The Ultimate Photo Organizer Workshop with Mylio and APPO
Learn how to organize your entire digital photo life in a 2-hour workshop!
It's 2015. Do you know where your images are? Are the photos of your child’s first steps, birthday party and favorite moments with grandparents, mixed in with photos of your home improvement project and latest selfie?
If you don’t have the time or expertise to sort through thousands and thousands of digital images, we can help! Join us for one of this weekend's sessions and discover how to get your picture management under control.
Each 2-hour session will feature a 90 minute presentation, followed by 1:1 demos/consultations with the experts below!
› The Insider's Guide to Photo Organization Are you ready to learn a step-by-step plan for getting your photo life under control? Cathi Nelson, the founder of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers and a pioneer in the photo organizing industry will share the secret organizing tips used by Professional Photo Organizers that will cut your organizing time in half. In addition she will share her favorite tools for streamlining the process and latest product recommendations for organizing, archiving and sharing photos.
Cathi Nelson, Association of Personal Photo Organizers Founder
With five million photos taken daily coupled with almost yearly obsolete technology, it’s crucial to keep it organized in order to preserve a family’s story. To end the growing chaos, she created APPO: a membership association that trains and equips hundreds of individuals who specialize in helping consumers and businesses rescue their irreplaceable photos, organizing them in a way that makes it simple to share their memories, lives and traditions. Since its inception, APPO has grown to hundreds of members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and United Kingdom.
› Put the Fun Back in Your Photography If you’re lost in a sea of digital images on different computers and devices and looking for a simple software solution to automatically organize and back up your photos, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to simply manage all your photos and always have them with you in this brief overview of Mylio – a photo manager app that puts the fun back in photography.
Nancy Carr, Marketing Director for Mylio
Nancy has worked in the photo industry for companies including Kodak and Nikon. A long-time photographer, she is interested in landscape and family photography.
› 101 Ways to Share Your Memories Unique®'s highly trained technicians hand process and digitally color correct every one of your precious photos on our state-of-the-art Fuji Frontier® wet processing lab. Join Matt as he introduces all of the new Fuji products now available online and at our kiosks, including photo gifts, canvases, and much more!
Matt Sweetwood, Unique Photo® President
Established in 1947 by Bernard and Harriet Sweetwood, Unique Photo® has prided itself on being a leader in the photographic industry. In 2008, Unique® became NJ’s Only Camera & Video Superstore, moving into a spacious location in Fairfield, NJ. Our facility was conceived by Jonathan and Matthew Sweetwood, CEO and President respectively, who took over the daily operations in the 1980’s.
› How to Take Better Pictures in 20 MinutesLearn some of Rick's tips and tricks for taking better pictures with your digital SLR, mirrorless camera, point-and-shoot, or camera phone! A brief Q&A will follow.
Rick Gerrity, Panasonic Luminary and Unique University Instructor
Rick has been a professional photographer based in the NY/NJ metro area for over twenty-five years. He specializes in people, product and location photography throughout the United States and Canada.
Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our start-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros. With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Lindsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places as the Prudential Center for Seton Hall Men's Basketball, Meadowlands Horse Racetrack, Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Jackals Baseball, Rutgers Football, Botanical Gardens, Festival of Ballooning, and much more. Our technical classes include such topics as basic D-SLR photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, macro photographhy, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlites, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much more.
FAQ UNIVERSITY
Where are classes held?
Unless stated otherwise, classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo SuperStore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
What should I bring to class?
You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions.
Will lunch or refreshments be included?
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted.
How do I register for a class?
You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information.
Can I register at the door?
For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register prior to the dates of such classes.
I wanted to register for ______ class, but it is now sold out. Is there a waiting list?
Please contact Pamela at 973-377-6454 or email [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date.
My question has not been addressed here. Is there someone I can contact?
Please contact Pamela at 973-377-6454 or email [email protected] with any additional inquiries.
Unique University Class Cancellation Policy
Classes costing less than $99 may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. For classes costing $100 or more, advanced notice of seven days before the class is necessary for a full refund.
Requests for cancellation made after these deadlines will be awarded store credit in the amount paid for registration towards a future Unique University seminar or workshop.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the beginning of a class will not be honored and no refund or credit will be given.
Cancellations of any class utilizing models will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the purchased price (up to $100).
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].
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Each 2-hour session will feature a 90 minute presentation, followed by 1:1 demos/consultations with the experts below!
› The Insider's Guide to Photo Organization Are you ready to learn a step-by-step plan for getting your photo life under control? Cathi Nelson, the founder of the Association of Personal Photo Organizers and a pioneer in the photo organizing industry will share the secret organizing tips used by Professional Photo Organizers that will cut your organizing time in half. In addition she will share her favorite tools for streamlining the process and latest product recommendations for organizing, archiving and sharing photos.
