BPC Presents Sarah Loss with "Jewelry Product Photography"

Monday, June 12, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7 pm

PC is proud to present Sarah Loss with "Jewelry Product Photography". Sarah has 10 years of experience in this field. She started her career with weddings and portraits but ultimately ended up in estate jewelry. Sarah will discuss her setup and the equipment she uses to shoot and help steady the product. She'll also share images of beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry and unique gemstones, including before and after shots!

Sarah will be presenting in person at the Nature Center. For members who are unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information!

BPC Presents Kathy Peoples with "Learn the Secrets of Great Portrait Photography"

Monday, May 22, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7 pm

BPC is proud to present Kathy Peoples with "Learn the Secrets of Great Portrait Photography" - Kathy, owner of Katydid Photography, will demonstrate various techniques of posing and lighting. She will teach you how to engage your clients to get natural expressions along with great compositional poses.
We'll also talk about how to accomplish these with natural lighting, fill flash and studio lighting. This is a great presentation for all who would like to photograph family, friends, and clients. Learn the techniques and tricks!

Kathy has been photographing portraits of all ages for 34 years.
You won’t want to miss this presentation!

Note: Kathy will be appearing virtually, but members are welcome to come to the Center and watch her presentation together!

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information! ***

BPC presents Rich Hundley with "Evangelism Through Photography"

Monday, May 8, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7 pm

Monday night’s meeting will feature Club Vice President Rich Hundley with a presentation on his work at the Catholic Star Herald. Rich currently serves as Staff Photographer at the Catholic Star Herald (https://catholicstarherald.org/), where he helps the diocese convey its message across sixty-three parishes in South Jersey. The Herald is a weekly newspaper, printed thirty-six times a year, with a circulation of about 42,000. Not only does Rich work with the newspaper to document current happenings, but he also works closely with the bishop to record and document historical events, masses, and ceremonies. Rich will speak about his work with the Herald and the bishop, while also sharing insights into how we can transfer the methods he uses in his work to our own photography.

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information! ***

BPC presents Sandra Herber with "Storm Chasing Photography"

Monday, March 27, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7 pm

Sandra Herber is a librarian in Toronto, but she spends all her vacation time (and disposable income) on photography trips. She was born in South Africa, and has lived in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Malaysia. Her love of photography started in her teens when her mother gave her an old Pentax Spotmatic and her parents allowed her to set up a black and white darkroom in the basement where she developed film and printed a lot of pretty terrible pictures. She switched from film to digital in 2007 and is thrilled that her work has developed enough since those early days to have garnered awards in international competitions and to be featured in publications in print and online.

Back in 2017 she was bitten by the storm chasing bug and chased that year and the next. The pandemic interrupted her annual trips, but she intends to return to Tornado Alley this spring. In her presentation, Sandra will tell us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of storm chasing from the point of view of a photographer. She'll explain why, how, and when storms form on the plains of North America, what it's like to go storm chasing, and some of the challenges inherent in capturing storm images, She'll show us color and infrared images of supercells, lightning, and tornadoes that she captured while traveling with a storm chaser.

Please note that Sandra will be appearing virtually, but members are welcome to come to the Center and watch her presentation together.
For more information about Sandra and to see her work, please visit her website: https://www.sandraherber.com/

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information! ***

BPC Members Spotlight Night

Monday, March 13, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7pm

During those meetings, we typically have 4 members present 15-minute presentations of their work in any format they choose (slideshow with questions at the end, discussion throughout the presentation, etc) and on any topic (an overview of their work, a particular trip or project, etc)

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information!

BPC Presents

49th Annual Photography Contest
Awards Reception

Saturday, March 4, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 11:00 am

The reception will be in person. Will not be shown virtually.

The BPC 49th Annual Photography Contest Awards Reception is this coming Saturday, March 4th at 11 am. The contest features over 250 stunning images in various categories, including Landscape, Architecture, and Animals. Please come out and support your friends and fellow members - And best of luck to all the participants!!! Light refreshments will be provided.

The contest will be on display through March 19th during the Center's regular operating hours. Visitors will have the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Winner, which will be announced at the close of the exhibit!
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BPC Presents : T.J. Thorne with "Photographing in Midday Light"

Monday, February 27, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7pm

Please note that T.J. will be appearing virtually, but members are welcome to come to the Center and watch his presentation together.

