BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250516T155701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T192509Z UID:12279-1750500000-1750510800@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Photo Walk @ PHS Meadowbrook Farm NEW DATE! DESCRIPTION:PHS Meadowbrook Farm is home to a variety of unique and unusual plants and flowers from around the world. \nTake in the calming water features and experience the sweeping colors of fresh seasonal flowers. Walk the estate and see an eclectic mix of vibrant plants including tropicals\, cacti and other foliage. Explore the whimsical\, statuesque trees featuring cloud and espalier pruning throughout the property. Sit on benches in various garden locations to take in their serene beauty\, see the sights and hear the sounds of the hummingbirds\, chipmunks\, frogs\, and other wildlife that visit Meadowbrook Farm. \nWe will enjoy a photo walk among all areas of the beautiful gardens. Instruction will be given on a variety of techniques to capture creative scenes and close up details of flowers\, plants and insects. Join me in exploring this lesser known but beautiful garden in the greater Philadelphia region. \nFee includes instruction throughout our visit to the gardens. We will meet there at 10am sharp. \nLocation: 1633 Washington Lane  \n\nMeadowbrook\, PA 19046-1132 URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/photo-walk-phs-meadowbrook-farm/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walk,Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250412T231052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T155847Z UID:12010-1749254400-1749340799@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Birds and Bugs Photo Walk - Full Day of Photography At the Jersey Shore DESCRIPTION:For those who love bird photography\, there are few places on the east coast that provide more opportunities to photograph a large variety of species with so little effort. The Rookery at the Ocean City Welcome Center is a fantastic spot for photographing birds in flight\, nesting birds\, and possibly some babies\, too! Species normally found there include great egrets\, black-crowned night herons\, glossy ibis\, white ibis and more. \nWe will begin early in the morning at the rookery\, and spend several hours photographing the birds from a variety of vantage points. When the group has had their fill\, we will take a break and grab a bite to eat. After that\, we will head to a local garden to photograph insects! \nThis will be a full day of fun and photography for all levels of photographers. We can work with whatever gear you have\, but to best capture the birds up close\, a minimum of 300mm lens is suggested. Telephoto lenses that extend to 400 or 600mm are ideal. If you do not have a long telephoto lens\, there are a variety of places that rent them for the day or weekend. More details will be given a few weeks prior to the event. A wide angle to mid-range lens would also work well for closer wildlife at the zoo. \nFull details will be given several weeks prior to the event. This will include lodging suggestions for those that may be traveling from several hours away. If interested in staying overnight\, you should secure a hotel as soon as possible \nA pre-trek class will take place via Zoom prior to the event to go through all the details for the day. We will review images of what you can expect to see and shoot\, and instruction on all techniques to use throughout the day. Participants should be comfortable with their camera and how to change settings such as aperture\, shutter speeds\, ISO\, focus points\, etc. \nFeedback and instruction on how to best capture birds in flight\, and the macro world of insect photography will be given throughout the entirety of the day. \nWorkshop fee includes an image review following the workshop. Participants will share up to 3 images which we will review together. You will receive helpful feedback on your images\, including suggestions you could make to improve the image\, as well as editing tips to help bring out the best in your images. Registration fee also includes admission to our private Facebook group\, where you will become part of a friendly and fun community of photo enthusiasts\, be able to share images from the day\, and interact with not only other participants from this workshop\, but those who have participated in past workshops\, as well. It is a fantastic way to stay in touch and continue the learning long beyond the event itself. \nEvent is weather-permitting. In case of rain\, we will reschedule to the following day\, Sunday June 6th or a later date. Same time \nTransportation to Ocean City\, meals and lodging are not included. We will carpool as we travel throughout the day. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \n  URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/birds-bugs-full-day-of-photography-at-the-jersey-shore/ LOCATION:Ocean City Welcome Center\, 300 W 9th St\, Ocean City\, PA\, 08226\, United States CATEGORIES:Photo Walk,Photography Lesson,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/P6240476.