Outing & Event Schedule

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Abandoned School - A BPC Outing

Saturday, May 6, 2023

10 am - 2 pm

Shenandoah PA

This is an exciting opportunity to photograph a historic abandoned school in the coal region of Pennsylvania. This historic structure was built in 1917 and was used as a temporary hospital for victims of the 1918 flu epidemic prior to being utilized in its intended fashion as a school for the next almost 70 years. Attendees will have the opportunity to photograph all areas of the school, from the gymnasium and pool to the classrooms and beautifully decaying auditorium.

The school is approximately two hours from Silver Lake Nature Center (the exact location will be disclosed to attendees - feel free to contact me with any questions about distance, etc).  This outing has an additional cost of $25, which must be paid in advance of entry to the site (cash only & exact change, please). Please RSVP by return email or on the FB event by EOD Saturday, April 29th if you will be attending. 

Please note that the structure is not heated or cooled, so dress in layers. Although rehabilitation efforts are occurring, the structure is still largely in a state of decay and so attendees should wear good shoes/boots and be prepared to encounter debris, etc. Wide angle to moderate telephoto lenses will be most useful, plus a macro lens if you are so inclined. Tripods are always highly recommended, although the structure is well-lit on bright days.

Please also note that the location of this workshop is private, and we will be entering as a group. The location MUST NOT be disclosed to friends/photo groups/social media/etc.

Old Truck City (Junkyard) - A BPC Outing

Sunday, April 16, 2023

9 am - 2 pm

Ramada Vineland

Bristol Photographers Club invites members to Old Truck City for a junkyard photo outing! This is a very interesting opportunity at a private junk and salvage yard in South Jersey, perfect for any photographers who like rust, crust, and great patina. There are cars, trucks of all kinds, buses, jeeps, a couple of fire engines, and some other unique vehicles and equipment. History buffs, fans of abandoned/decay, and macro shooters will be in heaven!

Please note that this outing has an additional cost of $25, which must be paid in cash (exact change) prior to entry. There also is a strict limit of 30 attendees, so please only RSVP if you will definitely be attending. I will maintain a waitlist for any members who RSVP after the 30 spots are filled. Please RSVP by no later than EOD Sunday, April 9th.

This will be a weather-dependent outing - Any issues related to weather will be addressed via email the day before. Please also note that a liability waiver must be signed prior to entrance onto the private property.

The location of this workshop is private, and the yard is completely fenced in and locked (this is NOT Fleming's Junkyard). Due to the nature of controlled private access, we will be meeting at the Vineland Ramada Inn/IHOP in Vineland, NJ at 8:40 AM and will caravan/carpool to the site. We will be entering the property as a group so please be on time. The junkyard location MUST NOT be disclosed to friends/photo groups/social media/etc.

Additional information will be sent to attendees prior to the outing.

*** Note: This outing is open to dues-paying members of BPC only. If you are not currently a DPM but would like to attend the outing, please message us for more information about how to join the Club. ***

BPC Private Viewing of the Phillips' Mill Photographic Exhibition

Thursday, April 13, 2023

5:30 PM

2619 River Road, New Hope, PA

Dues-paying members are invited to a private viewing of the 30th Annual Phillips' Mill Photographic Exhibition. This year's event was juried by Jill Enfield, an internationally acclaimed photographer, and SEVEN of our members had work selected for the exhibition! Please join us for a wonderful evening of conversation, beautiful art, and a chance to celebrate our fellow members!

TWA Hotel - A BPC Outing

Saturday, March 18, 2023

10:30 am TWA Hotel

TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport, NY

BPC invites dues-paying members to a photography outing to the iconic TWA Hotel at JFK International Airport. The Eero Saarinen-designed TWA Flight Center serves as the lobby for the hotel, which features gorgeously preserved 1960’s architecture and other memorabilia. We will be meeting in the hotel lobby at 10:30 am. Transportation options include driving or taking the train – I will send out more specific details and estimated costs via email. The outing is open-ended on end time as I know from experience that many people can spend hours roaming the hotel lobby, exhibits, and other features, and members are free to stick together or explore more on their own. We likely will have lunch at the hotel and wrap up sometime before sunset. Note that the pool and associated observation deck on the roof have a $25 cover charge.

Please let me know by EOD Wednesday, March 15th if you will be attending (email or message me, or RSVP on this event post). We do not currently have an attendance cap on this outing, but if it gets too large we may need to impose one. The hotel is photography-friendly, but there always are limits

Additional information will be sent to attendees prior to the outing.

