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Photography Meetup – Holland Ridge Tulip Farm Friday April 15

April 13, 2022March 1, 2024John Tworsky

The Tulips are finally going to peak and we’ll be there on Friday April 15 from Noon until 5 pm.

Please purchase your tickets online on Holland Ridge Farm’s website before departing. Holland Ride Farm is located about 2 hours from Bergen County. Google Maps

Suggestions for this meetup
Paul Carretta will be on location from 12 pm – 5 pm to help guide you through taking great shots of the tulip fields.
Please purchase your tickets online in advance on the Holland Ridge Farm website
Macro and wide angle lenses recommended
You may be shooting at very low angles to make great photographs so do not wear dress clothes or shoes.
Low angle tripods, diffusors, and reflectors are also a good idea to bring along but not necessary
You are responsible for tickets to enter and getting yourself to the meetup

Questions? Please give the store a call.

Tamron Meetup – Brook Hollow Winery – Sept 13

September 7, 2021March 26, 2024John Tworsky

Tamron Meetup – Brook Hollow Winery – This is a Tamron sponsored event not run by Bergen County Camera. This event is open to everyone.

Tamron Meetup – Brook Hollow Winery

Tamron Photo Meet Up – Brook Hollow Winery Photo Trip

New Date – Change Due to Weather – Monday September 13th – 1:00 – 5:00pm

Meet up Location: 594 NJ-94, Columbia, NJ 07832

Join Patty Gregitis and Ken Hubbard from Tamron, for a fun filled photography meet up at beautiful Brook Hollow Winery. We will be at Brook Hollow from 1:00 – 5:00pm loaning lenses and answering all your photography questions as you stroll through the lush vineyards capturing images of the fully ripened grapes. First 20 individuals to borrow a lens will receive a wine tasting on us! Must be registered on meet-up to qualify and 21 years of age for wine tastings.

Additional bonus rebates available on select Tamron Lenses

About Ken Hubbard: Ken Hubbard is the Field Services Manager for Tamron. He is responsible for the company’s events, including Tamron’s popular consumer workshop series. Ken has had nationwide gallery showings of his portrait and landscape photography and teaches enthusiasts how to take better photos at numerous events. Ken’s extensive background in the field of photography is unique and diverse. He has traveled extensively throughout the US and the result is a consistent output of breathtaking photographs that continually challenge the boundaries of the genre.

Click here to Register Now for Tamron’s Photo Meet Up at Brook Hollow Winery.

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EagleFest Meet up event – February 11th

January 6, 2017January 20, 2017John Tworsky

Join us at EagleFest on Saturday, February 11th at 9 am at the main ticket area. Paul Carretta 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 for $17 from Teatown in advance ($22 day of the event) 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 2017 Event Information

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
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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

Rockland Boulders Opening Day Dugout Photoshoot

March 12, 2015May 6, 2015Alfred Hess

Enhance your sports photography skills with this incredible opportunity to photograph the CANAM league champion Rockland Boulders. We have reserved opening night, Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 6:30PM. Arrive early to photograph the pre-game ring ceremony and stay after the game for fireworks! This is a meet-up trip and does not include transportation. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Ballpark food and refreshments will be served in the Dugout before the start of the game at 7PM. Our group will have exclusive access to the Dugout right next to the Boulders dugout. Canon will have camera bodies and lenses for you to try out during the event. Be prepared to stick around, there will be fireworks after the game!

Representatives from Canon will be on hand to answer questions and help you get the best shots at the game. We will have a Canon printer set-up in the dugout to make a high quality print from you favorite image of the night!

A pre-trip lecture will be held in our Westwood store on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 from 7pm to 8pm. The pre-trip lecture will cover what you should expect, what to bring, and how to get the best shots! Tickets are $50 each and include access to the Dugout and ballpark refreshments. Tickets will be distributed at the Tuesday night class. If you can’t make it please make arrangements to pick up your tickets at Bergen County Camera in Westwood before the trip. Tripods and monopods are recommended for this trip.

Rockland Boulders Dug Out Meet-Up Trip

April 29, 2014November 18, 2014Alfred Hess

Join Bergen County Camera and Canon USA for an exciting opportunity to photograph a Rockland Boulders baseball game from the Dugout! We have reserved Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:30PM. This is a meet-up trip and does not include transportation. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Ballpark food and refreshments will be served in the Dugout before the start of the game at 7PM. Our group will have exclusive access to the Dugout right next to the Boulders dugout. Canon will have camera bodies and lenses for you to try out during the event. Representatives from Canon will be on hand to answer questions and help you get the best shots at the game. We will have a Canon printer set-up in the dugout to make a high quality print from you favorite image of the night!

A pre-trip lecture will be held in our Westwood store on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 from 7pm to 8pm. The pre-trip lecture will cover what you should expect, what to bring, and how to get the best shots! Tickets are $50 each and include access to the Dugout and ballpark refreshments. Tickets will be distributed at the Tuesday night class. If you can’t make it please make arrangements to pick up your tickets at Bergen County Camera in Westwood before the trip. Tripods and monopods are recommended for this trip.

Canon has confirmed that we will have several telephoto lenses including the 400mm /5.6 L USM, 300mm /2.8L I.S. II USM, 200mm /2L IS USM, 70-200mm /2.8L I.S. II USM, 100-400mm /4.5-5.6L I.S. USM, 70-300mm /4-5.6L IS USM, 14mm /2.8L II USM, as well at the Canon 1DX, 6D, 5D Mark III, and 70D, Rebel T5i all available to try out!

Advanced Registration is Required.