Cathi Nelson, Association of Personal Photo Organizers Founder
With five million photos taken daily coupled with almost yearly obsolete technology, it’s crucial to keep it organized in order to preserve a family’s story. To end the growing chaos, she created APPO: a membership association that trains and equips hundreds of individuals who specialize in helping consumers and businesses rescue their irreplaceable photos, organizing them in a way that makes it simple to share their memories, lives and traditions. Since its inception, APPO has grown to hundreds of members throughout the United States, Canada, Australia and United Kingdom.
› Put the Fun Back in Your Photography If you’re lost in a sea of digital images on different computers and devices and looking for a simple software solution to automatically organize and back up your photos, this is the workshop for you! Learn how to simply manage all your photos and always have them with you in this brief overview of Mylio – a photo manager app that puts the fun back in photography.
Nancy Carr, Marketing Director for Mylio
Nancy has worked in the photo industry for companies including Kodak and Nikon. A long-time photographer, she is interested in landscape and family photography.
› 101 Ways to Share Your Memories Unique®'s highly trained technicians hand process and digitally color correct every one of your precious photos on our state-of-the-art Fuji Frontier® wet processing lab. Join Matt as he introduces all of the new Fuji products now available online and at our kiosks, including photo gifts, canvases, and much more!
Matt Sweetwood, Unique Photo® President
Established in 1947 by Bernard and Harriet Sweetwood, Unique Photo® has prided itself on being a leader in the photographic industry. In 2008, Unique® became NJ’s Only Camera & Video Superstore, moving into a spacious location in Fairfield, NJ. Our facility was conceived by Jonathan and Matthew Sweetwood, CEO and President respectively, who took over the daily operations in the 1980’s.
› How to Take Better Pictures in 20 MinutesLearn some of Rick's tips and tricks for taking better pictures with your digital SLR, mirrorless camera, point-and-shoot, or camera phone! A brief Q&A will follow.
Rick Gerrity, Panasonic Luminary and Unique University Instructor
Rick has been a professional photographer based in the NY/NJ metro area for over twenty-five years. He specializes in people, product and location photography throughout the United States and Canada.
Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our start-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros. With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Lindsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places as the Prudential Center for Seton Hall Men's Basketball, Meadowlands Horse Racetrack, Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Jackals Baseball, Rutgers Football, Botanical Gardens, Festival of Ballooning, and much more. Our technical classes include such topics as basic D-SLR photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, macro photographhy, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlites, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much more.
FAQ UNIVERSITY
Where are classes held?
Unless stated otherwise, classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo SuperStore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
What should I bring to class?
You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions.
Will lunch or refreshments be included?
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted.
How do I register for a class?
You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information.
Can I register at the door?
For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register prior to the dates of such classes.
I wanted to register for ______ class, but it is now sold out. Is there a waiting list?
Please contact Pamela at 973-377-6454 or email [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date.
My question has not been addressed here. Is there someone I can contact?
Please contact Pamela at 973-377-6454 or email [email protected] with any additional inquiries.
Unique University Class Cancellation Policy
Classes costing less than $99 may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. For classes costing $100 or more, advanced notice of seven days before the class is necessary for a full refund.
Requests for cancellation made after these deadlines will be awarded store credit in the amount paid for registration towards a future Unique University seminar or workshop.
Cancellations made within 24 hours of the beginning of a class will not be honored and no refund or credit will be given.
Cancellations of any class utilizing models will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the purchased price (up to $100).
Getting Started
How to Submit
Who Can Enter
Must be 18 years or older at time of entry.
Employees & affiliates of Unique Photo are not eligible.
Photos must be original work submitted by the photographer.
Content must be free of offensive or inappropriate material.
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The panel's decision is final.
Entry Requirements
Contest Rules
All photographers retain full copyright to their images. By entering, you grant Unique Photo permission to use your photos on social media for promotional purposes.
Please upload a JPEG image. Resize photographs to under 8MB per photo before submitting.
DO NOT include watermarks on photographs — images with watermarks will be disqualified from entry.
Winners will be announced one week after the deadline on Instagram @UniquePhoto.
Having trouble with the form? Email your info and photos directly to our team.
[email protected]Terms & Conditions
Submission Guidelines: Photos must be original and submitted by the photographer. Submissions must not contain offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate content. Number of photos and submission deadline will be determined by the specific Creators Challenge contest.
Copyright & Usage Rights: All photographers retain full copyrights to their submitted photos. By entering, participants grant Unique Photo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, and publish their submitted photos on social media and other digital channels for promotional purposes. No modifications will be made without prior consent, except for minor cropping or resizing.
Judging: Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the contest theme. The decision of the judging panel is final and binding.
Liability: By entering, participants agree to release Unique Photo and its affiliates from any liability, injury, loss, or damage arising from this contest or any prize won.
Privacy: Personal information collected will only be used to administer the contest and will not be shared with third parties.
Modifications: Unique Photo reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the contest due to technical issues or unforeseen circumstances. For questions, contact [email protected].