*** Note: This outing is open to dues-paying members of BPC only. If you are not currently a DPM but would like to attend the outing, please message us for more information about how to join the Club. ***

Princeton Photo Walk - A BPC Outing

Sunday, February 26 @ 11 AM

Princeton University, NJ

Dues-paying members are invited to a photo walk at Princeton University on Sunday, February 26th at 11 am. We'll wander around campus for a few hours - There's lots of opportunities for architecture shots, as well as street photography, macro, etc! Please RSVP by EOD Friday, February 24th! (Parking is available in Lot 10 on William Street on weekends - LOT 10
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* This event is open to dues-paying members only. If you are interested in attending and are not yet a member, dues are $30/year ($50/year for two members of the same family) and may be paid at the event! *

Simeone Museum & Navy Yard - A BPC Outing

Sunday, January 15 @ 10 AM

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

Sunday, January 15th, BPC members are invited to attend an excursion to The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, followed by a walk around the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The Simeone Museum features between 70-85 racing sports cars from the extensive collection of the late Frederick A. Simeone. The cars are arranged chronologically beginning in 1909 and are set in dioramas representing the racecourses where they competed. Attendees will spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the museum (10 am - about 12:30 pm), and tripods are allowed. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for those age 65 and over. We will then proceed to an optional lunch at nearby Ruby Tuesday's before moving to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the afternoon (approximately 2:30 pm - 5 pm). At the Navy Yard, members will be free to explore the property, which is home to several ships and a lot of beautiful architecture.

If you are planning to attend this event, please RSVP by no later than EOD Friday, January 13. Please also let me know if you will only be attending part of the event.

Please note that members are responsible for their own tickets and food/drink costs. This event is open to dues-paying members only - If you are not a member and wish to join the Club, you may do so at the event. Dues are $30/year for an individual or $50/year for two members of the same household.

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights

Thursday, December 29, 2022

82nd St, New York, NY

On the evening of Thursday, December 29th, dues-paying members are invited to explore the magical Dyker Heights Christmas displays in Brooklyn, NY. The residents of Dyker Heights go all out with their displays, even hiring companies and competing to outdo each other with crazy amounts of lights and characters! Attendees will meet up outside the Burger King across from the Bay Ridge Municipal Parking Garage (address in the event discussion) between 6:30-7 pm (I've provided this window because I know traffic might be a concern). From the garage, we will walk down the street about half a mile to the Dyker Heights neighborhood and spend a few hours exploring the displays. Please note that this outing will involve a significant amount of walking and will take place entirely outdoors. It also can be crowded, although generally less so on weeknights, so please keep that in mind when planning what to bring.

Mount Holly & Smith's Woods

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Historic Smithville Park and Smith's Woods, Mount Holly, NJ

PC is proud to present its next Club Outing on Saturday, November 12th to Smithville Park/Smith's Woods & Mount Holly, New Jersey. We will begin our day at the park, which is home to beautiful walking trails and scenery, as well as a factory town, factory ruins, and a mansion. We will spend approximately 2 hours exploring the park, after which we will have lunch at a location TBD and then move to downtown Mount Holly for further exploration. The downtown area of Mount Holly features a historic courthouse and jail, several old churchyards, many beautiful historic homes, and quirky architecture in the arts district. Mount Holly also is home to some fabulous restaurants, breweries, and, for those with a sweet tooth, an ice cream shop!

Nockamixon Dam Release on Tohickon Creek

Saturday, November 5, 2022

Tohickon Valley Park

Saturday, November 5th, members are invited to meet up together to photograph the kayakers at the Nockamixon Dam Release on Tohickon Creek. Members will meet at the parking lot at Tohickon Valley Park at 10 am and will walk to a site for viewing (wear good shoes and be prepared for walking in the woods). Ron Forsstrom will be leading the group for this outing!

Historic Batsto Village

Saturday, October 1 , 2022

Hammonton, New Jersey

BPC is proud to present its next Club Outing on Saturday, October 1st to Batsto Village to explore the property and enjoy the 8th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry Reenactor Civil War Living History Encampment & Exhibit. We will meet at Batsto Village around 10 am. Batsto Village is a historic factory town nestled in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Batsto Iron Works began operations in 1766, transitioning to glassmaking in the mid-1800's following the decline of iron production. The village features numerous buildings, from a mansion to mills and workers' homes, as well as beautiful scenery. We will spend several hours photographing the village and encampment, with the option for lunch and possibility of more Pine Barrens exploration after.

Irem Temple

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Irem Temple Mosque, North Franklin Street

The Irem Temple, completed in December 1908, is the most significant example of Moorish Revival Architecture in the United States. The building was the primary performing arts theater in Wilkes-Barre for much of the 20th century and hosted various ritual and social events for the Irem Shriners and the community at large. In the late 1990's/early 2000's, once more modern theaters and auditoriums began moving into the area, Irem closed. The Temple is now owned by the Irem Temple Restoration Group, which has plans to revitalize the space for use as a concert and event venue.

Members will have the opportunity to explore and photograph this unique structure for four hours on Sunday, September 18th

Burlington County Farm Fair

Burlington County fair Grounds

Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 6:00 pm

The Burlington County Farm Fair is celebrating its 75th year and is a wonderful place to practice capturing candid shots, images of animals, and motion shots after dark. Please see the Fair's website for more info: https://www.burlingtoncountyfarmfair.com/information.html

WWII Weekend - Mid-Atlantic Air Museum

Friday, June 3 2022,

Friday, June 3rd, members are invited to attend the Mid-Atlantic Air Museum's 31st Annual WWII Weekend. This event features more than 1,700 reenactors from both the European and Pacific theatres, as well as aircraft demonstrations, skirmishes, USO shows, and examples of life on the home front.

Automotive & Airplane Graveyard with Rich Lewis

New Jersey’s Pine Barrens

Sunday, March 20 2022

On Sunday, March 20th from 9 am to 1 pm, member Rich Lewis will be hosting a workshop at the Airplane & Automotive Graveyard in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.

48th Annual Photography Contest

Awards Reception - Saturday, February 26, 2022

Silver Lake Nature Center

Grounds for Sculpture

Sunday, February 20 2022

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present a photo outing to the beautiful Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ on Sunday, February 20th. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore 42 acres of gardens containing almost 300 sculptures.

Classic Auto Mall & Poole Forge

Classic Auto Mall

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present an opportunity to photograph a massive collection of classic automobiles in an 8-acre indoor showroom. The Classic Auto Mall houses over 1,400 vehicles (many of which are for sale if anyone is in the market )! This includes one of the largest collections of preserved automobiles in the country, featuring over 400 barn finds ranging in age from a 1904 Cadillac Roadster through cars from the 1970s.
Attendees will shoot at the Mall from 9 am to 12 pm (tripods are permitted).

Once we are finished at the Mall, we will drive about 10 minutes to Historic Poole Forge, where attendees will have the opportunity to shoot around the grounds of a colonial iron forge, featuring a covered bridge and historic stone buildings.

After the Forge, attendees are welcome to proceed to nearby Shady Maple Smorgasbord for a late lunch (lunch costs are the responsibility of individual members).

Dyker Heights Holiday Lights

8501 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Thursday, December 30th

On the evening of Thursday, December 30th, members are invited to explore the magical Dyker Heights Christmas displays in Brooklyn, NY. The residents of Dyker Heights go all out with their displays, even hiring companies and competing to outdo each other with crazy amounts of lights and characters! Attendees will meet up outside the Burger King across from the Bay Ridge Municipal Parking Garage (address in the location box) between 6:30-7 pm (I've provided this window because I know traffic might be a concern). From the garage, we will walk down the street about half a mile to the Dyker Heights neighborhood and spend a few hours exploring the displays. Please note that this outing will involve a significant amount of walking and will take place entirely outdoors. It also can be crowded, although generally less so on weeknights, so please keep that in mind when planning what to bring.

BPC Holiday Party

Olive Garden, Langhorn PA

Dues-Paying Members are invited to celebrate the holidays at the Oxford Valley Olive Garden (on Langhorne Highway near the Target) on Monday, December 20th at 6 pm. Attendees are welcome to bring a gift for an optional gift exchange (approximately $20 value). The cost of all meals and beverages is the responsibility of each attendee. The Olive Garden has a capacity limit of 35 for the room we're using, so I am initially limiting attendance to members only (no spouses/partners)

Old Truck City (Junkyard)

Sunday, December 5th

Bristol Photographers Club invites members to Old Truck City for a junkyard photo outing! This is a very interesting opportunity at a private junk and salvage yard in South Jersey, perfect for any photographers who like rust, crust, and great patina. There are cars, trucks of all kinds, buses, jeeps, a couple of fire engines, and some other unique vehicles and equipment. History buffs, fans of abandoned/decay, and macro shooters will be in heaven!

Please note that this outing has an additional cost of $20, which must be paid in cash prior to entry. There also is a strict limit of 25 attendees, so please only RSVP if you will definitely be attending. I will maintain a wait list for any members who RSVP after the 25 spots are filled.

This will be a weather dependent outing - Any issues related to weather will be addressed via email the day before. Please also note that a liability waiver must be signed prior to entrance onto the private property.

The location of this workshop is private, and the yard is completely fenced in and locked

Irem Temple Wilkes-Barre, PA

Sunday, November 7th

The Irem Temple, completed in December 1908, is the most significant example of Moorish Revival architecture in the United States. The building was the primary performing arts theater in Wilkes-Barre for much of the 20th century and hosted various ritual and social events for the Irem Shriners and the community at large. In the late 1990's/early 2000's, once more modern theaters and auditoriums began moving into the area, Irem closed. The Temple is now owned by the Irem Temple Restoration Group, which has plans to revitalize the space for use as a concert and event venue.

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Sunday, October 13th

Members are invited to explore West Laurel Hill and Laurel Hill Cemeteries on Sunday, October 17th. Laurel Hill, founded in 1836, is America's first garden cemetery and a National Historic Landmark. The larger West Laurel Hill was founded in 1869 after the expansion of Fairmount Park prevented further growth at Laurel Hill. We'll be starting at Laurel Hill at 10 am. After spending a few hours exploring that cemetery, we will have lunch (location TBD) and move to nearby West Laurel Hill Cemetery for the afternoon. Attendees who RSVP "Going" will receive additional information (parking, etc) before the outing. Members are welcome to attend one or both portions of the outing - Please let me know if you will not be attending for the full day.

Cresson Prison (Abandoned)

Sunday, October 10th

BPC is proud to offer the opportunity for our members to explore and photograph the abandoned Cresson Prison near Altoona, PA. This facility opened as a tuberculosis sanitorium in 1913. SCI Cresson took over the property in 1987 as a medium-security prison for men. It closed in June 2013. The property is currently owned by a hydroponic farm and is periodically open for photography tours. The campus has numerous office buildings, prison buildings, a chapel, and more.

Waterside Woolen Mill

Saturday, October 9, 2021

BPC, in conjunction with the Delaware County Camera Club, is proud to offer members the opportunity to shoot this historic mill in Woodbury, PA (approximately 3.25 hours from SLNC), which is one of the oldest operating mills in the USA. The mill was closed in the 1960s and remained shuttered until about 5 years ago when it was opened for periodic tours and small-scale operations. The original equipment and many other items, including coils, tools, and labels, remain in the mill.

Cowtown Rodeo

Saturday, September 18th

Cowtown Rodeo was founded in 1929 and is the oldest weekly rodeo in the United States. Members will be meeting in the parking lot at 5:45 to enter together (please hold off on buying tickets in advance - We may be able to obtain group pricing if enough members attend). The gates open at 6 pm and the rodeo starts at 7 pm, running until approximately 10 pm. Pricing is $25 for adults, parking is free. Cowtown Rodeo is located in Pilesgrove, NJ, about 8 miles from the Delaware Memorial Bridge. For those who wish to arrive early, there is a farmers market and flea market on site from 8 am - 4 pm. Cowtown operates rain or shine, but if the weather is bad we will postpone to the next Saturday, September 25th.

New Egypt Flea Market & Car Show + Whitesbog

Sunday, September 19th - 9:00 am

We will meet at the start of the back row of stores at New Egypt Flea Market in Cream Ridge, NJ at 9 am. This unique shopping village was established in 1959 and features historic buildings, including repurposed WWII Barracks from Fort Dix, Bordentown’s original one-room schoolhouse, and old resort camp buildings. If you want to take a break from shooting, there are plenty of cute shops offering reasonably-priced antiques, quirky repurposed items, and general flea market finds. On this particular morning, there also will be a car show until 11 am. We’ll spend a few of hours at the Market, have lunch nearby (location TBD - payment for lunch is up to the individual member), and then head to Whitesbog Village, a historic company town in the Jersey Pine Barrens. Whitesbog features numerous historic buildings, blueberry farm fields, cranberry bogs, and gardens. There also is a 3.5 mile drive around the cranberry bogs, where you’ll often see birds and other wildlife – If the roads are good that day, we’ll definitely do the drive for those members who would like to spend some time shooting landscapes, nature, and hopefully some wildlife.

