Upcoming Events
Join us at Villanova Stadium for a unique opportunity to photograph the Villanova University Wildcats football team! Registration includes: • Lesson on sports photography and shooting techniques • Assistance…
Transform your video production workflow and unlock professional cinematic quality with filmmaker and Canon Creator Jake Frew at Unique Photo Philly! Designed specifically for social media creators looking to transition…
Photography means something unique to every person behind the camera. What does photography mean to you? See All Entries Join us at Unique Photo Philly for the Opening Reception of This Is Photography: Customer Gallery,…
One of the best storytellers of our time, Joe McNally, will teach you how to build a lighting solution, step by step, with each of those steps explained. Joe will fully examine the role of each light as he shows the…
Acclaimed photographer and Swarthmore College art professor Ron Tarver corrects the American cowboy narrative with The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America (George F. Thompson Publishing, 2024). From ranches to city…
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind photography experience! Featuring a variety of animals, creative sets, backdrops, and studio lighting setups, this live animal shoot offers endless possibilities for creating captivating…
Sigma Ambassador Sophia Chew has spent years navigating filmmaking for social platforms. In this lecture, you will learn how to combine two worlds intersecting in the modern online landscape. What can stories look like…
28 Super Bowls. 30 World Series. Six Olympic Games. World Cup Soccer. Countless moments that lasted only a fraction of a second - but became images remembered forever. Renowned sports photographer Rob Tringali takes us…
The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club evolved from a century-long tradition of Urban Black Cowboys in the City of Brotherly Love and one man's commitment to provide horsemanship experience in the inner-city. Join…
The Cyanotype process, also known as Sun Printing, is one of the oldest photographic processes dating back to 1842. It is named for the deep, Prussian blue tones of the print. Combining potassium ferricyanide and ferric…
Your best portraits will not come from better gear or more technique. They will come from the questions you are already asking. In this talk, Marco Soriano explores how personal curiosity shapes the way we approach our…
Join Clay Patrick McBride for an intensive workshop focused on the challenges and creative possibilities of photographing groups. Through live demonstrations and real-world case studies, students explore lighting…
Join Allan Ali for a hands-on photography class designed to help photographers transform everyday city environments into dynamic portrait sets. Students will learn how to use flash intentionally to create bold, vibrant,…
Storytelling is universal currency, and the way we tell stories is by communicating core ideas. Every photograph has the potential to connect on a deeper level, and this talk and live shoot with Sony Artisan Brooke…
Karen Jerzyk creates surreal, cinematic photographs that blur the line between reality and imagination. Using elaborate sets, found spaces, and her iconic astronaut suit, she transforms both extraordinary and everyday…
Join Clay Patrick McBride for a live shoot on-location at Sugarmoms! We will break down composition, direction, visual hierarchy, energy, exposure control, posing, layering, and balancing ambient light with strobe. Just…
What transforms a technically accomplished photograph into a portrait that truly moves us? Join acclaimed portrait photographer and educator Jonny Edward for an inspiring exploration of the art and intention behind…
Join Allan Ali for an inspiring photowalk and explore different ways to capture Old City Philly! *Bring your cameras! *Check-in is at Unique Photo Philly! Please do this first before meeting outside. *Please wear…
Creating meaningful photographs is only the beginning. For many photographers, the greater challenge is transforming a body of work into a published book, an exhibition, funded projects, and a sustainable creative…
Experience the magic of the Aurora Borealis with Unique University Head Instructor Michael Downey as your guide. Discover best practices for capturing breathtaking photos, learn about essential and recommended gear…
Step into the studio and discover what becomes possible when technical knowledge, creative curiosity, and human connection come together. In this immersive, hands-on experience, Jonny Edward invites photographers into…
Have you been frustrated with your flashes? Have you been stuck creatively with your photography? If you have always wanted to get better results with your lighting but were fearful of the process, Westcotts JC Carey…
Love making your work but freeze up when it is time to share it? You ddo not have to become a different person to connect with people online. Join Fabiola Lara for a hands-on workshop for shy artists, photographers, and…
Joe McNally kicks off the day with an engaging talk and lecture, packed with behind-the-scenes stories, lessons from the field, and a candid look at both the wins and challenges of shooting on location. He'll share a…
Interested in newborn photography? Join Jessie Marrero and learn the basics! She will guide you through the essential foundations of newborn photography, including how to safely handle and pose newborns, how to create…
Aaron Schantz is a local Philadelphian who has traveled extensively, always with his cameras along for the ride. He has seen the country from behind the handlebars of his bicycle and behind the steering-wheel of his…
