Joshua Cripps is a renowned landscape photographer who has garnered worldwide acclaim for his breathtaking images of our planet’s wild places. His photos have been published by the likes of National Geographic, NASA, CNN, The Sun, and Nikon Global.

Joshua grew up in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and has been exploring the “Range of Light” for most of his life. Since 2015, Josh has made his home in the Eastern Sierra, one of the most spectacular and photogenic mountain landscapes in the world.

Joshua is one of today’s most sought-after photography educators. He leads photo tours and speaks at conferences around the world.

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January 31st 1:00PM - 4:30 PM Portsmouth Library Planning the Shot: Using PlanIt Pro, PhotoPills & TPE for Landscape Photography. A special workshop with Rick Berk.

Great landscape photographs rarely happen by accident—they’re planned. In this class, you’ll learn how to use three powerful planning apps—PlanIt Pro, PhotoPills, and The Photographer’s Ephemeris (TPE)—to predict and visualize light before you ever leave home.
We’ll cover how to track sunrise and sunset, golden hour, blue hour, and the position of the sun, moon, and Milky Way across different seasons. You’ll also learn how to scout locations virtually, plan compositions in advance, and time your shoots for the best possible conditions.
Whether you’re chasing dramatic light, moonrise alignments, or night skies, this class will give you the confidence to plan smarter, arrive prepared, and dramatically increase your chances of coming home with strong images.

Rick Berk Bio:

Rick Berk is a fine art landscape photographer based on Maine’s Midcoast, known for his breathtaking landscape photography that captures the natural beauty of New England and beyond. With over two decades of experience, Rick has honed his craft to become an expert in both the technical and artistic aspects of photography. His work is characterized by vivid colors, striking compositions, and an ability to convey the serene yet powerful essence of nature.
Rick's journey began as an art student in college, and has since evolved into a distinguished career. He has worked in various facets of the photography industry,including as a pro sports photographer, technical specialist for Canon USA, fine art landscape photography, and teaching. His stunning images are included in several corporate and private collections.
In addition to his professional photography, Rick is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and skills with others. He teaches workshops and online classes for Santa Fe Workshops as well as his own workshops. His approachable teaching style and in-depth understanding of photographic techniques help students of all levels improve their craft.
Rick is also an ambassador for Leofoto Tripods. Rick Berk's work not only showcases the splendor of the landscape, but also inspires others to explore and appreciate the world through the lens of a camera.

Rick Berk Photography

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February 10th 7:00PM - 9:00 PM Annual Portsmouth Library Print Exhibit.  The theme this year is "Tranquility".  Prints will be displayed for the month of February in the Levenson Room at the Library.

Our Speaker is Tony Baldasaro - The Power of Photographing a Natural Moment from Within

Bio:  Tony Baldasaro is a professional landscape and nature photographer and educator based in New Hampshire. After studying Biology and Ornithology in college, Tony spent the better part of 30 years in public education doing his best to share his passion for the natural world as well as his unwavering belief that everyone has the capacity to learn.

Combining his educator experience with more than 20 years of nature photography, Tony has found immense joy in helping others improve their photography. He does this through one-on-one coaching, speaking, and workshop opportunities.

Learn more about Tony and see his inspirational TED talk by visiting his website www.tb3photography.com

All photos on this site are the property of the photographer and may not be used without written permission.