All Classes

A professional technician will be in-store at the NJ Camera Show! Read the terms below and register early to reserve your spot.

• Limit 1 reservation/spot per person per day.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Limit 2 camera bodies and/or lenses per person.
Ex: 1 camera and 1 lens *OR* 2 cameras *OR* 2 lenses
• Service available for most brands and models.
• Online registration is required. No walk-ins.
• Please arrive as early as possible within your registered timeframe. Each item will be taken in on a first come, first served basis and service may take up to a few hours to be completed.

If you're still relatively new to Adobe Photoshop CC and its interface, join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a lesson on the tools palette/panel! Blake will go through the tools one by one, from selection and cropping to painting, retouching, and much more.

*Register early as class size is very limited.

Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


ALYCE BENDER is a photographer, educator, and Tamron Ambassador specializing in wildlife and nature photography. Her goal is to help photographers of all levels explore and expand their personal vision and naturalist skills ethically.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

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Starting a photography business can be overwhelming when you're passionate about the craft, but less certain about how to monetize your skills. After moving back to NJ from Florida in 2019, wedding and portrait photographer Mike Zawadki had to reboot his entire business. Join Mike as he shares how he went from 0 bookings after coming back "home" to operating one of the most popular and in-demand wedding photography businesses in NJ, now serving almost 100 couples per season!

Topics include:
• Why you need to build a strong foundation and website
• Booking slumps and how to get "ghosted" less
• Basics of communicating with clients effectively
• Dealing with changes to social media policies and algorithms
• Personal tips and advice

Do you suffer from lighting anxiety? Does the idea of a blank background and a subject make your heart race? Join JC Carey for the day as he covers lighting in a way that is sure to take the fear out of the equation when It comes to lighting. Building on topics he covers in his "From Fear To Flash" class, JC will break lighting down to its most basic elements.

After a short break, attendees will have the chance to practice shooting – with Westcott lights and the FJ wireless system – in three stations with our Camera Show models!

*Bring your cameras! This shoot is part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Unique Photo Gift Cards! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

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If you're still relatively new to Adobe Photoshop CC, join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a lesson! He'll go over the basics of layers (what they are, how to create / move / duplicate / delete them, styles, and more) and filters (blur, sharpening, distorting, etc... and how to use them effectively).

*Register early as class size is very limited.

Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


SHIV VERMA specializes in wildlife and nature photography. He has over 50 years of experience, is a Panasonic Lumix Global Ambassador, and conducts photo tours and workshops worldwide.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

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Join Unique University Head Instructor Michael Downey for some very basic and minor tips that will make you never want to put your camera back into AUTO mode ever again. This class can be taken with any DSLR or mirrorless camera, including Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic, Fujifilm, and more!

*Feel free to bring your cameras!

In Lightroom, the Library module is where you view, sort, manage, organize, compare, and rate the photos in your catalog. It’s your home base for working with photos after importing them into Lightroom. Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor will cover the basic aspects of this module in Lightroom Classic CC and demonstrate how to utilize and navigate through it effectively!

*Register early as class size is very limited.

Join Tamron Ambassador Alyce Bender and explore the world of Impressionistic Photography and how to create painterly type images in-camera. Topics covered include pre-visualizing scenes, selecting camera settings, in-field techniques, and a few tips on post processing these special images. This gives participants the basic tools to start experimenting on their own in the field to create unique images even in popular shooting locations or with common backyard subjects.

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Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


SUSAN MAGNANO is a photographer specializing in creative light painting, long exposures, and night photography. She is also an Ambassador for Benro, Nisi Optic USA, and AOAM.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

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Embark on a journey into the captivating world of light painting with renowned light painter Susan Magnano. Join us as she unveils the secrets behind her mesmerizing luminescent portraits. Susan will guide you through the ABCs of light painting, offering a step-by-step guide to her techniques for capturing and creating.

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Learn how to photograph the night skies, Milky Way, and star trails with Lumix Global Ambassador Shiv Verma! He'll go over techniques for creating star stacks, star trails, timelapse captures, and how to combine ambient light for exceptional astro landscapes.

Additional topics include:
• Shooting base exposures
• Flat frame and dark frame exposures
• Reducing noise in images
• Light painting
• Live Composite shooting in Lumix cameras

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Lightroom's Develop module includes controls for globally adjusting the color and tonal scale of your photos, as well as for making local adjustments. Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor will go over the editing options found in the module of Lightroom Classic CC and how to make non-destructive adjustments and edits!

*Register early as class size is very limited.