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250129T183708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T185048Z UID:11894-1743242400-1743249600@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Lightroom Classic Learning Series Lesson 4 DESCRIPTION:This will be a series of 4 classes that will build on one another. We will be working primarily with Lightroom Classic CC (LrC) – which is the most robust of the 3 different Adobe Lightroom programs. This is a subscription-based program that runs approximately $15/month\, and includes LrC\, the full version of Photoshop\, and Lightroom mobile\, cloud-based storage and more. There are options to how much storage you can get\, and whether you pay for 6 months or the full annual fee. \nIf you are a new user\, you can sign up online: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html  or by calling this number to purchase by phone: 800-585-0774  \nNote: I do not receive any commission from adobe. I am only including the info here\, because\, this is arguably one of the most confusing processes you will ever go through in order to understand the differences in programs and plans\, and I want you to get the appropriate plan without wasting a ton of time. Also note: if you are currently subscribed to one of the other plans\, you can call them and easily get your plan changed. \nWho Are These Classes For? \nCapturing an image is only half of the creative process. The majority of all images can be greatly improved with some basic editing/post processing. And if you shoot in the RAW file format\, then you absolutely need to apply post processing to your images. Unlike JPG files-which have color\, contrast\, sharpening\, white balance and more settings all applied in-camera\, RAW files have nothing applied to them in-camera\, and require at least some measure of editing to make them look pop. If you believe that editing is wrongful manipulation-then these classes are obviously not for you:) \nOverview of series: \nThe lessons will take you from beginner to power-user in no time flat. Lessons will begin with an understanding of how LrC works\, what the LrC catalog is\, how to easily and non-destructively edit your images\, and the more advanced editing tools that are part of the program. It is my intention to also include a demonstration of the “Remove Distractions” feature that is in Photoshop at some point along the way. More specific details will be part of the description for each lesson. \nEach online lesson will be recorded\, and participants will receive a link to the recording to enable them to work through the material at their own pace. Practice files will also be included\, as well as a detailed set of notes. Don’t worry if you missed any of the past lessons. You can find them in the Store. \nTopics: Develop and Remaining Modules and More \n\nLens Corrections panel – removing chromatic aberrations\, lens profiles\nTransform\nColor Grading – adjusting color in highlights\, shadows and mid-tones\nNew Lens Blur\nLens Corrections panel – removing chromatic aberrations\, lens profiles\nNoise Reduction\nSharpening \nTransform\nMerge To HDR\nMerge to Panorama\nHDR Panoramas\nAutomatically matching exposures for HDR and panorama stitching\nUpscaling images using Enhance Super Resolution\nRed-eye removal\nSlideshow Module – Getting started creating a slide show\nMap Module – what it is and does\nRemoving distractions easily in Photoshop\nUsing Lightroom CC to sync photos for sharing\n\n  URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/lightroom-classic-learning-series-lesson-4/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-4.27.00 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T143000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250213T190250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T190250Z UID:11932-1742553000-1742567400@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Mack Trucks Historical Museum Friday March 21\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:What year did the Mack Senior model debut? When was the first Mack diesel engine produced? When did Mack adopt the bulldog as its mascot?  If you’ve got questions – there’s a pretty good chance the Mack Trucks Historical Museum has the answers within their archives. The Mack Museum was born as a non-profit corporation in 1984 and commemorates Mack history through photos\, memorabilia and a collection of vintage Mack truck models. In addition to being the authority on all things Mack\, the Mack Trucks Historical Museum also restores and preserves vintage Mack Trucks and memorabilia for all to enjoy. \nContinuing in our Museum Photography workshop series\, join us as we take a photographic tour of one of the coolest and little known museums around. We will spend approximately four hours photographing some of the most powerful – and photographic trucks ever made. You will see everything from work trucks\, to fire trucks to everything in between-including MEGATRON\, from the Transformers movie! \nSpecial instructions will be given on dealing with exposures in high contrast scenes\, exposure bracketing\, creative control using aperture and focus point\, how to create high dynamic range images\, focusing stacking and more! This is a great place to shoot macro\, super wide and anything in between! You’ll be thrilled by all the creative compositions you’ll come away with and the fun you will have! \nThis workshop is geared for entry level and more advanced photo enthusiasts. No special gear is needed. A sturdy tripod is highly recommended\, as are lens hoods and a circular polarizer for each lens. Demonstration will be given on the post-trek zoom on how to merge bracketed exposures into High Dynamic Range Images(HDR) in Lightroom Classic\, and how to give your images a unique\, creative look through post processing. \nThis trek is on sale through March 18th. Cost of the workshop INCLUDES a pre-trek Zoom session where we will go over tips\, exposure settings\, lens choice\, etc. Admission to the museum and hands-on instruction during the workshop\, as well as the post trek image review via Zoom are all included in registration cost! \nIn case of inclement weather\, we will reschedule tentatively to Friday April 4th\, same time. 10:30am-2:30pm \nA minimum number of participants is needed to run this event. Please register early to confirm! \nLocation: Mack Truck Museum\, 2402 Lehigh Parkway South\, Allentown\, PA 18103 Use address below!!! \n(from website: Use GPS address 11 Grammes Road\, Allentown\, PA 18103) URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/mack-trucks-historical-museum-friday-march-21-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson,Trek,Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_6888_7_6_5_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250129T002926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T182315Z