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Speaker sessions have just been announced for this years NJ Photo Expo. This years sessions are $10 each and include Ron Magill, Jack Reznicki, Elliott Landy, David H. Wells and Cliff Mautner. In addition to all the great specials, there will be a redesigned model photographing and macro photography with ample room for you to take photographs. We’ll also have several Gallery 270 artists on hand to talk about their photography.

Full details and tickets on the NJ Photo Expo website. Hope you can join us.

Expo tickets are Free – Speaker sessions are just $10 each.

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am - 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Here’s the schedule for August 13 – October 1, 2011

August 13 – All About Camcorders – How To Choose

August 20 – What’s in Your Camera Bag or Should Be

August 27 – Sensor Cleaning

September 3 – Labor Day – No Session

September 10 – Tripods & Monopods

September 17 – How to Photograph at a Vineyard

September 24 – New Jersey Photo Expo tomorrow – No Session

October 1 – Millbrook Winery Trip Review

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Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 am - 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for question and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Here’s the schedule for July 2 – August 13, 2011

July 2 – Fireworks Photography

July 9 – Vacation Photography

July 16 – Get Steady – Monopods and Tripods

July 23 – Lenses – From wide and to telephoto – how to select and use.

July 30 - Getting better flash pictures

August 6 – Critique your photos – please bring two prints to discuss what you are doing right and get suggestions to improve

August 13 - Choosing the perfect camcorder

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Transform your snapshots into photographs with this informative and inspiring class presented by Sony digital imaging experts. During this two hour course you’ll learn digital photography essentials, the basics of your Sony DSLR camera, how to shoot video with your DSLR and how to utilize compositional techniques that make a photograph memorable. Come take this first step to getting the most from your Sony DSLR investment.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm

Location: Bergen County Camera in Westwood, NJ

Tickets: $25

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for question and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Here’s the schedule for May 21 – July 2, 2011

May 21 – Sensor Cleaning How to – Learn what’s needed to clean your sensor. This is a great skill to have as dust always happens when your are least prepared!

May 28 – Get Steady – Monopods and Tripods

June 4 – How to photograph at the zoo – great preparation for our June 5 Bronx Zoo trip

June 11 – Longwood Gardens Trip – discussion, critique and suggestions for next steps

June 18 – Online Photofinishing – Books – Albums – Photo Mugs and more!

June 25 -

Westwood – Bronx Zoo trip discussion, critique and suggestions
Englewood Concert Photography

July 2 – Fireworks Photography

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In a brief period of time, HD video capability has exploded into the digital SLR world, adding impressive imaging capabilities to today’s Canon EOS SLR cameras.

Join Bergen County Camera at the Park Ridge Marriott on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 7 – 9 pm – tickets are $25 per person

If you are a first-time SLR user, or a long-time SLR enthusiast who has shot still images for years, and wonder how to really begin to use these new features to expand your image-making, Canon’s newest two-hour EOS Discovery Day class may be just what you’re looking for.

During this course you will:

• Understand the foundation of video camera operations.
• Discover how the video process works from pre-visualizing before shooting through editing and creating a finished product that’s ready for anything from the web to a high-definition DVD disk.
• Learn the different camera settings and their impact of video such as frames per second, different resolution choices and even discuss optimum memory cards for video use.

Unlock your visual potential between you and your Canon EOS Camera with The World of HD Video with EOS digital SLRs. Attendees will receive at no extra cost a printed 77-page guide, covering the material we’ll discuss in this two-hour presentation.

Focus sessions are free and take place in the Westwood store from 9:30 – 10 am and our Englewood location from 10:30 am – 11:00 am. All sessions will allow for question and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about.

Here’s the schedule for April and May

April 9 – Learn all about Micro 4/3s cameras then visit us for Olympus demo day in Westwood from 10 am – 4 pm

April 16 – Show us your Photos – Critique – please bring 2 – 3 images for an honest appraisal of your images and how to make them better. (printed photos only – no digital files please)

April 23 – Portraits with your Flash

April 30 – Landscape Photography

May 7 – Outdoor Sports Photography

May 14 – Photography at a Botanical Garden – a great preparation for our Longwood Gardens Trip on May 15

May 21 – Sensor Cleaning How to – Learn what’s needed to clean your sensor. This is a great skill to have as dust always happens when your are least prepared!