T.J. Thorne is an Oregon-based fine art landscape and nature photographer, who grew up in rural Southwestern Pennsylvania, where he first discovered his love of nature. In this presentation, T.J. will discuss why and how he approaches photographing in midday light, meaning harsh, direct, "crappy" light. He will show examples of photographs captured in such light and discuss his approach from a technical standpoint with in-field context. T.J. hopes that each attendee walks away with a fresh creative view and interpretation of the way light behaves during the middle of the day and the ways it can be used to create compelling and meaningful images. Approach, mindset, and exploration are the keys.

For more information about T.J. and to see his work, please visit his website: https://tjthornephotography.com/

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information! ***

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BPC Presents JC Carey with "From Fear to Flash"

Monday, January 09, 2023

Silver Lake Nature Center - 7pm

BPC is proud to present JC Carey from Westcott with "From Fear to Flash". JC is a lifetime image maker who, like many of us, was terrified of lighting until he was gifted a lighting class in 2007. He now lives by the mantra that you can have great light anytime, and he enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge.

In this presentation, JC will demystify lighting, distilling it into the simplest steps possible so that anyone with a basic understanding of camera functions can start producing more dynamic images immediately. With tips and tricks that can be used with any lights you add to your creative arsenal, JC will talk about the basics and dive into some more advanced topics. In three easy steps, JC will take you from fear to flash.

Please note that this presentation will feature a discussion portion, as well as a hands-on, mini-workshop. While the discussion will be available for viewing virtually, only in-person attendees will be able to participate in the hands-on portion of the meeting. For those attending in person, please bring your camera and tripod!

*** NOTE: If you are not currently a dues-paying member, you are welcome to attend one meeting free of charge. Any meetings or events beyond that one require payment of dues ($30/ year). Please feel free to reach out for more information! ***
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Denise Silva with "Long Exposure Photography"

Monday, November 28, 2022

BPC is proud to present Denise Silva with "Long Exposure Photography." Her presentation focuses on the techniques used to capture long exposure images and explores the artistic results of using long exposures to create unique imagery. She will cover the techniques and gear needed to shoot these types of images during the day, as well as how to capture images that take advantage of the time of day and available light. As a reminder to members, our 2023 annual print contest features a category requiring the showing of motion!

Denise’s interest in photography started when her grandmother would share images from her travels to Egypt and Africa for safari. Thirty-five years later, Denise was inspired to fully embrace photography and, more specifically travel photography, and Road Runner Photography Tours was born. Denise has been recognized as one of the Top 200 Women Photographers Who Inspire by Nature Photo Guides and has had multiple articles published in Extraordinary Vision (EV) Magazine, and is a featured artist in Breakthrough Photography’s Guide to Night Sky Photography. She has contributed multiple articles to websites and publications, and her images have been featured in Black & White Magazine and Lenswork.

Denise's passion is to share her knowledge of photography, while introducing people to the amazing landscapes, wildlife, and people all over the world.

For more of Denise's work, please see:https://roadrunnerphotographytours.com/galleri.../galleries/

Members Spot Light

Monday, November 14, 2022

Our November 14th meeting is scheduled to be a Member Spotlight Night, where we feature four members and their work in 15-minute blocks. We ask participating members to prepare a 15-minute presentation of their work - It can be a slideshow set to music, you can talk about each image, or whatever you like. It's your 15 minutes! (Note that you can participate virtually or in person!)

Michael Mancuso with "Find Your Own Way"

Monday, October 24, 2022

BPC is proud to present Michael Mancuso with "Find Your Own Way". Please note that Michael will be appearing in person, but his presentation will be live-streamed over Zoom for any members who are unable to attend.

Hockey great Wayne Gretzky said something about being not where the puck is, but where the puck is going to be. Michael has adopted that philosophy in photography, spending 30 years doing full-time newspaper work, and learning to be ready when moments happen.

Although Michael has won numerous state and national awards, he considers his most important awards the letters from people telling him something he's captured has made a positive impact or is something they will treasure - something life-affirming. Michael's focus is always on the next picture, and he's always learning.

For more of Michael's work, please see:

http://www.michaelmancuso.net/
https://www.nj.com/staff/mmancuso/posts.html

Contest/Critique: All about the light & Open

Monday, October 10, 2022

You should have just received an email regarding our October 10th meeting, which will feature a contest/critique in the following categories: All About the Light (the light must be integral to the image) & Open (anything goes). You may submit three images total, no more than two in either category. Please check your email for additional instructions about submitting! All submissions must be received by noon on Sunday, October 9th!

