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SUMMARY:March 2\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Bill Vitiello will give a presentation on “The Wet Plate Collodion Process”
DESCRIPTION:With over 25 years behind the lens\, Bill Vitiello\, a new member to BPS\, is a photographer whose work bridges the past and present of photographic art. A true craftsman\, he works across all film formats — from 35mm and medium format to large format — and is also an accomplished wet plate collodion photographer\, keeping one of photography’s earliest processes alive through meticulous\, hands-on artistry. Beyond image-making\, Bill is an avid camera collector\, curating a personal archive spanning the history of photography — from 19th-century brass and mahogany masterpieces to modern mechanical marvels. Among the treasures in his collection is a fully functional 1912 Kodak 7A studio camera\, a reminder of the enduring beauty and ingenuity of analog tools. Driven by a deep respect for photographic heritage and a passion for experimentation\, Bill continues to explore the interplay between light\, chemistry\, and time — crafting images that honor the roots of the medium while offering a timeless perspective on the world. \nThe “tintype” or “wet plate collodion” process is the second oldest form of photography and dates back to the early 1850’s. Bill will share a brief history of the process and what it takes to make a tintype. Through a live demonstration\, Bill will share the magic\, precision\, and unpredictability of this handmade process — from pouring collodion to developing plates in real time.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-2-2026-at-700-pm-bill-vitiello-will-give-a-presentation-on-the-wet-plate-collodion-process/
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SUMMARY:March 15\, 2026 at midnight: Entries are due for the March member photo competition. Dual themes: Still Life for Pictorial and Winter Scene for Nature.
DESCRIPTION:March 15\, 2026 at midnight: Entries are due for the March member photo competition. Dual themes: Still Life for Pictorial and Winter Scene for Nature.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-15-2026-at-midnight-entries-are-due-for-the-march-member-photo-competition-dual-themes-still-life-for-pictorial-and-winter-scene-for-nature/
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SUMMARY:March 16\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Jared Platt will give a talk on “Perfect Exposures - A Wholistic Approach”
DESCRIPTION:In the era of film\, we knew that the perfect exposure was not accomplished at the negative alone\, but in a combined effort of pre-visualization\, camera exposure\, negative development\, the choice of paper\, chemistry\, exposure at the enlarger & finally the processing time in the chemistry. This end to end approach to exposure allowed us to take very challenging exposure situations & manage them to get the perfect final print. But somehow\, in the transition to digital (like in everything in the digital world) photographers have become laxed & expect that their camera’s sensor should just provide them with the perfect exposure out of the camera. In this talk\, Jared will teach us how to approach our exposure problems with a more holistic approach & get the perfect exposure for the perfect final print (or the perfect Instagram post). \nJared Platt is a photographer & writer based in Arizona. He is a master educator with over 25 years of experience teaching photography\, lighting & photo editing through CreativeLive & international conferences. Known for simplifying complex concepts\, he emphasizes storytelling & critical self-reflection\, helping students develop their unique voices. Platt lectures for major companies like Adobe\, Canon & Profoto. He is a Profoto Legend of Light\, underscoring his industry impact. His courses\, such as those on Lightroom\, are praised for their practical value\, transforming how photographers approach their craft. \nWebsite: \nwww.jaredplatt.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 at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/.
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-16-2026-at-700-pm-jared-platt-will-give-a-talk-on-perfect-exposures-a-wholistic-approach/
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SUMMARY:March 30\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: March Member Competition - Dual Themes - with judge Gail Bisson
DESCRIPTION:March 30\, 2026 at 7:00 PM: March Member Competition – Dual Themes – with judge Gail Bisson
URL:https://berksphotographic.org/event/march-30-2026-at-700-pm-march-member-competition-dual-themes-with-judge-gail-bisson/
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