May 28 – Get Steady – Monopods and Tripods

These are free events – be sure to bring a friend along if you’d like.

This years expo takes place on September 25, 2011 – Bergen County Camera’s NJ Photo Expo

The NJ Photo Expo October 3, 2010 at the Park Ridge Marriott features more than 20 Focus Sessions on topics ranging from Apertures to Zooms. These include:

• “Nikon Lens Technology” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates the benefits and technology of the Nikon Lens systems available to both DX and FX lines.
• “Nikon Flash Technology” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates and discusses the Nikon flash system.
• “Editing with the Nikon System” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates the new Nikon ViewNX2 and CaptureNX 2 software, showing you how to efficiently manage your editing workflow.
• “Quality of Light in Your Photography” – presented by Expo Imaging, Lumiquest & Quantum
• “The Canon Wireless Speedlight Studio – Start to Finish in 20 Minutes or Less!” – presented by Canon Cameras
• “Choosing the Right Camcorder” – presented by Canon Video
• “Landscape Photography Techniques with Canon TC-80N3” – presented by Canon Cameras
• “Stepping Up to Larger Size Printing with Canon” – presented by Canon Printers
• “Nikon Lens Technology” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates the benefits and technology of the Nikon Lens systems available to both DX and FX lines.
• “Nikon Flash Technology” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates and discusses the Nikon flash system.
• “Editing with the Nikon System” – Join Nikon’s Technical Sales Representative, Christopher Knapp, as he demonstrates the new Nikon ViewNX2 and CaptureNX 2 software, showing you how to efficiently manage your editing workflow.
• “The Leica S2 System” – presented by Leica
• “The Leica M9 System” – presented by Leica
• “Giottos & baLens Products” – presented by HP Marketing
• “Casio: A Unique Brand in Cameras Today” – presented by Casio
• “Nature & Wildlife Photography with John Isaac” – presented by Olympus
• “What Will You Create with Your Olympus PEN?”  – presented by Olympus
• “The Diamond Warranty: Why it’s a Good Choice” – presented by Mack Warranty
• “Travel: Getting Your Gear Safely to Your Destination” – presented by Think Tank
• “Lowepro Bags – No Excuses” – presented by Lowepro
• “The Sony A33 System” – presented by Sony
• “The Sony A55 System” – presented by Sony
• “Photographic Techniques” – presented by Sony
• “Capture Your Memories in Stunning 3D” – Presented by Panasonic
• “Sports Shooting with a Long Zoom” – Presented by Panasonic
• “It’s a Small World – Intro to Micro 4/3 & Touch Shooting” – Presented by Panasonic
• “Creative Foliage Photography with a Point & Shoot” – presented by Panasonic

Scheduling will be provide at the event signup and are first come first served and limited to about 35 people each.

Nik Software Demo Day 11 – 4 pm, Sat, Sept 25

Two presentations – 11:00 am – 12:15 pm and 2:00 – 3:15 pm

Nik Software Tools, Techniques and Tips for creating your best digital images.

Join us as we explore the various uses and applications of Nik Software within a digital workflow. This seminar will discuss how editing and retouching images can be fun, easy and enjoyable, and result in greater creativity coming through in your photography.

The class will begin with a basic introduction to Nik Software’s collection of plug-ins for Photoshop and proceed through demonstrations of their specific uses. Attendees of this seminar will learn how to trouble shoot images and correctly solve them with the proper Nik Software product.

Nik Software, Inc. is a privately held company that develops software solutions for the growing digital imaging and photography markets. Established in 1995, Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic filter development and produces award-winning technology and software products for digital photography and imaging professionals including U Point® technology, Dfine®, Viveza®, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, and Sharpener Pro software.

