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Jonathan Vaines will present “ME, Myself & Eye”
Berks Photographic Society, Goggle Works, 201 Washington Street Suite 326, Reading, pa, USThis talk is a follow up of a previous zoom session given to BPS by Jonathan. This time, Jonathan will explore the world using in-camera techniques, such as multiple exposure, for creative imagery. During this session, Jonathan will engage in post-processing enhancements to his captures. He will look at pictures that are single images & venture into some elaborate ways to make images from a number of multiple exposures. Jonathan is a specialist in the art of pastel images but also uses bold color to express his vision of the world. BPS will see a wide variety of visual art work in this enlightening talk. Welcome back Jonathan.
Jonathan Vaines is a very well-known photographer & educator from the UK. He took his first photograph in 2012, joined his local club to work out what to do & soon moved on. He has since had many roles in his short photographic life. Jonathan has been the Regional Organizer for the Royal Photographic Society for five years & is currently the Judges’ Secretary for the East Anglian Federation (EAF) of Photographic Societies in Great Britain. In 2024, he was invited to become a member of The London Salon of Photography. He is a tutor for PhotoClub 247, the Royal Photographic Society & other organizations in addition to 1:1 teaching & mentoring. He is an A panel judge, judging & lecturing at over 100 clubs throughout the UK each year. He is sponsored lecturer for Permajet, the leading paper supplier in the UK, as well as an affiliate of DxO Labs, the photography software developer, & Wex Photo Video for everything camera along with Qimage software for print applications. Jonathan is always busy somewhere in the world of photography.
Jonathan's image making started out as photographing anything, but now he uses the camera to create what he sees as wall art. Multiple exposures along with some sort of camera distortion appears in almost all his work. He polishes the result in Adobe Photoshop. Jonathan feels that an image does not exist until it’s printed so he is helping to keep the ink & paper industry alive. He finds enjoyment from engaging with every image. He works with thoughts, concepts & projects. It’s not about capturing the moment for Jonathan, it’s about visualization & being able to deliver that in print.
Learn more about Jonathan at the following locations:
- https://blueroomphoto.site123.me
- PhotoClub 247 for Photoshop teaching: https://photoclub247.com/jv/
- DxO product discounts: enter Jonathan15
- Qimage Ultimate app discount: https://www.ddisoftware.com/qucustomer/JonathanVaines/
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/.
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“Architectural Photography as Fine Art”
Berks Photographic Society, Goggle Works, 201 Washington Street Suite 326, Reading, pa, USFebruary 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM: Sharon Tenenbaum will give a presentation on “Architectural Photography as Fine Art”
Sharon will share her transitioning journey from engineering to photography with an overview of the variety & scope of her work throughout her career. She will then move into a presentation on Architectural Photography as Fine Art. Sharon will delve into the captivating world of architectural photography, shedding light on the diverse forms of capturing art within the built environment. Through a series of striking visuals & insightful commentary, Sharon will introduce the myriad techniques & perspectives employed by photographers to immortalize architectural masterpieces. From dramatic black & white compositions that emphasize form & texture to vibrant color images that highlight the interplay of light & shadow, this presentation will showcase the artistic versatility of architectural photography. Sharon will explore the use of different angles, focal lengths & framing techniques to convey a sense of scale, depth & emotional impact. By the end of the presentation, there will be a renewed appreciation for the
artistry involved in photographing architecture & all will be inspired to view the built environment through a new lens. If time permits, Sharon will also add a bonus segment titled “Seeing Lines” in which she will show her thought process, methodology & techniques from conception to completion in creating her Sundial Bridge series.
Sharon Tenenbaum defines herself as an artist working within the medium of photography. The artistic process is paramount in every creation she completes. She always aspires to “show reality in a different way”, creating images rather than capturing them. Sharon is constantly challenging herself: whether experimenting with bicycle parts to create composite cityscapes or painting selective overlays onto her images. She is committed to the artistic process of growth & change in the continuous pursuit of novelty.
Sharon was educated as a Civil Engineer. Her love for structures is reflected in a vast body of works celebrating more than mere architecture, but rather, the Art of Architecture. As an artist, Sharon has won numerous international photography awards & has been published in esteemed
magazines, such as National Geographic. As an educator, Sharon has taught group workshops from New York to Melbourne, as well as online workshops & courses. She has a variety of video tutorials and eBooks & is the founder of Talk-&-Learn, a free one-hour weekly Zoom session for image creation & critique.
Fine Art Photographer | Educator | Author | Engineer
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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 attendees
Intro 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, February 21 and Saturday, February 28 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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