Get a delightfully fun holiday portrait with Canon! Bring your family, friends, and loved ones and come dressed in your winter best (casual, matching, or themed outfits) for a 15-minute portrait session with a holiday-themed set and props.

You can have your portrait taken by a Canon expert, or you can get behind the camera and take a portrait of your loved ones with a Canon R system camera. You can even learn how to set the camera up with your smartphone to take your own portrait! Our Canon experts will then make you a free print on-site to take home with you.


HOLIDAY PORTRAITS TERMS
• Limit 1 reservation per person.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Check in 5-min before the start of your reservation time.
Registrants will be assigned a spot on a first come, first serve basis within their reserved time slot.
• Portrait sessions are 15-min long.
• Online registration required. Walk-ups are NOT guaranteed.

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Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


THIBAULT ROLAND is a fine art photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery. He specializes in black and white architecture, minimalism, long exposures, and seascapes.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

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Unlock the nuances of color in photography with our comprehensive seminar on color theory. Recognizing and understanding the role of color can be transformative for photographers, enhancing the depth and emotion of each image. Join Blake Rudis and deepen your understanding of color's pivotal role in photography and refine your ability to use it effectively in your work.

Key Topics include:
• Understanding the Color Wheel: A dive into primary, secondary, and tertiary colors and how they relate
• Emotional Impact of Colors: Study the psychological responses evoked by different hues and tones
• Harmonizing Colors: Explore complementary and analogous color schemes and their applications in photography
• Natural Light and Color: Examine how the time of day and lighting conditions affect color perception and mood
• Post-Processing Color: Techniques to enhance, balance, and adjust colors in the editing phase

Learn how to capture the movement, athleticism, and grace of dance with photographer Steve Vaccariello in the loading dock!

Dancers express their art through precision, power, and moving poetry. It's a unique opportunity to work with momentum, composition, and storytelling all at the same time. Steve will teach you how to anticipate movements, capture light, muscular bodies, and compose powerful shots full of energy and passion with the help of two experienced ballerinas.

*Bring your cameras! This shoot is part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Unique Photo Gift Cards! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

From surviving a harrowing shark attack to becoming one of Earth's staunchest advocate for sharks, Mike Coots' journey is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of turning tragedy into triumph.

Mike's stunning photography captures the raw beauty of the ocean and its inhabitants, often reflecting the vulnerable relationship between humans and nature. Through his artwork, he continues to spread his message of conservation, compelling viewers to appreciate and safeguard the wonders of the sea. Mike's remarkable journey has garnered widespread recognition and accolades. He has received numerous awards for his environmental efforts and bravery in the face of adversity. His story has been shared worldwide, reaching millions of people and leaving an indelible mark on their hearts. Mike's hope is to shift the narrative of the shark- that we need them for a healthy planet.

*Saturday, Dec 2nd (12pm - 12:30pm) & Sunday, Dec 3rd (1:45pm - 2:30pm): Mike will be signing copies of his new book, Shark: Portraits. Bring your own copy or purchase one in-store!

Join Mike Zawadzki and Tiffany Lindner for one or both of their Demo Shoots at the NJ Camera Show on Saturday, December 2nd!

11am - 12:30pm: Creative Wedding Details
*Show Floor Demo Station*
Step up your wedding photography detail skills! This live demo will take you through the storytelling art of flat lays and "on body" details. Learn Mike and Tiffany's individual approaches to arranging compelling wedding flat lays, which capture the essence of a couple's wedding day through invitations, jewelry, and other key special details. Transitioning from still life to real life, they'll then how to highlight those same elements in a live session with a real couple. Learn how to use creative lighting and composition to accentuate details on a couple in full wedding attire.

3pm - 4:30pm: Creative Portraits Under Pressure
*Outdoors - Meet at the Loading Dock Bay*
Dive into the art of photographing in demanding scenarios, from the biting cold to the unpredictability of rain, then watch as Mike and Tiffany work with a live couple to show how they work together at a wedding. Discover how an inventive and thoughtful second shooter can transform time-pressed sessions into a diverse gallery. Don't miss this chance to learn, shoot, and talk shop with a dynamic duo who've carved a notable niche in New Jersey's wedding photography scene.

*Bring your cameras! These demo shoots are part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win up to $1000 in Unique Photo Gift Cards! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

Join us for an outdoor lawn shoot and capture the action of a dirt bike show with performers from Dialed Action Sports! Performances will be at the designated times below, so be sure to catch at least one.

