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“Perfect Exposures - A Wholistic Approach”
Berks Photographic Society, Goggle Works, 201 Washington Street Suite 326, Reading, pa, USMarch 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Jared Platt will give a talk on “Perfect Exposures - A Wholistic Approach”
In the era of film, we knew that the perfect exposure was not accomplished at the negative alone, but in a combined effort of pre-visualization, camera exposure, negative development, the choice of paper, chemistry, exposure at the enlarger & finally the processing time in the chemistry. This end to end approach to exposure allowed us to take very challenging exposure situations & manage them to get the perfect final print. But somehow, in the transition to digital (like in everything in the digital world) photographers have become laxed & expect that their camera’s sensor should just provide them with the perfect exposure out of the camera. In this talk, Jared will teach us how to approach our exposure problems with a more holistic approach & get the perfect exposure for the perfect final print (or the perfect Instagram post).
Jared Platt is a photographer & writer based in Arizona. He is a master educator with over 25 years of experience teaching photography, lighting & photo editing through CreativeLive &
international conferences. Known for simplifying complex concepts, he emphasize
s storytelling & critical self-reflection, helping students develop their unique voices. Platt lectures for major companies like Adobe, Canon & Profoto. He is a Profoto Legend of Light, underscoring his industry impact. His courses, such as those on Lightroom, are praised for their practical value, transforming how photographers approach their craft.
Website:
www.jaredplatt.com
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/.2 attendeesMark Battista will present “Composition: Shooting With Intent”
Berks Photographic Society, Goggle Works, 201 Washington Street Suite 326, Reading, pa, USApril 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Mark Battista will present “Composition: Shooting With Intent”
Why do certain images grab attention, make us think or make us feel emotion in a deep way? Often, it is due to the underlying compositional structure within an image. Mark Battista, artist and fine art photographer, will share his insight on composition to create images that tell a story, effectively communicate an idea & express an emotion. The intentional arrangement of visual elements into a unified, impactful whole is key. When it comes to visual composition, intent is a crucial element. It means making deliberate choices regarding what you include & exclude in your images & how to arrange them. Come explore ways of taking your photography to a whole new level through the use of compositional strategies to create more visually impactful images. Mark’s years of training & working as a painter has influenced how he arranges elements in his photographic images. Discover ways of composing inspired by master painters of the past & learn how to apply those skills to your photographic imagery. Topics covered will include the elements of art; line; shape; color; value; principles of design; creating a focal point through contrast of tone, color or area of focus; point of view/framing a subject; balance & visual weight vs. "rules".
Mark Battista is a painter & fine art photographer specializing in portrait & still life photography and living in Connecticut. He graduated from Paier College of Art with a B.F.A. & received an M.S. in art education from S.C.S.U. He recently retired from teaching art after 35 years. He is a sought-after speaker who has presented across the US & abroad bringing insight & inspiration to painters & photographers. Mark's artwork & photography has been internationally recognized & has won awards from organizations such as the Salmagundi Art Club in NYC, the New York Center For Photographic Arts, the American Artists Professional League & the CT Watercolor Society. He recently won the Grand Prize & the Second Place in an international exhibit through nyc4pa. Mark is represented by the Salmagundi Club in NYC. Mark recently published two eBooks titled “The Art of Still Life Photography” & “Composition: Shooting With Intent” which fosters the creation of images with impact and meaning.
Website:
www.markbattista.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com/m16battista
This will be a paid event for non-members with a $10 donation. For non-members interested in attending, please register by making your $10 donation at https://store.berksphotographic.org/product/club-donation/.2 attendeesIntro to Digital Photography Workshops - Part one
Berks Photographic Society, Goggle Works, 201 Washington Street Suite 326, Reading, pa, USIntro to Digital Photography Workshops
Once again BPS will be offering a two-part "Intro to Digital Photography" learning experience. These two workshops are designed to give the participants a full understanding of both how their camera works and how to use their camera to capture fabulous images. The workshops will be held on Saturday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 16th from 9AM - 3 PM each day (with a break for lunch).
If you are a beginning photographer, or want to hone your skills even more, this is for you! If you have friends who are interested in photography but don't know how to get started - let them know. There is a large discount for BPS members, and a chance to join the club and get the discounted price all at the same time.
Register at: http://tinyurl.com/BPSPhotoWorkshop
We hope you will share this with anyone you know who wants to improve their photography understanding and skills.
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