Join us for a live model shoot with Sony Artisan Brooke Shaden Attendees will have time to create portfolio-worthy images that feature both the unique look of Sugarmoms and an immersive set curated by Brooke. *Bring…
Most of Abhi Sarkar's award-winning off-camera flash images were made with exactly one light and one modifier. Not because he had to — because he chose to. One light forces intention. It teaches you to see, to shape,…
Ready to get started with shooting smooth, stable video? In this hands-on beginner class with Marcus Rivera, you'll learn the fundamentals of balancing a camera on a gimbal through practical, step-by-step instruction.…
Karen Jerzyk creates surreal, cinematic photographs that blur the line between reality and imagination. Using elaborate sets and props, found spaces, and her iconic astronaut suit, she transforms both extraordinary and…
Learn the basics of achieving cinematic shots at home! Sigma Ambassador Sophia Chew will show examples of lighting setups, review the basics of three-point lighting, and talk about her favorite lenses for different…
Join Clay Patrick McBride and step into the strange, beautiful world of wet plate collodion—the Polaroid of the 19th century. We'll look at the history of tintypes, the chemistry and craft behind them, and how this…
Every environment holds the potential for a compelling portrait. The challenge—and the opportunity—lies in learning to see beyond what's immediately apparent. Join portrait photographer and educator Jonny Edward for an…
Join Mandy and Esteban for a hands on photowalk focused on one of the most important and often overlooked parts of wedding photography: storytelling. Instead of simply chasing the perfect portrait, we'll explore how to…
In this lecture, Kyle Myles will discuss his ongoing long form bodies of work, his book "so many beautiful reasons" (Smog Press, 2023), as well as his editorial practice and how those approaches influence each other. He…
Photoshop now includes powerful generative AI tools powered by Adobe Firefly, opening up new ways to create and modify images. This session with Adobe Certified Professional Chris Zaccone focuses on how to use these…
Join Unique Photo and Philly Create for another collaborative, creative live model shoot! *Bring your cameras! *Check-in is at Unique Photo Philly! Please do this first before heading to the workshop location. *This…
An extraordinary portrait doesn't require an extraordinary location. It requires the curiosity, awareness, and creative confidence to recognize possibility wherever we find ourselves. Join Jonny Edward for an immersive,…
Join Bobby Stormer for a class all about tracking and photographing wildlife right where you live. Most people think you have to book a flight to Alaska or trek through a rainforest to get great wildlife photos, but…
This session with Adobe Certified Professional Chris Zaccone focuses on best practices for working safely in Photoshop while achieving your desired look. The goal is simple: give yourself the freedom to experiment…
Join us for the Cover Search Contest 2026 Gallery Show and Winners Reveal, presented by New Jersey Monthly and Unique Photo! After sorting through hundreds of wonderful submissions, finalists and winners have been…
Join Michael Downey for a lesson on night photography and incorporating burning light. He'll share techniques, gear equirements, and materials used for achieving these images. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to…
Join us at Lincoln Financial Field for a unique opportunity to photograph the Temple University Owls football team with your own FIELD PASS! Registration includes: • Lesson on sports photography and shooting…
Join us at Lincoln Financial Field to photograph the Temple University Owls football team! Registration includes: • Lesson on sports photography and shooting techniques • Shoot from your lower-level seats in…
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The event at Unique Photo was fantastic, and as a first-time visitor, I found it to be a worthwhile trip from Long Island. With excellent classroom spaces, I plan to attend more events there and shop online for their products.
Stephen
Nikon Z8 Touch & Try Event
The Bronx Zoo photowalk was fantastic, with Michael Downey providing helpful on-the-fly assistance for various cameras. He is a great tour guide, and even texted me when I fell behind to ensure everything was okay.
Matt
Photowalk at the Bronx Zoo
I felt comfortable asking questions, and left class feeling confident in my ability to use my macro lens, find photo subjects in the field, and capture beautiful images. Count me in for future classes!
Lisa
Macro Basics and Beyond
Frequently Asked Questions
Unless stated otherwise, most classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo Superstore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004). We also hold classes at our Philadelphia, PA location (28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106).
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.
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted.
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.
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 early for such classes.
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date.
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with any additional inquiries.
- 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).
** Attention American Express cardholders: If you cancel a registration for a class costing $100 or more, there will be a 3% cancellation fee deducted from your refund or store credit.