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6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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WOW! Photography Classes with Mark Bergkvist - Let's Get Creative - Jan. 12 - 26
Let's Get Creative! Winter can be a challenging time for people to find interesting things to photograph. Join us for this three week course where we will get your creative juices flowing as we show you how to capture amazing images from dancing liquids, exploding water balloons, mesmerizing reflections and more. Learn important design elements, tips and tricks. Most of our time will be spent indoors, but we will venture outside as well.Meets: Mondays, January 12 - 26, 2026 from 6:30PM-09:00PMLocation: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382Freeze It! (High Speed Photography)Join as we dive into the world of High-Speed Photography. Capturing fast moving objects in motion can be challenging to say the least. We will show you the techniques and skills required to freeze them. We will be freezing fast moving objects, smashing glasses of liquids, exploding water balloons, dancing paint splashes and much more. We guarantee you'll come away with some VERY unique images! (Note: Some of the shots will require the student to use the instructors' camera)Meets: Saturdays, February 28 - March 14, 2026 from 9:00AM-12:00PMLocation: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382Perfect Portrait Photography!Join us as we show you how to capture perfect portraits that captures those special family moments and the unique character of those in front of your lenses. We will cover everything you need to know about using both natural lighting, window lighting and simple studio lighting setups as well as camera settings, lens choice, and helpful accessories to have on hand. You’ll learn how to pose and direct children, women, and men for amazing images. We’ll also cover techniques for capturing “creative” portraits that capture mood and emotion using special lighting techniques.Meets: Wednesdays, March 25th - April 15th, 2026 from 6:30PM-9:00PMLocation: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382Ben Franklin Bridge Walk and City Skyline Night Shoot!Experience the magic of Philadelphia from one of its most iconic landmarks! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we walk across the Ben Franklin Bridge, capturing dramatic views of the City of Brotherly Love from high above the Delaware River. You’ll learn how to compose striking architectural shots, master long exposures, and balance ambient and artificial light as the city begins to glow. After our walk, we’ll head to the Camden waterfront to photograph the Philadelphia skyline at dusk — a perfect setting for creating breathtaking cityscape images with shimmering reflections and vibrant twilight tones. This workshop includes moderate walking (mostly on flat surfaces) and is ideal for photographers of all levels who want to sharpen their night and cityscape photography skills while exploring one of the best skyline views in the region.Meets: April 26th, 2026 from 5:00PM to 9:00PMLocation: Camdem WaterfrontFantastic Fire-Spinning and MORE SurprisesGet ready for one of our most thrilling photography experiences ever! Our Fire-Spinning Workshop is back — bigger, brighter, and bursting with brand-new surprises. While fire can be dangerous, you’ll be in a fully safe, supervised environment with the local fire department on-site. Prepare to capture jaw-dropping images of blazing art in motion — from mesmerizing fire trails to dazzling new spins and effects. Many past participants have gone on to win photo competitions with the fiery masterpieces they created here — and now it’s your turn! Whether you’re a returning student or joining us for the first time, you’ll discover fresh techniques and thrilling visuals that will set your creativity ablaze.Meets: Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7:30PM~9:30PM (Sunset @ 7:58PM)Location: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382Out Of This World - The Milky Way! (Astro Photography Workshop)Get ready to go Out Of This World as we unlock the secrets of capturing the stunning beauty of the Milky Way! With special guest presenter Warren Hatch. This exciting and hands-on workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to take their night sky photography to the next level. We’ll dive deep into the technical AND creative aspects of photographing the stars—because it’s not just about getting the exposure right. It’s about creating awe-inspiring images through thoughtful composition, planning, and execution. You’ll learn how to master camera settings for low-light photography, reduce noise, and compose images that stand out from the ordinary. Using tools like PhotoPills and other planning apps, we’ll show you how to scout the perfect location, align your shot with celestial events, and time your session for optimal conditions. Then later that evening, once the sun goes down, we’ll hit the road for a local field trip under the stars! This real-world experience will help you apply everything from the classroom—right out in the field with guidance and support. Whether you’re new to astro photography or want to refine your skills, this workshop will leave you saying WOW! every time you look up at the night sky.(Note: Be sure to also register for our Milky Way Postprocessing class on Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 6:30pm-9:00pm to learn more about editing techniques for Milky Way images!)Meets: Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM for Classroom/Lecture. Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 8:30PM to 10:30PM for Local Field TripLocation: The Photography Workshop, 200 East Rosedale Avenue e West Chester PA, 19382Out of This World: Milky Way Post-Processing MagicTake your Milky Way images from ho-hum to WOW! in this exciting follow-up to our “WOW! Out of This World – The Milky Way” workshop. In this hands-on editing class, you’ll learn powerful post-processing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop to reveal the incredible color, detail, and depth hidden in your night-sky photos. We’ll cover noise reduction, color balance, contrast enhancement, blending, and advanced tools to bring your Milky Way images to life. Perfect for those who’ve captured the Milky Way and want to make their photos truly shine!(Note: If you want to learn how to capture the Milky Way be sure to register for our Milky Way class on Saturday, May 16, 2026)Meets: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 6:30pm until 9:00pmLocation: The Photography Workshop's Photography Learning Center & Studio, 200 East Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382Fire-Spinning 2: Bigger, Bolder, Hotter!If you thought our original Fire-Spinning workshop was wild… just wait until you experience this! We’re cranking up the creativity and turning up the heat in Fire-Spinning 2 — the ultimate follow-up for fans who just can’t get enough of the sparks, swirls, and adrenaline-pumping action. This time, we’re flipping the script with all-new angles, daring perspectives, and jaw-dropping effects that will set your creativity ablaze. We’ll even be heading indoors for part of the session to capture some seriously epic and one-of-a-kind shots that you’ve never seen before. Already hooked on fire-spinning? Get ready for the next-level fix. Never tried it before? There’s never been a better time to jump in. Bring your tripod, your sense of adventure, and let’s make some magic with flames and frames!Requirements: DSLR or Mirrorless camera required. Tripod and remote cable release required. You should be familiar with your camera’s manual settings, including how to use Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and ISO or have taken “Photography Boot Camp I”.Meets: Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 8:00PM - 10:00PM (Sunset @ 8:29PM)Location: The Photography Workshop's Photography Learning Center & Studio, 200 East Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19382Wild, Wild Horses Couldn't Drag Me Away - Assateague Island National Seashore Horse TourJoin us for this unique opportunity where we will explore Assateague Island National Seashore to photograph the wild horses, the rich wildlife and nature. We will try to capture Herons, Red Foxes, Otters and of course amazing Wild Horses that roam the island. This is a photographers paradise; besides the abundant wildlife, there are many beautiful costal landscapes, sand dunes, and marshes. We will be driving throughout the island and doing considerable walking the beaches.Registration Fee Notes: (Does not include transportation, lodging, meals, entrance fee to the park) Meets: Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 6:30AM - 12:30PM Location: Assateague Island National Seashore (approx. 2 hours 28 minutes south of West Chester).
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