A presentation by photographer Edwin Torres

Monday, September 26, 2022

This coming Monday's meeting will feature a presentation by photographer Edwin Torres. Torres is an award-winning photographer who focuses on uncovering stories about family life and disenfranchised communities that are often overlooked. Born in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx and raised in a Puerto Rican family, Torres developed a love for his vibrant community and works to serve as one of the voices from within. Currently, Torres serves as the Deputy Digital Director for the Governor's Office in New Jersey. Prior, he served as a staff photographer for the New York City Mayor's Office. Before his work in government, Torres was a freelance photojournalist. In 2016, Torres was the lead photographer and contributed reporting in a Pulitzer Prize-winning story with ProPublica and the New York Daily News. His work has been published in the New York Times, Vice, The Atlantic, The New York Daily News, The American Prospect, ProPublica, The GroundTruth Project, Leica Blog, and several other outlets.

Monday, September 12, 2022 _ Club Picnic

This coming Monday, September 12th, is a Club picnic night to kick off our official 2022/2023 season! We're starting the evening at 6 pm, but members are free to arrive at any time (we'll likely be there until at least 8 pm). The picnic is BYOM (bring your own meal) - The Club will have some drinks and snacks on hand. Feel free to bring a snack, treat, or beverage to share with your fellow members! Weather permitting, we'll be at the pavilion behind the garage in the Nature Center parking lot. If the weather is rainy or otherwise unpleasant, we'll be in the auditorium. This is a great chance to get to know your fellow members better and discuss the year ahead! Members also are free to explore the trails, etc!

Danielle Austen with "The Artist-in-Residence Experience"

Monday, May 23, 2022

Danielle's presentation will continue our discussion of photography projects, with a focus on artist residencies, which are dedicated places worldwide that offer artists of all disciplines a place to focus on their creative projects away from their everyday lives. They differ in so many ways that no two are alike. In Danielle’s presentation, she will discuss the many aspects of residency programs and take you on a journey through her residency experiences, including at five national parks, and how they have affected and inspired her photography.

Danielle is an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in intimate portraits of the environment. Educated and trained in the fine arts and photojournalism, Danielle’s work has been published in local, regional, and national newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, NJ Monthly and “Life’s, The Year in Pictures.”

Danielle's work can be seen at: https://www.danielleausten.com/

Chip Cain with "Abstract Photography: Rarely Accidental"

Monday, May 9, 2022

Between 1995 and 2000, C.R. Cain, "Chip" to those who know him, was the editor and publisher of the poetry magazine, Beauty for Ashes Poetry Review, an experience which helped him hone his ability to see his own photographic work with a critical eye. Chip continues to improve his skills, with an eye toward the creative rather than technical. In addition to other awards and honors, in 2011 and 2013, Chip's work was accepted in the the Art of the State exhibition at the Pennsylvania State Museum, and he has twice been selected as an Olympus InVision Pennsylvania Photographer.

In 2011, Chip completed a six-week trip traveling across the US, visiting many National Parks. He camped 196 feet below sea level in Death Valley, crossed the Continental Divide four times, hiked to eight thousand feet in Glacier National Park, and camped on five feet of snow in grizzly territory. Chip is passionate about the people he met and photographs taken during this trip. When not traveling the country, Chip is walking the streets, hills, and waterways of Central Pennsylvania. He finds great joy in encouraging other photographers through workshops and speaking engagements.

To see Chip's work, please visit: https://www.creativeashes.com/

Arik Gorban with "Creating a Personal Photography Project"

April 11, 2022

BPC is proud to present member Arik Gorban with "Creating a Personal Photography Project" - This presentation promises to be particularly inspiring in light of our own personal projects we will be creating and sharing later this year!

Per Arik, one of the best ways to get creative, develop your photography, and share your pictures is by working on a personal photography project. It’s a great way to keep yourself inspired and produce pictures that express your interpretation of the scenes and subjects that you’re passionate about. Unlike photographing and sharing individual images, a project allows you to create a consistent body of work that builds up an idea or a story.
In this presentation, Arik discusses the elements of a photography project and how to embark on one, whether it’s a day-long project or one that takes weeks or months to complete. The presentation covers the steps from ideation all the way to project completion with a collection of images that can be used in a book, a presentation, and/or a photo exhibit. Arik shares the actual project plans of two of his photography projects and discusses how the plans evolved from the initial ideas to detailed project definitions, once each project started.

