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Photography Classes With Mark Bergkvist

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Mark Bergkvist
WOW! Photography Boot Camp I - Exposure & Camera Basics
Did you get a new DSL camera recently or have one sitting on the shelf collecting dust because all the buttons and dials intimidate you? Then join us for this FUN and INTERACTIVE introduction to a photography course! You will learn the most important buttons and dials on your camera and when to use them. We will teach you what compositional elements make a great photograph. Many of our students have won photography awards after taking this class!  A DSLR or Mirrorless camera recommended.


Option 5: Mondays, March 13 - April 3, 2023 - From 10:00AM-12:30PM (5 sessions)
Option 8: Thursdays, April 20 - May 11, 2023 - From 6:30PM-9:00PM 
Location: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382


WOW! Photography Boot Camp II - The Art Of Seeing Creatively
Have you mastered how to use your camera but still struggle with capturing compelling images? In five short sessions, we will show you how to take more captivating images with straight-forward camera and software techniques. We will give you new ideas and inspire you to raise your photography to greater levels. Improve your compositions by seeing more creatively!

Meets:  Monday April 24 - May 15, 2023 - From 10:00AM- 12:30PM
Location: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382


One Day WOW! Trips

Fantastic Fire-Spinning and More Surprises!  
Our most popular class is back with amazing new effects. While playing with fire can sometimes exciting, it can also be extremely dangerous. However, in a controlled environment with the fire department standing by on-site, we will provide you with the opportunity to safely photograph some absolutely amazing images of “Fire Spinning” and other fire art. Several of last year’s participants went on to win photo competitions based on images they captured during this class. We've been busy developing new spins with different effects and colors for new and extremely cool results!

Meets: Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 7:15PM-09:15PM
Location: TBD West Chester, PA 


Amazing Beauty in the Abandoned and Decaying (Lukens Steel) 

join us for this unique opportunity to photograph inside the abandoned and decaying rolling mill of the former Lukens Steel Company. The facility started operation in 1793 and has experienced many changes over the years. We will be exploring the “120-inch rolling steel mill” that was abandoned decades ago. Inside the 90,000 sq ft facility there are many stored pieces of the destroyed New York’s Twin Towers as well as some old machinery and locomotives. The decaying building itself provides many fantastic photographic opportunities for those with a creative eye.  New this year: We now have access to the “Power House” as well. Release of liability required. This event is rain or shine.

Meets: Saturday, June 10, 2023 - From 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: 
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum (50 S 1st Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320)


Don't miss out on our Photography Summer Camp.  Please see our Specialty Camps tab.  

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