Session 1 (11:45am - 12:30pm)
Session 2 (1pm - 1:45pm)
Session 3 (2:15pm - 3pm)

*Bring your cameras! This shoot is part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win Unique Photo Gift Cards and other great prizes! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

In most people’s mind photography has to be truthful to reality. It has to depict a scene, and atmosphere, and event accurately. But it's so much more than a simple tool to document our lives… It's also a way to express ourselves, our point of view, to share our messages. It's art that can be abstract and minimalistic. It allows us to change what we see based on our emotions and intent.

Long exposure photography embraces that, transforming reality into a dialogue. By stretching the time used to capture a single image, the photographer includes movement in their art: water becomes smooth, clouds create long silky streaks, trees blur out in the wind... the effects are endless. Long exposure is a different mindset. One that comes from within and uses what is out there in order to produce unique and breathtaking images. Images that go beyond documenting and bridge into the Fine Arts.

In this technical lecture, Sony Artisan of Imagery Thibault Roland will introduce long exposure and discuss the equipment needed to shoot with this technique. By the end, you will have a checklist of the different steps to follow, as well as some tips and tricks.

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Learn ways to keep young children engaged with gentle guidance. SIGMA Ambassador Meg Loeks will demonstrate how to study and photograph children in various types of natural light with her SIGMA Art prime lenses. Participants will learn several tips and tricks when working with little ones and short attention spans.

*Bring your cameras! From 1:45pm - 3:15pm, attendees can follow Meg to the demo floor where you'll learn how to photograph holiday children's portraits and transform everyday moments during the holidays into art. She'll also discuss ways to find inspiration, how to create a classic artistic approach, color theory, and so much more.

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The difference between a good photo and a PHENOMENAL photo rests in one critical place: the TONES. The tones in your photo do so many important things and have a strong influence on your viewer’s experience.

Tones are responsible for (but not limited to):
• How your image will be received within the first few seconds
• How your viewer navigates through your image
• How vibrant or drab your colors will be
• How balanced your photo will appear from a distance

Blake Rudis will teach you not just how to edit photos with tone in mind, but how to also read and understand them so you know EXACTLY what is going on when your viewer sees your work.

Join Bobbi Lane in the loading dock for a fun shoot with our Camera Show models! Learn how to balance the light with strobes as the main light and continuous light for the background. She'll demonstrate how to get the correct exposure and then create special effects with shaking, spinning, and zooming the camera for stunning images.

*Bring your cameras! This shoot is part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win up to $1,000 in Unique Photo Gift Cards! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

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Join Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom as she takes you on a journey celebrating wildlife near and far. As technology increases, there are more and more ways to tell nature's stories and help others feel that wow that we feel.

In this talk, Kristi will dive into the technical side of how uses her camera to create emotional connections. The camera has many tools at our disposal including macro, timelapse, slow motion video, and others. This class will give you some ideas of how you can use your camera to connect others more to the natural world.

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Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


MIKE COOTS is an accomplished photographer, artist, surfer, and activist. His stunning photography captures the raw beauty of the ocean and its inhabitants, often reflecting the vulnerable relationship between humans and nature.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

Join Tamron Ambassador Alyce Bender as she delves into wildlife photography. Topics covered include finding wildlife, dressing for the occasion, in-field techniques, thoughts on composition, suggested gear, and maintaining ethical wildlife photography practices. This will give participants a broad base of understanding for wildlife photography, enabling them to go out into the field and capture images of animals everyone is sure to love!

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Join Bobbi Lane and explore the stunning imagery of iconic movie stars using the lighting style of the great master photographer George Hurrell. George shot in Bobbi's Los Angeles studio for 12 years, and she learned how to "sculpt" with light using big Tungsten "Hot Lights". In today's world, we use LED Nanlites with Fresnel and Barn Door attachments. This is a fascinating dynamic seminar with a model dressed and styled in Hollywood fashion.

*Bring your cameras!

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Join Greg Benz and learn the artistic principles for using dodging and burning to create depth and dimension in your images. He'll also discuss related luminosity masking techniques that will help leverage and enhance the existing light in your photographs.

Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


KRISTI ODOM is an internationally acclaimed photographer, Nikon Ambassador, and motivational speaker specializing in nature, wildlife, and travel photography. She's presented for Nikon, WPPI, Fearless, and others, and has received over 60 international photography awards. Her recent work has exhibited twice at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

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Are you sick of hearing about composition "rules" in photography? If so, let's throw them out and develop a common sense approach to composition. Let's ditch the rules and discover the art of intuitive composition in photography and elevate your visual storytelling skills.

