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Photograph the Band at Five Dimes Brewery

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024Carly Rahl

Thank you to all who were able to join Bergen County Camera, Fujifilm, and Sigma USA for an evening of live music and photography at Five Dimes Brewery on June 19! We spent our night photographing a live musical performance by The Exits, with the latest equipment from Fujifilm and Sigma USA. We hope you had a great time (we sure did) and we hope to see you next time!

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Wildlife Photography Basics Class

April 15, 2024April 15, 2024Carly Rahl

Wildlife Photography Basics Class

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

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

Pints & Pictures: Photo Event

March 29, 2024March 29, 2024Carly Rahl

Pints & Pictures: Photo Event

An Evening of Live Music, Drinks, & Photography

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

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

Greenbrook Sanctuary Nature Walk with Sigma

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Carly Rahl

Greenbrook Sanctuary Photo Walk with Sigma

Greenbrook Sanctuary Nature Walk with Sigma – Photo Trip

Sunday April 21st 2024 – 10am – 1pm

Greenbrook Sanctuary Nature Walk with Sigma – Photo Trip

Join Bergen County Camera and Sigma USA for an exclusive photography outing at the Greenbrook Nature Sanctuary!

Tickets are available now – Click here to purchase your ticket

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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NY Botanical Gardens Trip

March 30, 2018Carly Rahl

Join Bergen County Camera for a bus excursion from our store in Westwood to the NY Botanical Gardens on May 20th.

Lakota Wolf Preserve Trip : October 8th

September 7, 2017September 7, 2017Carly Rahl

Out most popular trip is coming around again.

Join Bergen County Camera and Tamron on October 8th, 2017 as we return to the Lakota Wolf Preserve.

At Lakota Wolf Preserve, you will be greeted with numerous opportunities to get unobstructed pictures of the wolves in their natural settings. Since you will be photographing the wolves where they live, in a stress free environment, you will get the best possible photo opportunities. Come as close as 3-4 feet to the wolves during our private photography session. We will end our morning at the Brook Hollow Winery for a wrap up session and complimentary wine tasting.

There will be a pre-trip evening lecture on Wildlife Photography at Lakota Wolf in our Westwood store, on October 5th 2017 from 7-8pm. The lecture will cover the layout and rules of Lakota, what to expect, what lenses are best suited, and how to get that great shot! The lecture will be presented by Tamron.

This trip is limited to 30 people so be sure to reserve early.

Tickets can be purchased below.

Eventbrite - Bergen County Camera Trips and Meetups 2017

Photo Trip to the Lakota Wolf Preserve October 12th

June 27, 2014July 24, 2014Alfred Hess

IMG_4660b Out most popular trip is coming around again. Join Bergen County Camera and Tamron on October 12, 2014 as we return to the Lakota Wolf Preserve.

Featuring numerous opportunities to get unobstructed pictures of the wolves in their natural settings. Since you will be photographing the wolves where they live, in a stress free environment, you will get the best possible photo opportunities. Come as close as 3-4 feet of the wolves during our private photography session. We will end our morning at the Brook Hollow Winery for a wrap up session and complimentary wine tasting.

There will be a pre-trip lecture on Creating Great Images at Lakota Wolf in our Westwood store, the date is October 9th. The lecture will cover the layout and rules of Lakota, what to expect, what lenses are best suited, and how to get that great shot! The lecture will be presented by Tamron. IMG_4355b

Tamron will be providing free loaner lenses for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and even Pentax cameras. Bonus rebates on all current Tamron lenses will also be offered.

BCC will open a half hour before our 6:00 am bus departure for coffee, bagels and any last minute photography needs. Tickets are $250.00 each and include round trip bus transportation and admission. The bus will depart around 11:00am with a scheduled arrival of 1:00 pm back at the store. This trip is limited to 30 people so be sure to reserve early.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.

Bronx Zoo Trip

May 16, 2014May 29, 2014Alfred Hess

Join Bergen County Camera on Sunday, June 1, 2014, for a bus excursion from our store in Westwood to the world famous Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the nation, with more than 6,000 animals and many award-winning exhibits. You’ll have plenty of opportunity to capture some stunning images of the large array of wild creatures. BCC staff will be available to assist you with your photography throughout the day.

BCC will open for a half hour before the 9:00am bus departure for coffee, bagels and any last minute photography needs. Tickets are $129.99 each and cover a pre-trip class on wildlife photography, round trip bus transportation, admission and lunch. The bus will leave about 4:30pm with a scheduled arrival of 6:00pm back at the store.

There will be a pre-trip lecture on wildlife photography in our Westwood store on Monday, May 19, 2014 from 7-8pm. The lecture will cover the layout and rules of the Bronx Zoo, tips for getting the best photos through glass, the best times to visit each exhibit and lots of other helpful information to get the most out of your time at the zoo.

Special Note: Tripods are not permitted in the Butterfly Zone and the Children’s Zoo. In Congo Gorilla Forest, tripods are not permitted in the Gorilla Tunnel area and in the front area of the Great Gorilla Gallery. Tripods may also be restricted in other Zoo exhibits, at the discretion of Zoo staff.