Presentations at 11am or 2pm choose one on your registration form

Exploring HDR Photography with Nik Software’s HDR Efex Pro

Join Victor Ha of Nik Software as he reveals the technology and creative possibilities behind Nik Software’s latest creation: software for high dynamic range (HDR) imaging!  Victor will explain the techniques of how to properly shoot HDR for the best results, and then demonstrate an exciting new software product for creating realistic to artistic HDR images.  The software is easy-to-use and has been designed for photographers of all levels, with one-click style presets as well as powerful and innovative controls for advanced editing and experimentation.  Join us as we explore the photographic possibilities of HDR!

Nik Software, Inc. is a privately held company that develops software solutions for the growing digital imaging and photography markets. Established in 1995, Nik Software has become the recognized leader in digital photographic filter development and produces award-winning technology and software products for digital photography and imaging professionals including U Point® technology, Dfine®, Viveza®, Color Efex Pro™, Silver Efex Pro™, and Sharpener Pro™ software.

About the Photographer

Victor Ha, Nik Software’s Channel Sales Assistant Manager, is a former professional photographer of 8 years. A transplanted Californian just recently relocated to New York, he has spent the past three years presenting Nik Software to photographers in the US, Canada and Australia. Well-versed in the demands of today’s working professional, Victor takes a very practical approach in applying Nik Software to his workflow and showing others how they can incorporate elements of his workflow within their own.

Please choose one session to attend ( presentations will be the same)

Visit Bergen County Camera’s NJ Photo Expo Website

It’s the biggest photo expo in New Jersey!
Presented by Canon Camera & Video & Nikon USA

Spend an hour or spend the day. You’ll see and learn about digital photography, video and more, including:

• Be among the first to see the newest and coolest cameras
• Discover secrets to better pictures
• Learn from the experts
• Great video from your DSLR camera
• Listen and learn from world-famous photographers
• Shop early and save for the holidays

Come to the NJ Photo Expo for:

• FREE seminars and demos
• Learn how to shoot live models, fashion, close-ups, landscapes, sports, portraits, news and more
• Gift ideas and expert shopping guidance
• Representatives from all the major camera companies
• Hundreds of cameras of all types
• Collectible photographic art
  

A great lineup of speakers!

10:15 am Tom Franklin – Presented by North Jersey Media

Tom Franklin, photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photo of firefighters raising the American Flag at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks.

11:25 am Bob Krist – Presented by Nikon

Bob Krist, National Geographic photographer, won the title of “Travel Photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008 convention. In 2000 his work was honored at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography in NYC. Each event we’ve hosted with Bob in the past has been a sellout.

12:35 pm – John Isaac – Presented by Olympus

John Isaac, the distinguished former United Nations photographer, has been traveling to his native India for the past 20 years to photograph tigers and other indigenous wildlife. His images have helped raise awareness about the plight of India’s tigers and other endangered species.

1:45pm – Baron Wolman – Presented by Gallery 270

Rolling Stone’s first photographer, and one of the preeminent rock photographers from the 1960s to today.

2:55 pm – Bob Krist – Presented by Nikon

Bob Krist, National Geographic photographer, won the title of “Travel Photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008 convention. In 2000 his work was honored at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography in NYC. Each event we’ve hosted with Bob in the past has been a sellout.

4:05 pm – Harry Benson – Presented by Canon

Harry Benson the Beatles first photographer, and the man who documented the assassination of RFK in Los Angeles.5:15 pm – Ron Magill – Presented by Nikon

“A Walk on the Wild Side; The Joys of Wildlife Photography.” Ron Magill is an internationally recognized zoological authority who has appeared on a wide variety of TV programs including “National Geographic Explorer,” the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “CBS’ The Early Show,” “Live with Regis,” “Dateline,” and CNN.

It’s going to be a GREAT DAY! We’ll see you there.

Produced by Bergen County Camera
Presented by Canon Cameras & Digital Video, and Nikon Cameras