Learn and Explore Photography

Spring Assignment: First Signs of Spring

Carly Rahl

Spring Assignment: First Signs of Spring

Spring Assignment: First Signs of Spring – Spring is here, and we’re celebrating the season’s arrival with a special Photo Assignment Review! Your challenge is to capture an image that highlights one of the first signs of spring. Whether it’s budding flowers, migrating birds, or the golden glow of longer days, we want to see what spring looks like through your lens.

Submission Deadline: Friday, April 11 by 12:00 PM (email to focus@bergencountycamera.com)
Review Date: Saturday, April 12 at 9:30 AM

Join us for a group review session where we’ll showcase and discuss each submission, offering feedback and insights in a friendly and supportive environment. It’s a great opportunity to grow as a photographer, gain inspiration, and connect with fellow photography enthusiasts.

Ready to capture the essence of spring? Submit your photo and be part of the conversation!

We hope you participate in this assignment. If you have any questions, please email them to matt@bergencountycamera.com. As always, be creative, think outside the box, and have fun! We can’t wait to see your images!

Free Event – No RSVP Required – Check it out on Facebook

2025 Focus Sessions – January + February

Carly Rahl
2025 Focus Sessions - January + February

2025 Focus Sessions – January + February – Join us for our weekly Saturday Morning Focus Sessions! 📸 Every Saturday from 9:30 am – 10:15 am, these free mini classes and discussions are your chance to explore photography. Bring your camera and any images you’d like to discuss!

Our schedule for 2025 Focus Sessions in January + February is here—check it out below! Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend. We can’t wait to see you!

Have suggestions for future focus sessions? We’d love your feedback – feel free to leave us a comment below.

Read more to check out all of our upcoming Focus Sessions for 2024.

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Winter 2024 Customer Spotlight – Kevin Watson

Carly Rahl
Great gray owl - image by Winter 2024 Customer Spotlight Kevin Watson

Winter 2024 Customer Spotlight – Kevin Watson

Winter 2024 Customer Spotlight – Kevin Watson – We’re thrilled to feature Kevin Watson as our newest Customer Spotlight! Read more to learn about Kevin, his journey in photography, and to view a stunning collection of his wildlife images.

Click here to explore our previous Customer Spotlights.

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2024 Focus Sessions – November + December

Carly Rahl
2024 Focus Sessions - November + December

2024 Focus Sessions – November + December – Join us for our weekly Saturday Morning Focus Sessions! 📸 Every Saturday from 9:30 am – 10:15 am, these free mini classes and discussions are your chance to explore photography. Bring your camera and any images you’d like to discuss!

Our schedule for 2024 Focus Sessions in November + December is here—check it out below! Everyone is welcome, so feel free to bring a friend. We can’t wait to see you!

Have suggestions for future focus sessions? We’d love your feedback – feel free to leave us a comment below.

Read more to check out all of our upcoming Focus Sessions for 2024.

Click here to visit our Events page.

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Summer Assignment: Take a Photo That Works as a Postcard!

Matt Malwitz

We’re pleased to announce our latest photo assignment, “Take a Photo that works as a Postcard”. As you travel this summer, take an image that sells your audience on a location. Be creative! This can be taken during a vacation or in your own neighborhood. If you missed the presentation, check out the details below!

Summer Assignment: Take a Photo That Works as a Postcard!

Rules:

  1. Image must be taken between 06/21/24 and 08/23/34
  2. Image must be submitted by noon on 08/23/24
  3. Submitted file should be at 2400 pixels wide at it’s longest side.
  4. Email submissions to focus@bergencountycamera.com

The assignment review will be held in the store on Saturday, August 24th at 9:30am. We hope you can join us.

We hope you participate in this assignment. If you have any questions, please email them to matt@bergencountycamera.com. As always, be creative, think outside the box, and have fun! We can’t wait to see your images!

2024 Fourth of July Photography Guide

Carly Rahl
2024 Fourth of July Photography Guide - Fireworks

2024 Fourth of July Photography Guide

Shooting Fireworks + Where to See in Bergen County

2024 Fourth of July Photography Guide: It is that time of year again – summer is officially here, and everyone is getting ready for Fourth of July celebrations! For many, viewing fireworks is a beloved summer tradition. With a few helpful tips, you too can be on your way to having a great time photographing fireworks this summer season. Continue reading below for Alan’s Guide to Fireworks Photography and a list of where to see fireworks in Bergen county this year!

Thank you to those who were able to make it to our Firework Photography Focus Session with Alan Schwab last week on 6/29! Missed the Focus Session and still want to photograph fireworks this July Fourth? No problem – Learn from home – check out our pre-recorded Fireworks Photography webinar on our Summit page. Please stop in or call with any questions.

Bergen County Camera will be closed on 7/4/24 – BCC wishes you a Happy Fourth of July – We will see you back on 7/5!

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Focus Sessions for May 2024 – Saturday Morning Schedule

Carly Rahl

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 check out our current schedule of free Saturday morning Focus Sessions for May 2024 below!

No RSVP necessary – Free for everyone – Please bring a friend!

May Photography


Have suggestions for future focus sessions? We’d love your feedback – feel free to leave us a comment below.

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Wildlife Photography Basics Class

Carly Rahl

Wildlife Photography Basics Class

Tuesday, May 7th from 6-8pm & Saturday, May 11th from 8-10am

Wildlife Photography Basics Class

 Wildlife Photography Basics Class – Lecture style class in-store and photo walk at Garrett mountain

Join BCC’s Matt Malwitz for a two part class on Wildlife Photography. Learn the basics in-store then join us on a photo walk at Garrett mountain to try out some new techniques!

Tickets are available now – $69.99/person – Click here to purchase your ticket

We hope you can join us! Read more to learn more about our new photo class

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Pints & Pictures: Photo Event

Carly Rahl

Pints & Pictures: Photo Event

An Evening of Live Music, Drinks, & Photography

Wednesday, June 19 2024 – 7:00pm – 10:00pm

Pints & Pictures: Photo Event

Pints & Pictures: Photo Event at Five Dimes Brewery!

Join Bergen County Camera, Fujifilm, and Sigma USA for an evening of live music and photography at Five Dimes Brewery this June!

Tickets are available now – $35/person – Click here to purchase your ticket

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Focus Sessions for April 2024 – Saturday Morning Schedule

Carly Rahl

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 check out our current schedule of free Saturday morning Focus Sessions for April 2024 below!

No RSVP necessary – Free for everyone – Please bring a friend!


Have suggestions for future focus sessions? Feel free to leave us a comment below.

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