:00 at the GoggleWorks (free to any BPS member)\n \nThis three-hour session is a follow up of the talk on Flash Photography given at our September member’s meeting.\n \nDuring this workshop we’ll be experimenting with the techniques discussed in Bob’s presentation: rear-curtain sync\, highspeed sync and stroboscopic flash.\n \nThis get together is for anyone who has or hasn’t used flash before. We’ll share questions and answers about using flash\, and just have some fun with our cameras and other club members.\n \nThere will be stations set up with equipment to use and props to shoot. Fish tank bubbles\, bouncing balls\, smoke trails\, splashes\, dancing “bears” and whatever walks\, runs or jumps in front of our cameras will be captured in the flash.\n \nHope to see many of you at the workshop. RSVP and/or email your questions to Bob Gross at bob.gross@berksphotographic.com.\nWe need at least 10 participants to make this workshop happen.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/flash-workshop-with-bob-gross/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Bob Gross":MAILTO:bob.gross@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230512T164224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T175334Z
UID:43274-1697482800-1697490000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:“Taking your bird and wildlife photography to the next level” 
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSimon will go over some of his top tips about wildlife photography\, including gear\, settings\, field techniques & strategies for pretty pictures. He will also cover his post processing. \nEver since he was a youngster\, Simon has been interested in wildlife & nature\, & curious about the world in which we live. His personal interest in the natural world\, wildlife\, astronomy & science always kept him looking around at the wonders of the universe & our natural environment. From our enormous Milky Way galaxy to the smallest bird\, Simon marvels at its natural beauty. \nWith the advent of the digital camera came a way to capture this beauty & the adventure of capturing it became a way to explore his beautiful home province of Nova Scotia. Whether by staying up late to watch the constellations rise one by one over the horizon while capturing the Milky Way\, hiking kilometers to see a waterfall or by getting up before the break of dawn to watch birds feeding their young…mysteries abound all around us and capturing their beauty for his own enjoyment and for others to enjoy is Simon’s “me.” \nWhat started as a hobby is now a professional career\, one that Simon enjoys every day.  He has recently started shooting more video & as such\, started a YouTube Channel to host the videos.  Members should go HERE & have a look. \nThis will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending\, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. At checkout\, please specify “Simon d’Entremont – October 16” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation\, your pass will be emailed to you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/taking-your-bird-and-wildlife-photography-to-the-next-level/
LOCATION:Hybrid
CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting,ZOOM
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230926T003823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T173300Z
UID:43349-1697299200-1697313600@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Shoot
DESCRIPTION:Annual Halloween Photoshoot  \nOctober 14th 4PM – 8PM   \nAt the GoggleWorks – Room 326  \n“MEMBERS ONLY” \nHosted by Richard Shay\, Kim Sweimler and Tim Huey. \nYou’re not going to want to miss our annual Halloween Photoshoot!  \nThe theme this year is “MEDUSA”.   Our lovely model Martha will be our Medusa for the studio part of this photoshoot. \nThen we will have the famous dry ice in a wine glass and a carved pumpkin\, carved by James. \nThere will also be a set up in the hallway with Halloween decor where you can shoot some still life photography work. \nBring your camera\, tripod and a wide-angle lens. If you have your own Pocket Wizard bring that also. \nWe will have a Pocket Wizard at each station. \nIf you are planning to come\, please let us know so we can get a feel for how many people will be there. \nPlease contact Kim Sweimler at kim.sweimler@berksphotographic.com  if you are going to join us.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/halloween-shoot/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Berks Photographic Society":MAILTO:info@berksphotographic.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231002T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T034626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T204447Z
UID:43304-1696273200-1696280400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:"Film is not dead\, in fact it is very much alive and growing...and is FUN...!!!  presented by BPS member Ken Martin
DESCRIPTION:“Film is not dead\, in fact it is very much alive and growing!!”  A discussion of the many aspects of shooting film: where to buy film and cameras\, the types of film you can use\, developing equipment and chemicals for both B&W and color\, slide and motion picture film. Also\, how to get your negatives printed with the use of a scanner.  Best of all\, you can do all this at home without a darkroom!!