Sara Ascalon with "Creativity: A Conversation with Yourself"

March 14, 2022

BPC is proud to present Sara Ascalon with "Creativity: A Conversation with Yourself." Humans are innately creative creatures. For many, that creativity is freely expressed. For others, that expression is shackled by repression. Learn how to tap into the creative energy within you and experience the joy of letting go and sharing your vision with others.

“What is it like being inside that head of yours?” Sara has always had a slightly off-beat way of looking at the world and has been asked that question many times over. But how do you respond to something like that? After decades of searching, she found her answer in photography.

Photography allows Sara to reproduce her vision in a shareable, accessible form. Whether it’s the things she sees with her eyes or her mind, she can capture a moment, a view, or a flight of fancy and relive it with those who honor her by coming along for the ride. From the things you see every day and tend to overlook, to the absolutely extraordinary, it’s a strange and wonderful world.

Sara seeks to share that wonder – real and imagined – in her images and inspire and embolden her students to unleash their own creativity and do the same.

Sara is a former creative marketer and New Yorker who became a statistic in the economic downturn of 2008. With the loss of her career came a loss of purpose and identity and a relocation to South Jersey. She picked up photography as a pastime and found that it quickly became an obsession. Photography became her redemption during the rebuilding. It gave her a creative outlet and opened up new social and professional opportunities. A few short years later and she is now a photography and post-processing educator, frequent exhibitor, the recipient of numerous local, national and international awards, and President of the South Jersey Camera Club.

Mike Moats with "The Properly Equipped Macro Photographer"

February 28, 2022

BPC is proud to present Mike Moats with "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 16 years. He has a Macro Photo Club online with over 2,400 members, from 27 countries. Mike teaches workshops and speaks at photo conferences throughout the US. For more information and to see more of Mike's work, please see: https://www.tinylandscapes.com/

"Capturing Motion" with Betsy Wilson

January 24, 2022

BPC proudly presents Betsy Wilson with "Capturing Motion." In this presentation, 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.

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 she has never looked back. Her passion for photography includes a wide variety of types including macro, landscape, and nature photography. In addition to being honored with the 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.

Rich Lewis with "Attitude, Inspiration, and Composition"

January 10, 2022

BPC proudly presents member Richard Lewis with "Attitude, Inspiration, and Composition. A No-BS Approach to Photography." This is a serious but entertaining look at the three fundamental building blocks required to create great photography. Rich will be appearing in person and his presentation will be live-streamed for any members who are unable to attend in person. At our presenter's request, members who come to the Center are asked to please wear a mask.

Rich has been a professional and fine art photographer since the 1970s with a passion for landscapes, especially the New Jersey Pine Barrens, abandoned buildings, and interesting people. He uses both a professional digital camera and an iPhone to create his work.

Rich’s inspiration comes from landscape painters, and he has developed a style he calls "Painting with a Camera”. This involves equal effort in both creating and post-processing an image.

Rich is an active photography blogger, lecturer, and instructor, who conducts workshops in the New Jersey Pine Barrens to help photographers find their unique creative voice. He published "Photographing the New Jersey Pine Barrens, A Complete Photography Guide" in mid-2021.

For more of Rich's work and to order his book (which also will be available for purchase at the meeting Monday night), please see: https://richardlewisphotography.com/

Sterling E. Stevens with "Architecture: Studying our Built Surroundings"

December 13, 2021

BPC proudly presents Sterling E. Stevens with "Architecture: Studying our Built Surroundings". Within five years of joining a photography club, Sterling became a published, award-winning fine art photographer on the precipice of leaving his design career. He'll share his journey and influences, from point-and-shoot pictures to art photography studying our built surroundings, including the desolation of the rural condition, the quiet disintegration of abandoned buildings, the dissection of the urban environment, and analyzing architecture. Sterling will also discuss his transition from art to commercial photography as an independent architectural photographer.

