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Free Saturday Focus Sessions February – March

February 18, 2016John Tworsky

Focus sessions are Free and take place in our store from 9:30 am – 10:15 am. Focus Sessions are mini classes and discussions and classes about photography. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about. Please share your thoughts for future focus sessions in the comment box below. No RSVP – Free for everyone – Please bring a friend!

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Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

February 20 – f2.8 vs f5.6 – Learning to control focus and gaining higher shutter speeds

February 27 – Print formats, from square to panoramic – how to showcase your images

March 5 – Parade Photos + Billy on bagpipes

March 12 – Photo Exchange – Trade your photos – Bring one take One – 8×10 only

March 19 – Food Photography

March 26 – Easter Flowers / Easter Egg Hunt for the Grown-Ups (discounts a freebies hidden around the store) Limit 1 egg per customer

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Photo Exhibit – Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County

February 15, 2016February 16, 2016John Tworsky

We’re very pleased to announce a photography exhibit Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County – St. Patrick’s Day Parade by our long time customer Leo F. Collins at the River Edge Free Public Library starting March 1st.

Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen of Bergen County

I have had the great honor and privilege in recent years to join with the Band and photographing their fine efforts. As a result, I have collected hundreds of photos of the group and have selected a sample for your viewing pleasure. The Police Pipes and Drums has been led for the past several years by an Honor Guard from the Paramus, New Jersey Police Department. The dedicated members of the Paramus Police are part of the Department’s commitment to play a major role in supporting civic activities.

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC brings out many local dignitaries and personalities – plus the line of march includes many representatives of our military services. This exhibition includes samples of these scenes and the tremendous spectacle the Parade brings to New York. I know you will get much joy, as I do, in viewing this wonderful display of the outstanding team of talented members of the Bergen Police Pipes and Drums.

Leo F. Collins

About the photographer Leo F. Collins

Leo F. Collins, Sr., a River Edge resident, who is an Engineer and held executive positions in the Aerospace Industry for the last 50 years. He continues to consult providing technology and strategic direction to start up firms throughout the greater tri-state area. He serves on the Technology Advisory Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and was appointed to the Bergen County Economic Development Corporation.

Photography has always been a hobby for Leo Collins, and then grew into a passion. The passion and skill behind the lens allows him to capture extraordinary images in so many different settings. He has traveled the world and has a remarkable library of live photo images taken throughout his many journeys in his life. Photo images include in his collection, NYC skyline, historic and famous landmarks in the U. S. and around the world including countries such as, England, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, China and Japan. In addition, action photos of sporting events and very important family events, christenings, weddings, graduations and much more!
Leo F. Collins, Sr. would like to thank the following people and entities in making this exhibition a reality The Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County, the Paramus Police Department Honor Guard and Bergen County Camera of Westwood.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact him at LFC27@aol.com

Meetup Event – Thursday – FDU Basketball

February 15, 2016February 15, 2016John Tworsky

Basketball Photography Meetup Event

Thursday, February 18 at 6:30 pm – FDU Basketball

Join us for a photography meet up event at Fairleigh Dickenson for Knight’s basketball. We’ll meet 30 minutes before the game near the entrance. For here, we will enjoy photographing the game.

Meet at 6:30 pm — Game starts at 7:00
Door fee – $5.00

No RSVP required – just meet at the game

Game takes place at the Rothman Center, 140 University Plaza Drive, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Google Directions

For questions, please email Paul Carretta, paulc @ bergencountycamera.com or call 201-664-4113

EagleFest Meet up event – February 6th

February 2, 2016February 13, 2016John Tworsky

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Join us at EagleFest on Saturday, February 6th at 9 am at the main ticket area. Paul Carretta and Al Schwab from the store will be there to answer questions during the event. This is a meetup event so purchasing tickets and transportation will be your responsibility. We’ll have a follow up in the store during a future Saturday Focus Session. Tickets are available from Teatown in advance or at the event ($15) with discounts for children under 12. Advance ticket special end on February 3rd at 5 pm. Order your EagleFest tickets here.

For full event information please download the full EagleFest 2016 Event Information

Free Focus Saturday Focus Sessions January – February

January 22, 2016January 22, 2016John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in our store from 9:30 am – 10:15 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about. Feel free to use the comment option to make suggestions for future focus sessions.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

January 23 – Cancelled – Verify with store before venturing out in the snow.