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/film-is-not-dead-in-fact-it-is-very-much-alive-and-growing/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting,ZOOM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230512T164017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T164017Z
UID:43271-1695063600-1695070800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:“In Nature’s Embrace”
DESCRIPTION:September 18\, 2023 at 7 PM: Xuan Hui Ng will present “In Nature’s Embrace” from Japan  details to follow
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/in-natures-embrace/
CATEGORIES:Monday night meeting,ZOOM
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T034445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T034445Z
UID:43302-1694458800-1694466000@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:"Creative Use of Flash" 
DESCRIPTION:“Creative Use of Flash” presented by BPS member (and president) Bob Gross
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/creative-use-of-flash/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops,Monday night meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230909T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230801T034242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T034242Z
UID:43300-1694246400-1694278800@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ellis Island Hard Hat Tour private insider’s 3 hour photoshoot – filled but accepting names for waitlist.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/ellis-island-hard-hat-tour/
CATEGORIES:Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20230512T162044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T162044Z
UID:43267-1687946400-1687957200@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:Photoshoot at the Blaschak Coal Fields in Mt. Carmel\, PA
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, June 28 BPS will hold a Photoshoot at the Blaschak Coal Fields in Mt. Carmel\, PA from 10 AM to approximately 1 PM\, rain or shine. We will meet at the mine property entrance and then be driven to various spots to photograph the activity and the huge earth moving equipment in action. This is a BPS member only event and must be limited to 8 registrants on a first come basis. Registration is free. Please email Vince at Vince.Pellegrini@berksphotographic.com to reserve a spot. Registration will go to a wait list once the maximum number is reached.  BPS had done a photo shoot at the Pioneer Coal Tunnel and the Blaschak Coal Cracker facility in September 2019. This current coal field trip had been planned for June 2020 and registration closed out in less than a week. Unfortunately\, that photo shoot was canceled due to Covid-19. Here is your chance.If you want to see some images of the coal cracker trip\, take a look HERE.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/photoshoot-at-the-blaschak-coal-fields-in-mt-carmel-pa/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T150535
CREATED:20221121T221158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T035719Z
UID:43046-1687201200-1687208400@berksphotographic.org
SUMMARY:June 19\, 2023: Nic Stover will present “The Power to Create” via a hybrid Zoom session.
DESCRIPTION:June 19\, 2023: Nic Stover will present “The Power to Create” via a hybrid Zoom session. You will remember Nic as our judge from the June 27\, 2022 BPS Competition. \nJoin professional landscape photographer Nic Stover for this BPS session about an area of photography that is hard to quantify & takes some time to discover but is a critical part of the photographic process. Embracing the “Power to Create” gives each of us the permission needed to embrace the creative process of art. Together\, we will work with Nic to understand this process & how we can access it. This presentation will help us to look at our work & creative process in completely different ways than ever before. You will see how you need to give yourself permission to go deeper into your creative self to explore a wider range of what you & your work represent. \nAs Nic explains it\, this presentation will explore a number of concepts. How creativity is not something that is a limited\, singular event but is repeatable & endless. How to shift from thinking of yourself as (just) a photographer to being an artist &/or creative storyteller. Exploration of how we form limiting beliefs that disable our work & block us from being the creatives we want to be. Discovering where one gets inspiration & how you can more easily return to those states. Define how Nic sees his own creative process & how you might view yours. Realize how we need to understand the technical aspects of our craft and then move away from it\, ASAP. Introduction of the concept of the Whole Brain Photographer\, our brain states & how we can be creating while using both sides of our brain. The need to make the time for ourselves & establish the environment needed to create. The importance of understanding that creating is messy & getting comfortable in these states of unrest & how you can find your routines of repair. How you can work consciously & unconsciously to cultivate the ideal mindset for your own creative path. \nNic Stover is based in San Luis Obispo\, California. He focuses on nature photography classes & workshops\, encouraging his class participants to develop their skills\, explore their capabilities & create meaningful work. Through his classes\, webinars\, tutorials & presentations Nic works with people of all ages\, backgrounds\, experiences & desires focused around a dialog on how they can thrive in their own unique\, creative & artistic process. You can find more information about Nic at www.stoverphoto.com. \nThis 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 athttps://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/. At checkout\, please specify “Nic Stover – June 19” in the order box. Once BPS receives your donation\, your pass will be emailed to you.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/june-19-2023-nic-stover-will-present-the-power-to-create-via-a-hybrid-zoom-session/
CATEGORIES:Hybrid Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Headshot Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rick Shay and Kim Sweimler will conduct a Headshot Workshop on Saturday\, June 10\, 2023 from 10 AM to 2 PM in BPS Suite 326 at the GoggleWorks. This is an in-person event only (event will not be available via Zoom). This will be a free session\, limited to dues-current BPS members only. An RSVP to Kim Sweimler at kim.sweimler@berksphotographic.com is required if you plan to attend the event. There will be a presentation covering Patterns of Light\, Light Modifications\, Types of Lighting\, Controlling the Lighting\, and a review of the variety of available hardware for successfully capturing headshots. Following the presentation there will be a hands-on demonstration of the techniques and hardware covered in the presentation as well as an opportunity for participants to practice the techniques. If you plan on participating in the hands-on portion of the workshop\, make sure to bring along your camera.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/headshot-workshop/
LOCATION:Goggle Works  Suite 326
CATEGORIES:Classes & Workshops
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