UID:11884-1742032800-1742040000@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Lightroom Classic Learning Center Series Part 3 DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Lightroom! \nThis will be a series of at least 3\, most likely 4 classes that will build on one another. We will be working primarily with Lightroom Classic CC (LrC) – which is the most robust of the 3 different Adobe Lightroom programs. This is a subscription-based program that runs approximately $15/month\, and includes LrC\, the full version of Photoshop\, and Lightroom mobile\, cloud-based storage and more. There are options to how much storage you can get\, and whether you pay for 6 months or the full annual fee. \nIf you are a new user\, you can sign up online: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html  or by calling this number to purchase by phone: 800-585-0774  \nNote: I do not receive any commission from adobe. I am only including the info here\, because\, this is arguably one of the most confusing processes you will ever go through in order to understand the differences in programs and plans\, and I want you to get the appropriate plan without wasting a ton of time. Also note: if you are currently subscribed to one of the other plans\, you can call them and easily get your plan changed. \nWho Are These Classes For? \nCapturing an image is only half of the creative process. The majority of all images can be greatly improved with some basic editing/post processing. And if you shoot in the RAW file format\, then you absolutely need to apply post processing to your images. Unlike JPG files-which have color\, contrast\, sharpening\, white balance and more settings all applied in-camera\, RAW files have nothing applied to them in-camera\, and require at least some measure of editing to make them look pop. If you believe that editing is wrongful manipulation-then these classes are obviously not for you:) \nOverview of series: \nThe lessons will take you from beginner to power-user in no time flat. Lessons will begin with an understanding of how LrC works\, what the LrC catalog is\, how to easily and non-destructively edit your images\, and the more advanced editing tools that are part of the program. It is my intention to also include a demonstration of the “Remove Distractions” feature that is in Photoshop at some point along the way. More specific details will be part of the description for each lesson. \nEach online lesson will be recorded\, and participants will receive a link to the recording to enable them to work through the material at their own pace. Practice files will also be included\, as well as a detailed set of notes \nTopics: Local Adjustments-Adding the WOW factor \n\nUsing shortcuts to speed up workflow\nRemove tool – difference between new Content Aware Healing\, Heal\, Clone tools\nMasking- the power of “local” editing-Select Subject\, Select Sky\, Select Background\, Select Object\nRadial Gradient\nLinear Gradient \nAdjustment Brush\nSelect People Mask\nAdaptive AI Portrait Presets\nRange Masks\nColor Mixer – Hue\, Saturation\, Luminance\, Black and White mixer\nColor Grading – adjusting color in highlights\, shadows and midtones\nLens Blur\nLens Corrections panel – removing chromatic aberrations\, lens profiles\nExporting images – saving edited changes\, exporting for social media\nAdding a watermark\n\nJoin us for Lesson 4 on Saturday March 29th! See event listing for details URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/lightroom-classic-learning-center-series-part-3/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-4.27.00 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250128T235246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T181758Z UID:11880-1740823200-1740830400@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Lightroom Classic Learning Center Series Part 2 DESCRIPTION:  \nLesson 2 – The Develop Module Proposed Topics \n\nGetting around the Develop module\nOrganizing by creating Collections\, Collection Sets\nHow to find images previously imported using sorting options\nCreating a Quick slideshow\nQuick Develop in Library module\nOverview of Develop module\nNavigator image preview\nSnapshots and History panels\nTwo types of edits-global and local\nCamera RAW profiles\nPresets – what they are and how to use them. How to create your own\nViewing\, using the histogram\nCreating and using Virtual copies\nCrop Tool – overlays\, eliminate distractions\nBasic Panel editing tools – Auto adjustments\, B/W conversion\, Camera Profiles\, Profile presets\,\nSetting White balance\, \nTone adjustments-Exposure\, contrast\, highlights\, shadows\, whites\, blacks\nPresence Adjustments – Texture\, clarity\, dehire\, vibrance\, saturation\, \nCalibration panel\nEffects – Adding a vignette for a finishing touch\nLens corrections – Settings and how to use\nSyncing adjustments across multiple images\nResetting individual and all settings\n\nJoin us for Lesson 3 mom Saturday March 15th! See event listing for details \n  \n  URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/lightroom-classic-learning-center-series-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-4.27.00 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250129T185402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T201136Z UID:11899-1740822300-1743249600@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Lightroom Classic Learning Center Series-All 4 Lessons DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to grab all four lessons from the Lightroom Classic Learning Series at a discounted rate! Sale ends March 13th!!! \nPlease Note: Lesson 1 & 2 have already taken place\, but the recording\, notes\, etc are still available for sale! Join lessons 3 &4 LIVE!  \nLesson 1 – Saturday February 8th\, 10am to 12pm \nLesson 2 – Saturday March 1st\, 10am-12pm \nLesson 3 – Saturday March 15th\, 10a\,-12pm \nLesson 4 – Saturday March 29th\, 10am-12pm \nSee descriptions in individual events. Once series is completed\, classes will be on sale in the Store at a higher cost. \nIf you would like to pay by CASH app or VENMO\, send me a note through the contact form and I’ll share my info. URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/lightroom-classic-learning-center-series-all-4-lessons/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-4.27.00 PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T220842 CREATED:20250128T234014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T181634Z UID:11861-1739008800-1739016000@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Lightroom Classic Learning Center Series Part 1 DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn Lightroom! \nThis will be a series of at least 3\, most likely 4 classes that will build on one another. We will be working primarily with Lightroom Classic CC (LrC) – which is the most robust of the 3 different Adobe Lightroom programs. This is a subscription-based program that runs approximately $15/month\, and includes LrC\, the full version of Photoshop\, and Lightroom mobile\, cloud-based storage and more. There are options to how much storage you can get\, and whether you pay for 6 months or the full annual fee. \nIf you are a new user\, you can sign up online: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-lightroom-classic.html  or by calling this number to purchase by phone: 800-585-0774  \nNote: I do not receive any commission from adobe. I am only including the info here\, because\, this is arguably one of the most confusing processes you will ever go through in order to understand the differences in programs and plans\, and I want you to get the appropriate plan without wasting a ton of time. Also note: if you are currently subscribed to one of the other plans\, you can call them and easily get your plan changed. \nWho Are These Classes For? \nCapturing an image is only half of the creative process. The majority of all images can be greatly improved with some basic editing/post processing. And if you shoot in the RAW file format\, then you absolutely need to apply post processing to your images. Unlike JPG files-which have color\, contrast\, sharpening\, white balance and more settings all applied in-camera\, RAW files have nothing applied to them in-camera\, and require at least some measure of editing to make them look pop. If you believe that editing is wrongful manipulation-then these classes are obviously not for you:) \nOverview of series: \nThe lessons will take you from beginner to power-user in no time flat. Lessons will begin with an understanding of how LrC works\, what the LrC catalog is\, how to easily and non-destructively edit your images\, and the more advanced editing tools that are part of the program. It is my intention to also include a demonstration of the “Remove Distractions” feature that is in Photoshop at some point along the way. More specific details will be part of the description for each lesson. \nEach online lesson will be recorded\, and participants will receive a link to the recording to enable them to work through the material at their own pace. Practice files will also be included\, as well as a detailed set of notes \nLesson 1 – Getting Started Right\, The Catalog and Organization \nThe ultimate goal of this class is to get you very comfortable with what LrC is\, what it does\, how to get around\, best practices for organization and backing up\, and simple steps for cleaning up any mess you’ve created with your existing catalog and images in the past \nProposed Topics: \n\nWhich Lightroom app should I use – there are 3 options\nWhat to do once the software is downloaded and installed\nWhat is a LR catalog? How many catalogs should you use?\nWhere to store your Lightroom catalog \nWhere to store catalog backups (catalog preferences)\nGetting organized BEFORE getting started with importing and editing. Dos and Don’ts. \nDeciding where to store your images\nHave a Back up strategy for your images -3\,2\,1 method. Protect your priceless images! Backblaze back up cloud info\nCatalog Updates-How to know if there’s an update\, how to update\, what happens\, messages\, how it names and saves new catalog\nCatalog preferences and Catalog Settings recommendations (File menu)\nHow To Import Images into LR catalog – from card\, card reader\, internal & external drives\nUnderstanding the Import dialog box. Critical things to watch out for\nFolder structure considerations\nSetting up your personal metadata to be applied on import\nCatalog overview-how to get around LR\, modules\, Library panels and sections \nUsing Solo Mode for panels\nAdding keywords to images-how and why\nRating images-how and why\nColor labels -how and why to use them\nHow to easily find images using keywords\, stars\, metadata\, etc\nHow to sort images (I uses chronological Z to A)\nThumbnails- info\nHow to search metadata – options\nWorking with images – how to sort them in for viewing in catalog\nSorting through images after import. Selecting Keepers and Rejects\nRating and labeling images if we didn’t get through that in lesson 1\nFor those who have been using LR but have a mess in the their catalog-how to clean up and re-link the unlinked images\nQuestions\n\nUnless you have been fully immersed in using Lightroom for years\, I promise you will gain valuable info in this lesson. \nJoin us on Saturday March 15 for Lesson 2! See event listing \n  \n  \n  URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/lightroom-classic-learning-center-series-part-1/ CATEGORIES:Photography Lesson ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-28-at-4.27.00 PM.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR