Local Gallery Show: Leonard Freed – The Photographer’s Odyssey

Local Gallery Show: Leonard Freed – The Photographer’s Odyssey

Local Gallery Show: Leonard Freed – The Photographer’s Odyssey

The Mikhail Zakin Gallery Presents: Leonard Freed – The Photographer’s Odyssey

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Leonard Freed (1929–2006) was one of the great humanist photographers of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. A longtime Magnum Photos member, Freed documented the Civil Rights Movement, postwar Europe, Jewish life, law enforcement in New York City, and the quiet poetry of life around the world.

What made his work distinctive was not spectacle, but gesture—the tilt of a head, the slump of a shoulder, the intimacy of physical presence. His photographs are quiet acts of witnessing, revealing the emotional truths that formal histories often miss.

This exhibition features Freed’s most iconic images, printed by fine art photographer Hank Gans, Freed’s close friend and collaborator for 36 years. At Freed’s encouragement, Gans began interpreting his images digitally in 1997—a process that, over time, evolved into museum-grade prints with archival permanence and extraordinary tonal depth.

These fine art prints of Freed’s photographs are not mere reproductions of what has been printed before; guided by decades of close friendship, shared memory, and an enduring artistic dialogue, they are faithfully interpreted in the digital darkroom. Through precise tonal refinements, detail recovery, and grain reduction, Gans brings forward subtle elements once constrained by the limitations of film and conventional darkroom techniques—preserving the emotional depth and visual power of Freed’s vision, charged with the drama and poetry of life.

Leonard Freed—The Photographer’s Odyssey will be displayed from July 1 to July 28, 2025. The opening reception will be on Thursday, July 10, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The Mikhail Zakin Gallery, at 561 Piermont Rd, Demarest, NJ 07627, is part of The Art School at Old Church. Founded in 1974, it today serves over 5,000 participants annually through its visual arts programming and exhibitions.

Introducing the Canon EOS R100 – Double Zoom Lens Kit

Canon - Introducing the EOS R100 - Double Zoom Lens Kit

Introducing the Canon EOS R100 – Double Zoom Lens Kit

Introducing the Canon EOS R100. Double Zoom Lens Kit and New RF75-300mm Lens – This kit includes an EOS R100 camera, the RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens, the R75-300mm F4-5.6 lens and a convenient camera bag to accompany you on your travels.  The R100 is a powerful and compact mirrorless camera featuring a 24.1MP APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 image processor, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and eye detection. With two lenses providing you with versatility, you can capture close-range imagery with the standard zoom lens like family photos, pet portraits, and daily snapshots on your vacation, as well as distant subjects like sporting events, airshows, and wildlife, with beautiful background blur using the telephoto zoom lens.

Meet the RF75-300MM F4-5.6 Zoom Lens

Meet the RF75-300MM F4-5.6 Zoom Lens

The Canon RF75-300mm F4-5.6 brings approachability to zoom shooting.  An impressive zoom range of 75-300mm (approx. 120-480mm with an APS-C camera) allows you to bring your subject close when you physically can’t get closer to them, like when watching sports or photographing wildlife.  The lens itself is portable and lightweight for a zoom lens of this range. It’s easy to bring with you on your outings. For a professional look to your images, nothing matches the compression and bokeh you get from a long zoom lens.

New EOS R100 Double Zoom Lens Kit and RF75-300MM Zoom Lens – Coming Soon from Canon

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Prime Week: Save up to $500 with Sony!

Prime Week: Save up to $500 with Sony!

Prime Week: Save up to $500 with Sony!

Prime Week: Save up to $500 with Sony! – Limited Time Savings – July 7-13, 2025

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Sony Trade-Up Event!

Sony Trade-Up Event! Trade-in trade-up 6/30/25-9/30/25 - store trade-in value + up to $1,000 in purchase credit

Sony Trade-Up Event!

Sony Trade-Up Event! – Trade in a working interchangeable lens camera and/or lens from any brand and receive* up to $1,000 in purchase credit.

Save from 6/30/25 through 9/30/25.