Join Blake Rudis as he delves into the foundational principles that underpin great images, showing attendees how to harness common sense techniques to communicate emotion, intention, and narrative through their photographs.

Colors are an essential part of the world. The infinite shades of blues in the sky and the ocean, the delicate greens of vegetation in the Spring time, the gold and reds of foliage in Fall... But what happens when these colors are removed? Suddenly we step away from reality and enter an unfamiliar world where patterns, geometrical shapes and contrasts emerge stronger.

During this lecture, Sony Artisan of Imagery Thibault Roland will discuss Black and White Photography. How to create and use leading lines, textures, and light in order to build dynamic and original photographs. He will illustrate how important it is to visualize and build an image even before pressing the shutter button, and how your overall photography work (including color) can benefit from the rigorous process of creating in B&W.

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Join Unique University Instructor and experienced wildlife photographer Bobby Stormer for an outdoor shoot with Erik Swanson and his raptors from East Coast Falcons! Erik, owner of East Coast Falcons, has been training and flying falcons to hunt and abate pest birds for some 30 years, across the United States and in other parts of the world.

Session 1 (11:45am - 12:30pm): Birds in Flight
Session 2 (1pm - 1:45pm): Bird Portraits
Session 3 (2:15pm - 3pm): Birds in Flight

*Bring your cameras! This shoot is part of our Creators Challenge where attendees can submit their best shots from this (and any other marked NJCS CC classes) for a chance to win Unique Photo Gift Cards and other great prizes! Details on how to enter will be announced in-store during NJCS.

Join Lee Varis as he showcases the capabilities of the most recent mirrorless cameras for in-camera multiple exposures. The newer mirrorless cameras have enhanced processing speeds that offer Photoshop style blend modes for multiple exposures. You can now capture additional exposures blending successive exposures in Lighten, Darken, and Additive modes, as well as the more traditional averaging mode. This opens up of wealth of creative opportunities for different photo genres, as well as being really FUN.

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Today's new "High Dynamic Range" monitors (no relation to the old HDR you know) offer one of the most significant advancements in image quality since the introduction of color. The hardware is much more widely available than most of us realize and new software now lets us take advantage of it. Join Greg Benz to learn what creative benefits it offers and how to get started.

Schedule a portfolio review with a leading industry professional during our Unique Photo NJ Camera Show! Obtain valuable feedback through a one-on-one critique and gain a fresh perspective on how you can take your photography to the next level.


ROGER RICHARDSON is photographer and artist specializing in documentary style photography and telling stories of the human condition.


*Limit 1 portfolio review per person.
*Review time slots CANNOT be switched. Don't be late!
*You may present your images in a physical or online portfolio. Choose/plan your images accordingly to make the most of your time.

Working in a photographic documentary style, Roger Richardson is interested in telling stories of the human condition; whether it be through emotionally charged photographs or through the images of others. His work derives from a deep desire for human connection, empathy, and compassion. By using photography to document his experience, his hopes are to create honest and impassioned images of the world around him. Join Richard as he presents his first monograph, Let Me Sow Love.

As the title suggests, this is a book full of what feel like genuine and compassionate interactions and engagements, as opposed to the now-expected confrontations. You sense right away that Richardson knows this place intimately, and these are his people. As a result, Let Me Sow Love presents with remarkable clarity a compelling portrait of an utterly realistic human community at a unique and radically insecure moment in the country’s history.

*Copies of Let Me Sow Love will be available for purchase and signing. Feel free to bring your own copy!

Traveling to a new and exotic location can be fun and sometimes a little intimidating, but with a few guidelines in mind, your portraits can really evoke a sense of the people and places that will have more meaning. Join Bobbi Lane as she covers the simple steps to approaching strangers, communicating with them, and setting them up in appropriate light with backgrounds that help tell their story. This requires several things as a photographer: awareness of place, light, color, letting go of your fear, and sharing a smile.

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With the help of a licensed drone pilot, Timothy Hughes, you'll get an overview of safe drone practices, pre-flight checks, and operation. Types of drones and their best suited applications, basics of setup, flight modes, connecting your equipment, and more will be discussed.

Learn the basic aspects of video creation for photographers with Lumix Global Ambassador Shiv Verma!

Topics include:
• Gear (rails, jibs, sliders, gimbals)
• Understanding resolution
• Exposure, shutter speed, and shutter angles
• Lighting and techniques
• Audio recording and gear
• Basics of effective storytelling

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