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Upcoming BCC Employee Events

June 6, 2014June 10, 2014Alfred Hess

Dougherty_Keli_PAW2014File17 — A selection from Keli Dougherty’s project, entitled “Chairs”.

Keli Dougherty, a BCC staffer, Rosemary Iannone and Virginia Grieco Demario, BCC customers, will be exhibiting their photography as part of the 6th Annual Paterson Art Walk, which begins at 11:00 A.M. June 14 and ends at 4:00 P.M. on June 15 in the historic district.

The exhibitions and music events are centered around the Art Factory, a former textile mill complex that is now gallery spaces and artist studios, located at 70 Spruce Street in Paterson, N.J.The three met as students at William Paterson University and have been exhibiting together for several years, including past Paterson Art Walks, Art on the Avenue in Caldwell and group shows in Lyndhurst.

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Also, this Sunday, June 8th from 1 pm – 4 pm, BCC Employee Alfred Hess is hosting an opening at Biddy O’Malley’s in Northvale, NJ. The show, entitled “Broken Places” is a selection of photos of local abandoned or ageing locations.

Biddy O’Malley’s is located at 191 Paris Ave. in Northvale, NJ. If you can’t make it in Sunday, the show will be up until the end of June.

Great Places to Photograph – Harriman State Park

January 6, 2014January 7, 2014Alfred Hess

Harriman State Park is 46,613 acres of State Park that is located in nearby Rockland County in New York. If you’re a fan of shooting any type of nature photography, Harriman State Park should be one of your favorite locations to visit. With lakes, hiking trails, streams, and all types of nature, there is no limit to photographic subjects.

Photos by Alfred Hess

Stony Brook in Harriman State Park is one of the unique areas that is worth checking out. It’s pretty easy to see how it got it’s name.

Great Places to Photograph are locations compiled by Bergen County Camera customers and employees. These are all fun, entertaining, and relaxing locations that are optimal for shooting. Want more great spots to shoot? Look here for all of our recommendations. Have a great spot of your own that you would like to share? Email it to us or leave a comment!

Great Places to Photograph – Turtle Back Zoo – West Orange, NJ

December 31, 2013January 7, 2014Alfred Hess

If you’ve been searching for a great zoo for photos, Turtle Back Zoo is you new destination. Located on 20 acres in the beautiful South Mountain Reservation. Featuring species from 5 continents. – 560 Northfield Ave – 973-731-5800.

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This beautiful zoo features many exhibits filled with happy and playful animals surrounded by fencing that does not interfere with your photos. The animals seem to put on a show every time you visit.

Photos by Alfred Hess

Great Places to Photograph – The Palisades Cliffs – Alpine, Tenafly, Englewood Cliffs

December 31, 2013January 7, 2014Alfred Hess

One of my favorite locations to shoot year round is the Palisades Cliffs. The Hiking trails along the top and the boat basins along the bottom are filled with beautiful photo ops. One path that I follow multiple times a year begins at the Woman’s Federation Monument, a small Castle which allows access to its roof, and follows North along the cliffs. There are multiple locations that look absolutely stunning.

Parking is available at this location.

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You’ll walk over the Palisades Interstate Parkway and down a path. The Woman’s Federation Memorial is a short walk along the path. Left side of the fork. This area can be muddy, so make sure you’re wearing good hiking boots.

Should you prefer to avoid hiking, Henry Hudson Drive provides some beautiful views at their picnic areas and boat basins. The Alpine Boat basin features views of the cliffs and the City and the Englewood Boat Basin features a stunning view of the George Washington Bridge.

Photos by Alfred Hess