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SUMMARY:Creative Flower and Insect Photography at Bondsville Mill Historic Park
DESCRIPTION:In the early 1800s\, Abraham Bond established Bondsville as a factory village. During the Civil War\, the mill produced uniforms for Union soldiers. By 1927\, the Collins & Aikman Corporation purchased the property and produced automobile upholstery cloth. During its heyday around World War II\, the mill employed three shifts\, largely producing canvas military ware for stretchers\, tank and jeep covers\, tents\, haversacks\, and water-pail buckets. \nThe township acquired the mill in 2005 using its own open-space funds and began cleaning up the property and securing collapsed buildings. \nFuture plans include the conversion of an old quarry and coal dump into an outdoor amphitheater for meetings and nature programs like ornitherapy (relaxing with birds). \nA pollinator garden provides an opportunity to see or photograph butterflies. There’s also a certified monarch butterfly waystation where over 200 have been tagged and released annually for the past three years. Usually the first stop for new visitors\, Bondsville’s Memorial Garden is dedicated to the WWII-era mill workers. The park also has a quarter-mile gravel nature trail that loops around the mill buildings and along Beaver Creek. A trail also leads to the water tower and a loop to the north of the property through old spruce\, maple and oak forest. (info from their website) \nThis is such a fun place to visit and spend time photographing a huge variety of subjects. You can spend hours photographing the historic buildings from a variety of angles\, while including the beautiful garden in the frames. There are a ton of pollinators that also kept you occupied for hours. Those interested in capturing unique images of historic buildings\, beautiful gardens and the pollinators that visit them will love this workshop! \nInstruction will be given on how to create depth in your images\, by including great foreground\, mid-ground and then background subjects. Instruction will also be given on creative flower portraits\, macro flower and insect photography\, dealing with harsh lighting\, and more. We will cover everything you need to know on a pre-trek zoom session about a week before the event. Registration fee also covers a post-trek image review along with editing tips to help improve your images. \nJoin us for this new and unique workshop in Downingtown\, PA. \nPre-registration required.
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/creative-flower-and-insect-photography-at-bondsville-mill-historic-park/
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SUMMARY:Shooting Sports Like A Pro With The Reading Fightin' Phils
DESCRIPTION:What better way to enjoy a summer evening than spending an evening at a baseball game? And for the photo enthusiast\, what better way to enjoy the game than capturing the action like the pros in the press area! We will have special access during the entire game to shoot in the press areas along the first and third base dugouts. We will also be able to shoot from a variety of locations throughout the stadium. Instruction will be given prior to the event during a pre-trek Zoom class\, and throughout to help you capture the action with whatever gear\, and whatever level of photographic knowledge you have. \nInstruction will be given on best settings to capture fast action\, focus on moving subjects\, composition\, dealing with difficult light\, and more. \nAnd\, as an added bonus\, there will be a spectacular fireworks display after the game that we will photograph from a great location. Don’t miss this fun and fantastic opportunity to capture baseball images like a pro! \nRegistration fee includes pre-trek zoom class\, admission to stadium\, press passes\, instruction throughout the evening and fireworks show! Also included is a post-trek image review. \nNote: the event ends after the fireworks display. Depending on the length of the actual game\, 9:30 will not likely be the ending time. \nLocation: First Energy Stadium\, 1900 Centre Ave\, Reading\, PA 19601
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/shooting-sports-like-a-pro-with-the-reading-fightin-phils-2/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walk,Trek
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SUMMARY:Macro Photography at Crow's Nest Preserve
DESCRIPTION:I am super-excited to announce that I will be partnering once again with Natural Lands Trust for a macro presentation this summer.\nThankful for any opportunity to partner with those working hard to preserve our natural resources.\nHere are the details:\n“Join flower and tiny bug enthusiast Valerie Hoffman for an immersive\, three-hour macro photography workshop at Crow’s Nest Preserve. This hands-on program is perfect for anyone looking to capture the beauty of the smallest wonders in nature\, from delicate flowers to buzzing insects.\nBeginning with a presentation on the fundamentals of macro photography\, Valerie will cover essential techniques. After the introduction\, step outside and dive right in. Valerie will demonstrate\, offering tips and tricks for getting the perfect shot. You’ll have the chance to explore and practice your new skills while Valerie walks around to provide individualized assistance and answer any questions.\n\nOpen to beginners or those with some experience in photography\, this workshop is an exciting opportunity to learn new skills and gain confidence in your macro photography.”\n\nRegistration is directly through Natural Lands\, and is open now. Visit to sign up. Limited space available.\nhttps://wp.natlands.org/event/macro-photo-crowsnest-2026-0808/
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/macro-photography-at-crows-nest-preserve/
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