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Dec

Behind the Curtain Photography Workshop: Explore the Historic State Theatre

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Step behind the scenes of the iconic Easton State Theatre on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, with OM System Ambassador and local photographer Frank T. Smith. This exclusive workshop offers unparalleled access to the theatre’s stunning architecture, intricate details, and rarely seen artifacts, making it a photographer’s dream. Video link: https://youtu.be/0qNt6Qc8kts

The day kicks off at 9 AM with a presentation by Frank, who will provide expert guidance and tips for capturing the theatre’s unique features. At 9:45 AM, the hands-on photography session begins, allowing participants to explore and photograph the theatre’s hidden treasures. Each attendee will also receive a voucher for two tickets to select State Theatre performances. Space is limited to just 24 participants—secure your spot today!

Register online at LINK , or by visiting the State Theatre Box Office (453 Northampton Street, Easton), or by calling 610-252-3132.

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Aug

Goschenhoppen Folk Festival

By Frank T. Smith 4 Comments

Categories: Photography
Tags: Dutch, Festival, Folk, Folk Festival, Goschenhoppen, Historic, History, Olympus, OM-D E-M1 MkII, PA, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Dutch, Pennsylvania German, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Preservation, Preserve, reenactments, Summer, Vintage

A little over a week ago I was introduced to this amazing festival. This is their 52nd one. I wasn’t sure what to expect. But I was totally delighted with the overall friendly nature of all of the volunteers. The people are more than glad to chat with you and explain the specifics of their reenactments. Goschenhoppen is one of the oldest continuously existing Pennsylvania German communities in America. This geographic region occupies a small corner of southeastern Pennsylvania in Montgomery County. The event is put on by The Goschenhoppen Historians, Inc. which is organized to identify, preserve and disseminate the Pennsylvania German (Pennsylvania Dutch) folk culture and history of the Goschenhoppen region. The Folk Festival is designed as an educational family event to demonstrate various home skills and trades of the Goschenhoppen area from about 1750-1880. I will definitely be putting this on my calendar for next year.

Nov

National Museum of Industrial History

By Frank T. Smith Closed

Categories: Photography
Tags: Bethlehem, Bethlehem Steel, E-5, History, Industrial, National Museum, Olympus, Photo, Photograph, Photography, Smithsonian

A little over a week ago I had the opportunity to shoot at the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) located on the former Bethlehem Steel property in Bethlehem, PA. This was an incredible experience. The staff was extremely helpful during the couple of hours we were shooting. Their web site indicates their purpose is to tell the story of America’s Industrial achievements and the accomplishments of its inventors, managers and preserve the record of industry’s development and advancements from the middle 1800’s until present time.