BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-// - ECPv6.17.3//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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T220000 DTSTAMP:20260821T204329Z CREATED:20250611T233024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T204329Z UID:8189-1788028200-1788040800@valeriehoffmanphotography.com 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 drone show after the game that we will photograph. 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! \nNote: the event ends after the post-game drone show.. 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/P8021262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T220000 DTSTAMP:20260823T012020Z CREATED:20260822T160127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T012020Z UID:6805-1789146000-1789164000@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:9/11 Tribute In Lights Photo Walk DESCRIPTION:The Tribute in Light is an art installation created in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. It consists of 88 vertical searchlights arranged in two columns of light to represent the Twin Towers. It stands six blocks south of the World Trade Center on top of the Battery Parking Garage in New York City. Tribute in Light began as a temporary commemoration of the attacks in early 2002\, but it became an annual event\, currently produced on September 11 by the Municipal Art Society of New York. \n\n\n\nOn clear nights\, the lights can be seen from over 60 miles away\, visible in all of New York City and most of suburban Northern New Jersey and Long Island.  Each year\, about 30 technicians\, electricians\, and stagehands work for about ten days to install the lights. During a testing phase of several days\, observers in Brooklyn\, Staten Island\, New Jersey\, and uptown Manhattan help make sure that the beams are adjusted accurately. The lights shine from dusk to dawn. \n\n\n\nMost of us remember where we were when we first heard about the attacks\, and we sat speechless\, glued to the television for days and weeks as rescue efforts took place around the clock. Never forget. What a wonderful way to honor all those who lost their lives and those who worked so hard to rescue them-than to witness the Tribute In Light in person. \n\n\n\n2026 is the 25 anniversary of the terrorist attacks and collapse of the World Trade Center. If you love capturing the beauty of cityscapes at night -or would love to learn\, then join us for this breathtaking photographic event. \n\n\n\nWe will photograph the Manhattan skyline from several locations in New Jersey. The group will meet by 4:30pm to be on location to begin photographing the during daylight\, the golden hours\, then before\, during\, and after sunset. We will continue to shoot through blue hour into dark. Specific details for where we meet will be sent to participants after registration. \n\n\n\nA Zoom meeting will be held prior to the Photo Walk to review all the details and get everyone ready for the event. Instruction will be shared throughout the event on how to expose for tricky lighting conditions-especially as it gets dark and camera meters are no longer able to give accurate exposure readings. Tips will also be given on composition\, creative long exposures\, and how best to convey such a moving and meaningful scene. Event will be great for beginners as well as more advanced enthusiasts. Participants should come with a decent understanding of their camera gear\, and be comfortable with changing basic settings-especially in darker environments.  \n\n\n\nRegistration will be limited and will likely fill fast. Don’t wait to sign up to join us for this special event! Deadline to register is September 8th at 5pm! URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/9-11-tribute-in-lights-photo-walk/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/674A0092.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260823T010826Z CREATED:20260822T160052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T010826Z UID:12694-1789804800-1789815600@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Creative Dahlia Flower Photography Photo Trek DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Macro Photography Workshop at a beautiful dahlia farm\, where you’ll learn to capture stunning close-up images of intricate flower details. Perfect for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts\, this hands-on session will teach you techniques to reveal the vibrant colors and delicate textures of dahlias through your lens. Immerse yourself in nature’s art and enhance your photography skills in a picturesque setting. \nAs this is not a standard garden but instead a grower’s farm\, the main emphasis on this workshop will be macro and close up photography. You will need to be able to photograph your subjects from approximately 2 feet to just inches away. If you do not own a macro lens\, any lens that has a close focusing range will work. This would be an especially great place for LensBaby use. You could also use extension tubes with a midrange zoom to get similar results. The majority of the images shown here were taken on a micro 4/3s 40-150mm lens with an extension tube. A macro lens was also used for detail shots of shapes and textures of the flowers\, as well as capturing praying mantis and other insects. If you like to use a flash and diffuser\, those would also work great here. \nInstruction will be given on a pre-workshop zoom session\, to go over images\, lens and other gear choices\, composition\, exposure settings and all the details of the visit. If your camera features the option of Focus stacking or Focus bracketing\, you can learn how to use that for even greater control of focus and depth of field!. Hands-on instruction will also be given throughout the workshop. \nTo continue the learning experience\, there will be an image review via zoom after the workshop\, to review images\, and go through composition and editing tips. \nJoin us for this 3 hour immersion into color\, shapes\, textures and more! An early morning start may lead to the added bonus of dew drops on the flowers! \nThe garden is in the Greater Allentown\, PA area. Exact location will be given upon registration. URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/creative-dahlia-flower-photography-photo-trek/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Dahlia-trek-featured-1017862.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T133000 DTSTAMP:20260826T160119Z CREATED:20260708T180041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T160119Z UID:10237-1790416800-1790429400@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Grounds For Sculpture Photo Trek DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture\, a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists\, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. Many are life-size\, and so realistic looking that you will swear they are real people! Others are massive and fantastic to explore photographically. It is a feast for the senses! \nGrounds For Sculpture is the perfect place to learn how to utilize every lens in your bag\, creating grand landscapes and intimate close ups. Instruction will be given on how to look for and use the light to best capture the scene. There will a strong emphasis on how to create more compelling images with your lens choice and by varying your aperture\, as well as a strong emphasis on creative composition and more! \nThis trek is perfect for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts. Join us for a fun day of photography. No special gear needed\, although polarizing filters and lens hoods are highly recommended. More details on gear will be sent prior to the workshop. Additionally\, there will be a pre-trek class via Zoom\, where we go through what to expect\, camera settings\, a ton of images with tons of tips! \nGroup size is kept small so there will be plenty of opportunity for personalized attention. A minimum number of participants is needed to run this event. Early registration is highly recommended! \nThe cost of the workshop DOES NOT include entrance fee- Timed tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Timed tickets open several weeks before the date on groundsforsculpture.org In order to get the group in together\, I need my head count early.  \nGrounds For Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton\, NJ URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/grounds-for-sculpture-photo-trek/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walk ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_8976_5_4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T130000 DTSTAMP:20260826T165858Z CREATED:20260826T165858Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T165858Z UID:13910-1793440800-1793451600@valeriehoffmanphotography.com SUMMARY:Historic Glendale Flower Mill Photo Trek DESCRIPTION:GLENDALE FLOUR MILLS\n\n\n\nA great article about the history of the mill can be found here: https://www.bctv.org/2020/11/11/uncovering-a-hidden-berks-county-gem/ \nThe mill is currently open as an antique store\, and open to the public only a few days a month. The owner of the property is wonderful\, and she has granted us exclusive access to photograph the mill on a close-to-the-public day! \nBelow are some overview and favorite images from my recent visit there. \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/historic-glendale-flower-mill-photo-trek/ CATEGORIES:Trek ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/B7101459.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR