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Barn Photo Workshop Planned for Historic Heller Homestead

A barn tour also is planned.

The following was provided to Patch by the Saucon Valley Conservancy:

The Saucon Valley Conservancy will host its 3rd Annual Barn Photo Workshop at the Heller Homestead, 1890-92 Friedensville Road, Bethlehem, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 9 am to 12 pm (rain or shine).

Take great photographs of barns, historical buildings, and other subjects using your digital SLR, point-and-shoot camera, or cell phone. Learn photo tips and techniques you can use on our 2014 Barn Tour of Saucon Valley Barns on September 13 by attending this practical workshop.

Frank T. Smith, an award-winning local photographer, will present an all-new workshop featuring recent work and practical ideas for photographing barns and other historical structures.  This illustrated workshop will include many tips and techniques to help you take better pictures every day.  The fee for the workshop is $30.

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Attend both the Barn Photo Workshop on Saturday, May 31 and the Saucon Valley Conservancy Barn Tour on Saturday, September 13. You'll be eligible to enter your  photos taken on both days in a contest. Winning entries will be featured at the Heller Homestead Art Gallery in a Barn Photo Exhibit held in September, 2015. This is your chance to showcase your best barn photos. RSVP by May 29, 2014.

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Please send a check for $30 by May 29, 2014, made payable to:

Saucon Valley Conservancy, P.O. Box 3, Hellertown, PA 18055

All proceeds benefit the Saucon Valley Conservancy

For more information about Frank T. Smith’s photography: (http://franktsmith.wordpress.com/)

For more information about the workshop:  call 610-216-0566, email SVConservancy@aol.com. or visit our events page -www.sauconvalleyconservancy.org to print a registration form.

Photos from past workshops:

https://picasaweb.google.com/113945437725921001902/2013BarnPhotoWorkshop#

https://picasaweb.google.com/113945437725921001902/BarnPhotoWorkshop2012#

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