Sterling, a New Jersey native, changed careers from practicing architecture to becoming an award-winning fine artist and successful professional photographer. Curiosity for photography emerged during his formal design studies in Texas and North Carolina. A trained aesthetic sensibility, acute empathy for his surroundings, and unadulterated joy of the still image contributed to his passion for visually translating the built environment. Today Sterling collaborates with a diverse array of clients, blending his artistic eye, architectural knowledge and situational awareness into dynamic portraits of environmental design.

For more of Sterling's work, please see: https://sestevens.com/

Martin Bluhm with "Infrared Photography"

September 27, 2021

BPC is proud to present Martin Bluhm with "Infrared Photography." Martin started with photography in 1985 and has been hooked ever since. He shoots both digital and film fine art photography, specializing in micro/macro, infrared, and B&W photography. Martin also is a passionate architecture, nature, and landscape photographer. Martin has his own darkroom and makes silver gelatin prints both from film and from digital negatives. He enjoys teaching workshops on various photography-related topics.

To see more of Martin's work, please visit his website at: http://martinbluhm.com/

He also has two accounts on Instagram:
@creative_lens_view
@creative_lens_view_microworld

Ray Hennessy with "Planning a Wildlife Shot"

November 8, 2021

BPC proudly presents Ray Hennessy with "Planning a Wildlife Shot". Most of the best wildlife photos don't just happen. Often hours, weeks, months, and even years go into planning and executing what is necessary to be in the right place at the right time to capture an amazing wildlife photo. In this presentation, Ray will discuss some of the planning techniques he thinks about on almost every shoot, as well as the more specific planning that goes into capturing a certain species or shot. He'll share some examples of photos that resulted from this detailed planning and show how doing the work in advance can help you get more consistent and better results in your wildlife photography.

Ray's fascination with photography started in 2007. In the years since, Ray's love of wildlife photography, with a focus on birds, transitioned from a passionate hobby to a career. He spends much of his free time in natural areas searching for birds and any other wildlife that comes along. Ray concentrates on using creative natural lighting and interesting compositions to capture unique images of common and rare wildlife. His favorite style is a more scenic photo that includes some of the habitats wildlife lives in. Ray has received multiple awards - including the Audubon Top 100 in 2018 and 2019 - and his work has appeared in numerous publications.

For more of Ray's work, please see:
http://rayhennessy.com/

Matt Emmett with "Rediscovering Our Forgotten Heritage"

August 23, 2021

BPC proudly presents Matt Emmett, of Forgotten Heritage Photography, with "Rediscovering Our Forgotten Heritage".
After a chance encounter with a jet engine testing establishment, Matt was drawn into the world of abandoned photography, becoming hooked on the fascinating backstories and atmospheric sense of place and history at the locations he visited. Capturing and bringing these stories into peoples' homes via his social channels has evolved into a nine-year-long project titled, "Forgotten Heritage". From the crumbling shells of Italy’s abandoned villas and asylums to the raw spectacle of Belgium’s rusting industrial remnants, immense and powerful beauty is revealed in the images he brings back from places long forgotten by humans. The images, although produced primarily as art, also form an important collection with regard to the visual preservation of our built environment and heritage. Many of the places Matt has captured have since been demolished.

Matt was awarded Architectural Photographer of the Year in 2016 and Historic Photographer of the Year in 2017. His work has appeared in galleries across England and has been featured in My Modern Met - https://mymodernmet.com/matt-emmett-abandoned-places-photos/ - and his first book, "Forgotten Heritage", is available in bookstores and online: https://www.amazon.com/Forgot.../dp/2361951622/ref=sr_1_1...

For more of Matt's work, please see: www.forgottenheritage.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ForgottenHeritagePhotography

John A. Benigno with "When Photography Becomes Art"

July 26, 2021

Continuing earlier Club discussions, in "When Photography Becomes Art", John A. Benigno will explore what it is that distinguishes fine art photography from a picture that merely records a moment in time. Photography is billed as the most democratic of art forms, and with millions of photographs taken every day, it is hard to dispute this. So, how does a photographer separate their work from the lucky snapshooter? If the snapshooter has access to the same tools that make their images technically indistinguishable from the photographic artist, then what is the difference?

John's work has been exhibited at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Sales and Rental Gallery, the Magidson Gallery in New York City, the Chestnut Hill Gallery, and the Print Center in Philadelphia.
It has been collected by the Berman Museum, the Woodmere Museum, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, the Lancaster Museum, The Noyes Museum, the Harry Ransom Center, and the State Museum of Pennsylvania. Recently, my “Adobe Church Project” was awarded a grant from the Luminous Endowment for Photography. John's photographs also have been accepted into numerous juried exhibits, and his "Chappy Cabanas and Edgartown Light" was on loan to the American Embassy in Kuwait, as part of the State Department’s Art in Embassies program.

