Stephen B. Hoff Photography

Chicago Pictures From Northerly Park

2011-10-13T23:32:00.001-04:00

Chicago is loaded with opportunities for photographers to capture a wide variety of images. The downtown area is great for street photographers and many of the buildings are ornate with a lot of architectural detail. It is also one of the easiest cities to get skyline images. Northerly Park offers great vistas of the city. Looking West from the park you can capture the Chicago skyline to the North and South. Walking trails allow easy access to viewing sites. The park also has a beach, boat harbor, and the Adler Planetarium. One tip I need to pass on: parking is available at Adler Planetarium and there is a parking garage as well, but these will cost you about $20.00 to $26.00. They are convenient, but public parking is available on street and at a public lot at the park visitor center for $1.00 per hour, with a three hour maximum. You can park, take your photos, and more on to your next stop. The park has a map and information online here. Located nearby you will also find the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum. Chicago's residents know the area well, but few visitors venture past the attractions in the area. It is well worth the visit. I have found it relatively easy to get to on weekends. During the week you have to contend with traffic, but access is still straightforward if you avoid rush hour. I stopped on the same day as the Chicago Marathon, next time I will check the paper for events in the area. I have more images from my visit on my site.

The Philips Hotel & 1921 Restaurant Valentine's Day Celebration

2011-02-01T09:33:00.001-05:00

Celebrate Valentine's Day at the 1921 Restaurant with dinner

specials and special offerings. A complimentary photo will

be taken and given to all guests who are interested.

Saturday, February 12 from 4 - 10 pm

Sunday, February 13 from noon - 8 pm

Monday February 14 from 4 - 10 pm

The menu and schedule is available online.

The restaurant is located in The Philips Hotel, Philipsburg, PA.

Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs Photo Show

2011-02-01T00:13:00.002-05:00

The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs 18th Annual Members Photo Show opening reception is Feburary 4, 2011 at the Thomas T. Taber Museum, Williamsport, PA. The wine and cheese reception is from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free. Come and vote for your favorite photographs. The exhibit continues until April 22, 2011.

Williamsport First Friday Art Event

2010-11-03T21:33:00.001-04:00

Friday, November 6, 2010, I will be at the Williamsport Visitor Center at 210 William Street, Williamsport, PA from 5PM until 8PM as part of Williamsport's First Friday Arts Event. The exhibition opens with a reception from 5 to 8 PM, and then continues though November.

UPCOMING SHOW!! Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs Black & White Exhibit

2010-09-28T19:46:00.001-04:00

The Susquehanna Valley Shutterbugs' First Annual Black and White Shows opens October 1, 2010 and runs untill January 14, 2011. The show opens with a wine and cheese reception from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, October 1, 2010. Photographs will be exhibited at the Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society in Williamsport, PA. I have several images on exhibit. Hope you get a chance to stop by. I have included links for more information.
http://www.tabermuseum.org/
http://www.susquehannavalleyshutterbugs.org/

Rotary balloon Festival 2010

2010-09-24T23:49:00.007-04:00

The Rotary Balloon Festival was held September 18th & 19th at the Lycoming County Fairgrounds in Hughesville, PA. The move from the Williamsport Airport proved to be a good idea. The fog from the river that plagued last year's even was not present. The weather was great and the balloons were able to take off. I posted several photos on my website. You can follow the link below to check them out. I have also included this year's link for the festival.

http://stephenbhoffphotography.shutterbugstorefront.com/g/balloon_fest_2010

http://www.rotaryballoonfest.com/home.html

Penn State Arboretum-H.O. Smith Botanical Garden

2010-09-11T00:21:00.014-04:00

I recently discovered the H.O. Smith Botanical Garden in State College, PA. The garden, located across from the law school on Penn State Campus, is a wonderous place to photograph floral and fauna. I especially like the lily pond. It is best to visit early morning or late to early evening when the light is not as harsh as during the day. Any overcast or cloudy day would also be a good time to visit. The diverse varieties of plants make it an everchanging sea of color. You will need to visit every few weeks to capture the changing landscape. It was recommended to me by a friend and I thank her for that. I have included a link to the aboretum for more information as well as a few photos from my last visit.

http://arboretum.psu.edu/

Canon Expo 2010 New York City

2010-09-07T21:54:00.006-04:00

Every 5 years Canon showcases its latest products and prototypes that may become products in the future. Canon Expo 2010 kicked off at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City and includes stops in Paris, Tokyo, and Shanghai. It is an amazing assemblance of technology, innovation, and equipment. This years event included a fashion show, presentations by several of Canon's Explorers of Light speakers, including Robert Farber, Douglas Kirkland, and Denis Reggie and Corbin Bursen was also there to discuss the future of film using Canon HD cameras.
I was able to see the new 60D, the 8-15mm f4 fisheye lens, and a host of other new cameras.