Philadelphia Navy Yard - John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge

Sunday, September 5th

BPC is hosting an outing for dues-paying members to the Philadelphia Navy Yard & the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge on Sunday, September 5th (this event is weather-dependent - we'll go if it's just drizzling sporadically, but reschedule in the event of pouring/constant rain, etc). We'll meet at the Navy Yard at 9 am and spend approximately 4 hours exploring the Yard, taking pictures of ships and the beautiful architecture. Around 1 pm, we'll leave the Yard for lunch, after which we'll head to the nearby John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge (open till sunset), where we'll spend the remainder of the afternoon.
*** If you are planning to attend, please RSVP "GOING" to this event by EOD Wednesday, September 1st - Prior to the event, additional details will be provided to attendees! Please note that this outing will involve significant walking and time outdoors. Also please note that bathroom availability will be limited - There are sporadic porta potties.

Philadelphia Art Museum

Saturday, May 29th 

Green-Wood Cemetery

Sunday, April 25th

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present a photo outing to the historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. Founded in 1838, Green-Wood is comprised of 478 spectacular acres of hills, valleys, glacial ponds, and paths, containing one of the largest outdoor collections of nineteenth- and twentieth-century statuary and mausoleums. The cemetery has 570,000 permanent residents, including Leonard Bernstein, Boss Tweed, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and many other well-known individuals. In addition to beautiful architecture and sculpture, the natural elements of the cemetery are breathtaking and the keen-eyed may spot wildlife wandering the grounds! Birders will find a large population of birds, from herons to hawks, with perhaps the most surprising (and vocal) residents being the monk parrots who live in and around the cemetery's gatehouse!

Grounds for Sculpture

Wednesday, March 27th

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present a photo outing to the beautiful Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ on Saturday, March 27th. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore 42 acres of gardens containing almost 300 sculptures. We will shoot at GFS from 10 am to 3 pm (we will meet in the parking lot between 10 - 10:15 am). After that, we will enjoy a late lunch/early dinner at a location TBD for those who are interested.

Please note that GFS is charging a reduced rate of $10/ticket for the month of March. Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance! https://www.groundsforsculpture.org/timed-admission-tickets/

If you purchase tickets for a time later than the 10 am timed entry period, please let me know and we will try to arrange for you to meet up with the group once you arrive! Tickets are non-refundable, so this outing is rain or shine. No indoor gallery spaces are open, but one restroom is available on the grounds. Per GFS's guidelines, masks must be worn when indoors or when social distancing is not possible.

Abandoned School

Saturday, February 6th

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present an exciting opportunity to photograph a historic abandoned school in the coal region of Pennsylvania. The school is approximately two hours from Silver Lake Nature Center (the exact location will be disclosed to attendees - feel free to message me with any questions about distance, etc).

This historic structure was built in 1917 and was used as a temporary hospital for victims of the 1918 flu epidemic prior to being utilized in its intended fashion as a school for the next almost 70 years. Attendees will have the opportunity to photograph all areas of the school, from the gymnasium and pool to the classrooms and beautifully decaying auditorium.

Please note that the structure is not heated, so dress warmly and in layers. Although rehabilitation efforts are occurring, the structure is still largely in a state of decay and so attendees should wear good shoes/boots and be prepared to encounter debris, etc. Wide angle to moderate telephoto lenses will be most useful, plus a macro lens if you are so inclined. Tripods are always highly recommended, although the structure is well-lit on bright days.

Please also note that the location of this workshop is private, and we will be entering as a group. The location MUST NOT be disclosed to friends/photo groups/social media/etc.

Classic Auto Mall Plus

Saturday, January 30th

Bristol Photographers Club is proud to present an opportunity to photograph a massive collection of classic automobiles in an 8-acre indoor showroom. The Classic Auto Mall houses over 1,400 vehicles (many of which are for sale if anyone is in the market )! This includes one of the largest collections of preserved automobiles in the country, featuring over 400 barn finds ranging in age from a 1904 Cadillac Roadster through cars from the 1970's.

Attendees will shoot at the Mall from 9 am to noon (tripods are permitted). After that, we will enjoy lunch in the area (possibly at the ever-popular nearby Shady Maple Smorgasboard, time and covid restrictions permitting). Following lunch, time permitting, attendees have the option of traveling on to Hopewell Furnace National Historic site for the remainder of the afternoon.