January 30 – Shooting Basketball

February 6 – to be determined

February 13 – Jim Lager of Leica fame talks about photographing birds

February 20 – f2.8 vs f5.6

February 27 – Print formats, from square to panaramic – how to showcase your images

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Free Saturday Focus Sessions for January

December 30, 2015John Tworsky

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Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

January 2 – Shooting Geometric Patterns

January 9 – Using your flash (better)

January 16 – What is this button on my camera and why and when to use it

January 23 – f2.8 vs f5.6

January 30 – Shooting Basketball

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Focus Sessions for November and December

November 4, 2015November 4, 2015John Tworsky

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

November 7 – Lakota Wolf Preserve Trip Review

November 14 – How to Shoot and Create and order a Great Holiday Photo Card

November 21 – Action Cameras – GoPro and V-360

November 28 – Great Holiday Gift Ideas

December 5 – Your Art Makes a Great Gift

December 12 – Winter Photography

December 19 – Christmas Light Photography

December 26 – Celebrate – Holiday Merry with Us

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Free Saturday Focus Sessions for August and September

August 12, 2015August 19, 2015John Tworsky

Focus sessions are free and take place in our store from 9:30 am – 10 am. All sessions will allow for questions and answers. Please bring your camera and any images along that you have questions about. Feel free to use the comment option to make suggestions for future focus sessions.

Hit the “Like Button” to let your friends know. Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave a comment.

Here’s our upcoming Focus Sessions:

August 22 – All about Filters

August 29 – Back To School

September 5 – End of Summer Photo Critique

September 12 – What’s In Your Camera Bag?

September 19 – No Focus Session – NJ Photo Expo

September 26 – Fall Colors

These are free events – bring a friend along if you’d like. Share with your friends on Facebook – Click the Like button below. Hope you can join us!

Your Point of View: Thirty-five Miles

July 22, 2015July 23, 2015Alfred Hess

To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Bergen County Camera, we’re very excited to announce the next Your Point of View show! The theme is “35 Miles”. We want to see some of your favorite photos taken within 35 Miles of our store! For help with location distance, use this map. This will be our biggest show yet with 30 different photographers being showcased!

Map — All locations inside the blue are eligible for this show. Click to view larger

To enter, send your photos, the location they were taken, and your name to alfred@bergencountycamera.com.
Photographers are allowed to enter up to two images.
All submitted photos must be taken by the photographer entering the competition.
All submitting artists are limited to one photo per show.
30 different photographers will have their photo selected to be shown.
All entry images must be cropped to an 11×14 aspect ratio. Should you have any trouble with this, please feel free to e-mail alfred@bergencountycamera.com for help.
All entrees must be sent to alfred@bergencountycamera.com by 6 PM on Saturday, August 29th, 2015.
A panel of Bergen County Camera Employees will select the finalists.
All images will be shown on Bergen County Camera’s Facebook page and the BergenCountyCamera.com blog. The 30 finalist images will be framed and hung at Bergen County Camera for our 35th Anniversary and The NJ Photo Expo.
Finalists will need to submit their own 11×14 print or purchase an 11×14 print through Bergen County Camera. Finalists will be offered a special price for images printed through Bergen County Camera. We will mat and frame all finalist images.

The opening will be on Thursday, September 17th from 7-9 pm in Westwood during our 35th Anniversary Celebration and kickoff to the 2015 NJ Photo Expo. Photos will remain on display through the end on September. We look forward to seeing some fascinating work. Good luck!

Upcoming Nikon Classes

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015Alfred Hess

July 14th – Nikon Basic

The very basics of Auto mode, followed by how to get out of auto mode. This class focuses largely on scene modes and camera controls for exposure, white balance and focus. Composition and tips on improving photos are the main, non-technical areas that the class covers. This class is good for absolutely anyone with a camera, especially beginners and new DSLR owners. Join Bergen County Camera on Tuesday, July 14th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.

July 15th – Nikon Intermediate

This is an intermediate to advanced level DSLR class that covers many of the topics that one might explore after learning the basics of camera terminology and exposure. Topics covered include flash photography, custom settings, lenses, autofocus settings, metering and more. Join Bergen County Camera on Wednesday, July 15th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.