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Pack Light with Sony Gear this Summer

Pack Light with Sony Gear this Summer

Pack Light with Sony Gear this Summer

Pack Light with Sony Gear this Summer: Pack Light and Shoot Epic with Sony. Sony lenses are ready to go wherever your travels take you.

Featuring compact designs with pro-level power, Sony gear is ready for adventure. Lenses are built for creators on the move.

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Not sure which Sony camera or lens is right for you? Give us a call at (201) 664-4113 for more information!

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Canon: Trade-In / Trade-Up

Canon: Trade-In / Trade-Up – Upgrade Today and Save! – June 23, 2025 – July 20, 2025.

Great news – it’s time to Upgrade and Save with Canon! From June 23, 2025 – July 20, 2025 trade in your old equipment and get even more value toward your next camera or lens. Bring in your old gear for store trade-in value, a trade-up credit up to $500, and receive instant savings on your new gear!* It’s the perfect opportunity to step up your photography game and bring home the Canon gear you’ve been wanting for your ideal photography setup.

Read more to explore Canon’s list of eligible products and Trade In/Trade Up bonus!

View current Canon Instant Savings: Canon: Save up to $1000 on Gifts for Grads!Save up to $1,000 with Canon (valid through 6/1/25)


Regardless of your skill level or budget, we have lenses that are right for you!

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Canon: Soar Into Summer Savings

Canon: Soar Into Summer Savings

Canon: Soar Into Summer Savings

Canon: Soar Into Summer Savings Save up to $1,000 on select Canon products from 7/7/2025 – 7/20/2025!

Delivering Excellence. Defining Value.

From now until July 20, 2025, enjoy instant rebates of up to $1,000 on select Canon cameras, lenses, and more.


Regardless of your skill level or budget, we have lenses that are right for you!

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TAMRON: 16-30mm G2 Coming Soon!

TAMRON: 16-30mm G2 Coming Soon!

16-30mm F/2.8 G2 Lens for Sony E-Mount and Nikon Z mount

TAMRON: 16-30mm G2 Coming Soon! – Discover the next generation ultra-wide angle zoom lens – coming soon for Sony E-mount and Nikon Z mount.

Next-generation ultra wide-angle zoom that expands on the success of the 17-29mm F2.8. With a broader 16-30mm range, this compact, lightweight lens delivers outstanding image quality, faster autofocus, and enhanced handling. It supports the TAMRON Lens Utility (TM) for customizable functions tailored to both photo and video needs. Completing TAMRON’s fast G2 Trinity alongside the 28-75mm and 70-180mm G2 lenses, it offers seamless coverage from 16mm to 180mm – ideal for professionals and enthusiasts alike.


Coming Soon – Sony E-Mount expected available 7/31/25 – Nikon Z mount expected available 8/22

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Trade & Save Event: August 16

Trade & Save Event: August 16

Used Camera Gear Buying Day!

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Trade & Save Event: August 16 – Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Bergen County Camera

Turn your old photography gear into cash or trade it toward your next upgrade at our Used Equipment Buying Day! Stop by on 8/16 with your gear, and we will evaluate your equipment and offer competitive prices. Whether you’re looking to part ways with a well-loved camera or lenses you no longer use, this is the perfect opportunity to upgrade and make room for something new. Just bring your gear, and we’ll handle the rest!

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4th of July: Where to See Fireworks in Bergen County

4th of July: Where to See Fireworks in Bergen County – It is that time of year again – everyone is getting ready for 4th of July celebrations, and that includes a favorite of many photographers – fireworks! Once you have your camera gear all ready to go – it’s just a matter of where! Read more to check out some of the upcoming Fourth of July celebrations in Bergen County, NJ.

Join us this Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:30am for our free Focus Session: Photographing Fireworks with Alan Schwab! All are welcome – Click to view event on Facebook

Can’t make it to the Focus Session? Check out Alan’s Guide to Photographing Fireworks for some tips and tricks for getting great fireworks shots!

NorthJersey.com also published a list of 4th of July celebrations all around North Jersey (Bergen County, NJ and beyond) – Click here to read more.

NJ.com also published a list of 4th of July celebrations all around New Jersey (by county) – Click here to read more.

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