For more of John's work, see:

https://www.johnbenigno.com
https://www.facebook.com/John.A.Benigno.Photographic.Images/

Jim LaSala with "Street Photography Now & Then"

June 28, 2021

BPC proudly presents Jim LaSala with "Street Photography Now & Then: How to Capture the Whole Story". Jim will talk about his approach to street photography, which centers on understanding the use of available light. Jim's technique involves using all of your available resources, including your heart, to tell the story. He will share his tips and experiences working as a documentarist on the street.

Jim was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and currently resides in Flemington, NJ. He specializes in documentary and fine art photography and has earned several degrees from Professional Photographers of America, including Master of Photography, Master of Electronic Imaging, and Photographic Craftsman. His work has received many awards, both locally and abroad. Since 2010, Jim has been engaged in a project documenting the people and country of Haiti. For more of Jim's work, please see: https://jimlasala.com/

Richard Lewis with "Photographing the New Jersey Pinelands"

May 10, 2021

BPC proudly presents Richard Lewis with "Photographing the New Jersey Pinelands: Our Wilderness Next Door". This presentation will provide information on Rich's compositional tool kit which he developed over 30+ years of photographing the New Jersey Pinelands. This kit is ideal for landscape photographers working in local environments that lack iconic, easy-to photograph features like snow-capped mountains and deep valleys with raging waterfalls. Rich will give you seven proven tools to help you compose and shoot beautiful landscapes in just about any location. (Please note that Rich will be appearing virtually, but members are welcome to come to Silver Lake Nature Center to watch his presentation together.)

Rich has been a professional and fine art photographer since the 1970s with a passion for landscapes, especially the New Jersey Pine Barrens, abandoned buildings, and interesting people. He uses both a professional digital camera and an iPhone to create his work.

Rich’s inspiration comes from landscape painters, and he has developed a style he calls "Painting with a Camera”. This involves equal effort in both creating and post-processing an image.

Rich is an active photography blogger, lecturer, and instructor, who conducts workshops in the New Jersey Pine Barrens to help photographers find their unique creative voice. He will be publishing "Photographing the New Jersey Pine Barrens, A Complete Photography Guide" in mid-2021.

For more of Rich's work, please see: https://richardlewisphotography.com/

“Photography as Fine Art” with Arik Gorban

April 26, 2021

BPC presents Arik Gorban with "Photography as Fine Art," a presentation focusing on Fine-Art Photography (FAP). It defines FAP and discusses the range of interpretations of what FAP is. Attendees will learn the characteristics that are common to all the definitions and the ones that vary, and they will see what the photography masters say about photography. To illustrate the ideas presented, we’ll look at images that tell stories and are meaningful, thought-provoking, and expressive. The images cover a range of work from pioneer color photography artists to contemporary street and fine-art photographers. We’ll look at photographs that are not usually seen in camera clubs but are displayed in museums and high-end fine-art galleries. We’ll learn how to look beyond the obvious subject in the picture and see what it represents.

Arik, a past president of the Somerset County Photography Club, is a photographer and photography instructor who focuses on the creative aspects of the photographic art form. He has over 40 years of experience in the complete photographic process, including analog photography, darkroom work, and extensive digital imaging.

Arik is the recipient of numerous awards in photo contests and his work has been published in the US and internationally. Arik’s photographs have been displayed in multiple exhibits in the Alfa Art Gallery, as well as in other galleries and libraries in New Jersey. To learn more about Arik and see his work, please visit his website at: https://agphotoworks.com

“Creating Dramatic Images” with Cliff Mautner

April 12, 2021

BPC is proud to present Nikon Ambassador Cliff Mautner with "Creating Dramatic Images". Cliff will discuss his methods of using light and composition to create timeless images with impact. He will share a ton of images, some stories behind them, and also make sure you take away a better understanding of how to improve your work in a fast paced, irreverent presentation comprised of decades of image making and experience. To learn more about Cliff and view his work, please see: https://www.cmphotography.com

“On Judging” with Henry Rowan

March 8, 2021

BPC is proud to present Henry Rowan with "On Judging". Will your image get a 6 or a 9? Will it win or get tossed out in the first round? Does a judge want to see work similar to his/her own or something totally different? Why are photography judges always wrong? How you get your photography to be recognized for its excellence and scored well, whether in a club setting or an international competition, is one of the most perplexing issues of our time. It ranks right up there with Chaos Theory as a subject that is hard to grasp! During his presentation, Henry will talk about a wide range of factors that can influence how your images are received by judges, and then you will have the opportunity to see just how hard and unpredictable judging can be!