Spongebob

2010-09-07T20:51:00.006-04:00

I bumped into an old friend while in New York City this past weekend. I found Spongebob, outside of the M&M Store off Times Square. After a couple of photos and catching up on conversation, we were off again on our separate ways.

Current Show -- The Kind Cafe, Selinsgrove

2010-06-22T23:00:00.011-04:00

I currently have several photographs hanging in The Kind Cafe in Selinsgrove. The cafe is only 10 minutes past the Susquehanna Mall at 16 North Market Street. The food is quite unique, and the owners believe in being as local and organic as possible. The cafe is open from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm on Saturday, and 9am to 1pm on Sunday. The artists change every few weeks, so even if you miss my showing, you will get to see another local artist. I have included the cafe's link in this post for more information. I hope you get a chance to stop in at some point.

The Kind Cafe

16 North Market Street

Selinsgrove, PA

570-374-0663

Macy's Beauty Week

2010-03-14T23:24:00.005-04:00

On March 26 and 27, 2010 I will be at the Macy's Logan Valley Mall Store taking glamour photos as part of Beauty Week 2010. You can find me on the first floor next to Cosmetics. Stop by and meet me.

MACY'S 5th Annual Wedding and Registry Party

2010-03-07T14:43:00.009-05:00

Come and join me on March 28, 2010 from 12 PM to 4 PM. I will be at the Macy's Lycoming Mall Store for the 5th Annual Wedding and Gift Registry Party. Light refreshments will be available. There are door prizes and drawings throughout the event. This is an opportunity to meet me, discuss available packages, pricing, and see samples of work. Last year's event was a lot of fun. These photos are from last year's event. Included are my table and those of Datman Entertainment and Janet's Floral Creations. If you need additional information, please contact me 570-786-9426 or you can contact Macy's Bridal Registry at 570-546-6998-ext 1588.

Congratulations to Erin and Tyler!!

2010-01-08T23:52:00.003-05:00

Erin and Tyler were married on December 12, 2009 at the Durwachter Alumni Center, at Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, PA.

Williamsport Arts and Wine Festival 2009

2009-08-08T22:16:00.005-04:00

The Williamsport Arts and Wine Festival was today August 8th from 11 AM to 5 PM.

The weather was great! There was plenty of wine from the regions wineries. Along with the several wineries in attendence there was lots of great art from local artists. There was also music and food for our enjoyment. For more information on upcoming events you can use the link below:

http://nepawinecountry.com/williamsport

Williamsport Arts & Wine Festival 2009

2009-08-03T23:21:00.003-04:00

I will be at the Historic Pajama Factory this Saturday, August 8, 2009. The Williamsport Arts & Wine Festival 2009 will be taking place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come and join me along with other artists for this event.
The Historic Pajama Factory is located at 1307 Park Avenue, downtown Williamsport. For more information, check out the link below: http://nepawinecountry.com/williamsport

Birds in Nest

2009-07-23T00:26:00.002-04:00

I caught these the day before they left the nest. There are actually four birds in the nest. They were in the nest for several weeks and both mother and babies were very tolerant of my intrusions.

Bowens - the power behind the picture. Photographic Studio & Location Lighting for Professional Photographers

2009-07-03T23:30:00.002-04:00

Bowens - the power behind the picture. Photographic Studio & Location Lighting for Professional Photographers

Once in awhile, I will post information on sites that I think may be a interest. This one includes a link to sign up for a free quarterly magazine geared toward lighting. Some I stumble across and others come from seminars or other photographers.

After The Rain

2009-05-15T00:08:00.003-04:00

It rained most of today, but around 7 PM the sun came out and I saw this.

Hawk

2009-02-21T10:32:00.002-05:00

Hang Gliding at Hyner Run State Park

2009-01-29T00:10:00.002-05:00

Hang Gliders at Hyner Run State Park in the fall. They gather there several times a year and spend most of the day gliding. Some of them get so high, they disappear from sight.

Ice Fishing

2009-01-26T22:56:00.001-05:00

Ice fishing at Bald Eagle State Park in Howard, PA.

2009-01-21T20:01:00.000-05:00

This is Lily, our coonhound quietly pleading with me to let her off the deck to play. She was watching me taking pictures of several birds in our side yard.

B. Moss Out of Business

2008-12-26T21:46:00.000-05:00

B. Moss closes amid a worsening economy!! 70 miles away from the store above, another store is already closed and empty. Taken on December 21, 2008.

Buy American

2008-12-11T18:05:00.000-05:00

I took this photo of an abandoned car dealership about 5 years ago. Was it a sign of things to come.......?

Welcome To My Blog

2008-12-09T23:40:00.000-05:00

Hope you enjoy my photography. This one is from a conservatory in Cincinnati, Ohio.