Snow – Photographing Winter’s Majesty

The weekend’s precipitous frozen flurry presented a wondrous opportunity to capture the majesty of winter’s cloak. Armored in boots, cap and gloves, I marched into the white of Sunday morning’s golden light with my Nikon D-SLR and a spare battery, of course, warm and snug in the pocket of my Gortex jacket!

Strong diagonal rays and shadows accentuate a classic winter scene.
Winters Majesty
©Franklin Viola

IPTC Data: Nikon D2Xs, Nikon 12-24 at 12mm, ISO 200, f/8 at 1/125sec (Manual mode), Tripod

Emphasizing powder coating with ‘close-focus wide-angle’ imaging

Snowy Bench
©Franklin Viola

IPTC Data: Nikon D2Xs, Nikon 12-24 at 22mm, ISO 200, f/5.6 at 1/250sec (Manual mode)

Selective framing to contrast ‘icons’ of  hot and cold
Chimney - Icicles - Contrail
©Franklin Viola
IPTC Data: Nikon D2Xs, Nikon 24-120 at 105mm, ISO 200, f/8 at 1/320sec (Manual mode), Tripod
Have a question about winter photography? Please leave a comment, email, visit the store or visit our Winter shooting tips on our blog.

NJ Photo Expo 2010 – Speakers announced

NJ Photo Expo

Visit Bergen County Camera’s NJ Photo Expo Website

It’s the biggest photo expo in New Jersey!
Presented by Canon Camera & Video & Nikon USA

Spend an hour or spend the day. You’ll see and learn about digital photography, video and more, including:

• Be among the first to see the newest and coolest cameras
• Discover secrets to better pictures
• Learn from the experts
• Great video from your DSLR camera
• Listen and learn from world-famous photographers
• Shop early and save for the holidays

Come to the NJ Photo Expo for:

  • FREE seminars and demos
  • Learn how to shoot live models, fashion, close-ups, landscapes, sports, portraits, news and more
  • Gift ideas and expert shopping guidance
  • Representatives from all the major camera companies
  • Hundreds of cameras of all types
  • Collectible photographic art

A great lineup of speakers!

10:15 am Tom Franklin – Presented by North Jersey Media

Tom Franklin, photographer for The Bergen Record, best known for his photo of firefighters raising the American Flag at the World Trade Center site after the 9/11 attacks.

11:25 am Bob Krist – Presented by Nikon

Bob Krist, National Geographic photographer, won the title of “Travel Photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008 convention. In 2000 his work was honored at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography in NYC. Each event we’ve hosted with Bob in the past has been a sellout.

12:35 pm – John Isaac – Presented by Olympus

John Isaac, the distinguished former United Nations photographer, has been traveling to his native India for the past 20 years to photograph tigers and other indigenous wildlife. His images have helped raise awareness about the plight of India’s tigers and other endangered species.

1:45pm – Baron Wolman – Presented by Gallery 270

Rolling Stone’s first photographer, and one of the preeminent rock photographers from the 1960s to today.

2:55 pm – Bob Krist – Presented by Nikon

Bob Krist, National Geographic photographer, won the title of “Travel Photographer of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008 convention. In 2000 his work was honored at the Eisenstaedt Awards for Magazine Photography in NYC. Each event we’ve hosted with Bob in the past has been a sellout.

4:05 pm – Harry Benson – Presented by Canon

Harry Benson the Beatles first photographer, and the man who documented the assassination of RFK in Los Angeles.5:15 pm – Ron Magill – Presented by Nikon

“A Walk on the Wild Side; The Joys of Wildlife Photography.” Ron Magill is an internationally recognized zoological authority who has appeared on a wide variety of TV programs including “National Geographic Explorer,” the “Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “NBC Nightly News,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “CBS’ The Early Show,” “Live with Regis,” “Dateline,” and CNN.

It’s going to be a GREAT DAY! We’ll see you there.

Produced by Bergen County Camera
Presented by Canon Cameras & Digital Video, and
Nikon Cameras

NJ Photo Expo 2010 – October 3, 2010

NJ Photo Expo - October 3, 2010 at the Park Ridge Marriott

Visit – Bergen County Camera’s NJ Photo Expo website

NJ PHOTO EXPO SLATED FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3.
Highlighted by demos, seminars, world-class photographers.

The NJ Photo Expo is expected to draw large crowds to the Park Ridge Marriott on Sunday, October 3, 2010 as snapshooters, hobbyists and serious photographers gather to learn, listen and explore the latest and greatest in photography.

Attendance at the NJ Photo Expo is free with advance registration at www.NJPhotoExpo.com. The Expo is open from 10 am – 6 pm.  Seminar registration will be announced shortly to everyone registered for the Expo.

Demonstrations, exhibitions and seminars will give Expo visitors opportunities to:

  • Learn how to shoot live models, portraits, close-ups, landscapes and more.
  • Listen and learn from world-class photographers including Baron Wolman (Rolling Stone’s first staff photographer), Harry Benson (World famous photographer)  and Tom Franklin (whose 9/11 World Trade Center photo for The Record won accolades worldwide). More speakers will be announced shortly.
  • See and try the newest and coolest camera equipment
  • Learn how to shoot video with your camera
  • Shop early for the upcoming holidays, with expert guidance
  • Enjoy collectible photographic art from masters and up-and-coming photographers featured at galleries worldwide.

Launched by Bergen County Camera of Westwood and Englewood in celebration of the store’s 30th anniversary, the NJ Photo Expo is presented by Canon Cameras and Video, and Nikon Cameras.

More than 20 leading photo brands will be represented at the Expo.

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