Henry is a national award-winning photographer and the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Center for Photography (PCP) in Doylestown. Henry's work is often on display in art galleries and shows, and he also appears as a frequent lecturer and judge throughout the region.

Photographically, Henry's style is well defined but somewhat difficult to describe. He plays with movement, light, and color in unison to create images that are easy to identify as his. The driving theme of his work is his concept of Non-Existent Imagery, or images that "never existed and never will exist." Henry says, "Unlike the photojournalist, I am not trying to capture a moment in time, but rather I am hoping to create a feeling in space that conveys the essence of the subject." Regardless of the scene, Henry strives to reveal the essence of his subjects in a manner that is as unique as the subjects themselves.

To view Henry's work, please see: http://www.hrowanphotography.com/

“Gadgets & Gear Get-Together” with Heather Krut

February 8, 2021

Our February 8th meeting will be a “Gadgets & Gear Get-Together” featuring Heather Krut. Heather is a Canon Tech Representative, who has been a photographer for over 20 years with a focus on concert and portrait photography. She has been the Philadelphia-area Canon Tech Rep since 2013. Heather's presentation will focus on two primary topics: (1) the ongoing debate between Mirrorless and DSLR; and (2) printing, a subject that is particularly timely for us given our upcoming annual print contest! Heather's discussion of these topics will include a reference to the Canon product line specifically but will have general applications for those who use other camera systems. Heather will be joined by a representative of Allen's Camera, who will be able to answer any questions directed at other camera systems.

Buddy Eleazer with “Wildlife: Working the Sched and Rewards Through Risk”

January 25, 2021

Taking a photo is easy if you understand the basics such as f-stops, shutter speed and ISO and some of the basic framing conventions such as the rule of thirds. The challenge is learning how to go beyond merely a ‘photo’ to creating an image that has impact. In this talk, Buddy will review his techniques for going beyond the ‘safe shot’. Buddy will discuss his step wise methodology to optimize your time with wildlife. These techniques include capturing the sense of place, getting great animal portraits, shooting for details and using creative techniques such as rim lighting, strong side lighting and pan shots to take your image to the next level.

Buddy Eleazer is an international award-winning landscape and wildlife photographer living in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Buddy may be best known for his African wildlife photography, and he regularly leads groups to southern Africa. To date, Buddy has led over four dozen trips to Africa, with a focus on South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Namibia. In a typical year, Buddy takes 3 or 4 trips to Africa, and has developed a close relationship with guides, rangers and lodge owners. This ‘insider’s view’ of Africa provides him with a unique perspective for a photographer on safari. Buddy also frequently gives talks to camera clubs in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and also judges photo competitions for organizations in these areas.

Buddy’s images also have been featured by UK Daily Mail, UK Mirror, MSN News, Popular Photography and National. Geographic.

Find out more about Buddy at his website: www.MagnumExcursions.com

Mary A. Malinconico with “Macro Photography - Looking at the Fine Details”

January 11, 2021

While Mary A. Malinconico is best known as a professor of computer graphic arts at Rowan College at Gloucester County, she is also a prolific photographer and digital artist. Her passion for photography started in high school when she discovered the darkroom where she learned to develop film and print photos. Mary specializes in not specializing in one type of photography. She takes her photos into digital painting software to create painted photos for a specialized artistic effect. As illustrated by the examples in this show, she enjoys capturing a wide variety of subjects. From landscapes, cityscapes, and flower macro photos, she is never far from her cameras. Additional examples of Mary’s photos can be found at: www.malinconico.design

Danielle Austen with “Long Exposure in Nature Photography”

December 14, 2020

Danielle is an award-winning fine art photographer specializing in intimate portraits of the environment. Educated and trained in the fine arts and photojournalism, Danielle’s work has been published in local, regional, and national newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, NJ Monthly, and “Life’s, The Year in Pictures.”