Learn everything you’ve always wanted to know about off-camera lighting with speedlights, but were afraid to ask! Michael Corsentino will help guide you through mastering your handheld flash during an outdoor front lawn shoot with models. This seminar is a must-have for anyone looking to take their location lighting skills to the next level!

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Ten Tips for Better Landscape, Travel and Nature Photography
Join photographer and Sony Artisan Joe Brady as he shares his tips and insights for creating better landscape, travel and nature photographs. This talk focuses on the approach and thought process when you are inspired to stop and capture a scene. If you’ve ever photographed a high contrast scene and been disappointed with what you see on your camera’s LCD screen, Joe will also show how these images can quickly be processed to bring out the true beauty in the file.

Whatever your style and wherever you go, this presentation will help you to approach your photography so that it will begin to fully share its beauty and secrets with you. Come see how these simple tips can help you get great photographs everywhere you go!

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Join internationally published, award-winning boudoir photographer, Natalie Kita, to learn how to make EVERY woman look (and feel!) amazing with boudoir photography.

This class will cover:
• Posing tips and tricks to flatter every body type and all ages
• Coaching your clients for facial expression that truly connects them to the camera and the finished images
• Why angles are EVERYTHING, and how to capture the right ones
• Using a combination of simplicity and variety to create work that SELLS
• How to put your clients at ease right away to start getting killer images
• Making effective “before and afters” that compel women to BOOK YOU
• How to create a client experience that turns every woman you photograph into a raving brand evangelist for your business

Boudoir photography, done well, can change lives - yours and your clients’.

Learn Nikon camera shooting techniques with this Nikon class! If you're tired of missing that perfect shot of a football game or any other sporting event, then this is a class you shouldn't miss!  Join a Nikon Technical Representative as we cover topics such as focus tracking, minimizing delay, and continuous shooting.  In addition, you'll receive several practical tips for accurately shooting any fast-moving event.
 

Photoshop vs. Lightroom: What's the difference and which one (or both) should I use?

If you've ever wondered what's the difference between Photoshop and Lightroom - and which software is best for you - this class is for you.  This lecture will be instructed by Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor.

Understanding the basics of exposure, metering, and white balance are the building blocks to becoming a good photographer. This course will teach you these fundamental basics of photography such as the relationship between f-stops and shutter speeds, as well as understanding the positives and negatives of ISO/ASA sensitivity with your image sensor.

Additional topics include: how the metering system works, metering modes, scene modes, advantages of RAW versus JPEG image files, interpreting the histogram, exposure compensation, manual controls, bracketing, and much more.

In this interactive seminar led by Giulio Sciorio, you'll learn how to add new dimension to your portraits by making them come alive with MOTION!

Topics include:
- How to concept, light, direct, shoot and finish a moving portrait.
- The three main types of animated portraits and how to best them.
- Incorporating the iPad as a hybrid photographer’s tool.
- When advanced tools, such as Creative Cloud, should be used.

A model will be present for practice shooting.
Hybrid cameras will be available at the workshop!
You may bring your own camera as well.

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Join David as he discusses the tools and process of putting one's vision onto the sensor, whether it be a grand or micro landscape. Students will also learn about macro images and how selecting the right tools can help translate a photographer's compositional intentions.

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If you’re a more experienced SLR user, this 3-hour session will help you take the next step in crafting great photos. You’ll learn about the more sophisticated features of your EOS camera, from advanced controls to lighting and more.

During this class you will:
• Exposure and metering modes
• Exposure compensation
• Angle of light
• "My Menu" tab
• Auto exposure bracketing
• Histograms
• Speedlite flashes
• White balance and picture styles
• Capturing long exposure

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This class takes place at our HOBOKEN location.
If you want to register for class in Fairfield (NJ), click here.
If you want to register for class in Philly (PA), click here.

You have a digital camera and you know that the images are going to be far superior to the ones captured by your point-and-shoot camera, but maybe you're not sure how that happens.  This class is for beginners to amateur photographers looking to gain a better understanding of the automated modes and features, as well as the manual control and capabilities, of your digital SLR or mirrorless camera.

Get instruction on the importance of understanding the fundamentals (such as depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, metering, white balance, reading histograms, on camera flashes, lenses) and how they will affect your photos!

In the second half of the class, the students will work with their cameras and apply what they have learned.  The buttons and settings will be much easier to manipulate and each student will have develop the ability to capture the images closer to their vision.

*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

This workshop will address the question, "What type of light modifier should I buy for my studio or location lighting setup?"

If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by all the choices you face when choosing between umbrellas, soft boxes, beauty dishes, etc,. then this workshop will help you tremendously. Using live models and a variety of light modifiers, John Ricard will demonstrate various ways of using these modifiers to achieve specific results.

Join portrait photographer Miguel Quiles as he shares his simple, practical approach to capturing great images that your friends and family will cherish for a lifetime.  Miguel will cover composition, posing, and lighting basics that will help you make the most of your next photo opportunity!

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In this session, there will be demonstrations on how to optimize workflow when operating an EPSON Printer.  There will also be some tips and tricks to working with an Epson LFP.

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.

Simulating 2,000+ popular award-winning Tiffen glass filters, specialized lenses, optical lab processes, film grain, exacting color correction, plus natural light and photographic effects, the Tiffen Dfx digital filter suite is the definitive set of digital optical filters for professional photographers, top motion picture filmmakers, video editors, and visual effects artists around the world.

Whether you are an amateur or professional photographer, a video or film editor, or graphic designer, Dfx’s visual workflow and easy-to-use tools will help you create stunning images.  Join Tiffen's Technical Representative and learn more about how to edit and enhance your photos, video, and images with Dfx!

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What is the difference between an ƒ-stop and a bus stop? ISO? Shutter Speeds? Aperture? Lenses? And seriously, just what is the difference between all those different scene modes?

If you are new to the world of DSLR photography (that is, if you finally have one of those really cool interchangeable lens cameras) and have no idea where to start, but you know you want better pictures... this is the perfect class for you! Please join us as we unravel the mystery to making really wonderful pictures.

Click here to see all of Nikon Week's classes and specials!

Photograph wildlife at a New Jersey's National Wildlife Refuge, tucked in suburban New Jersey.  The Great Swamp provides enhanced opportunities to photograph wildlife in their natural habitat, using platforms, viewing areas, and tour routes.

The Wildlife Observation Center has 1 - 1/2 miles of boardwalk, allowing us to see a variety of habitats and many different species. We'll see numerous turtles, snakes, and frogs. Many different birds can also be observed from any of the three permanent bird blinds.  The abundant flora and fauna will also keep us shooting for hours.

Head Instructor Michael Downey will teach a class on wildlife photography and then we will fan out throughout the refuge.

If you like fast action, capturing that emotional moment, or just want to get better sports shots that stand out from everyone else's... Join us for this informative program conducted by Sigma Technical Representative Marc Farb!

Marc will share what's in his bag and which lenses he uses to shoot different sports. He'll also share some tips and tricks he's learned over the years, helping you choose the right lenses that will work for you.

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In this class, learn about WiFi-enabled digital cameras and memory cards and how to connect them to WiFi so that you can share, post, and backup your photos wirelessly.  Whether you already have a WiFi camera, are looking to purchase one, or just have an interest in the technology, register today!

If you like to shoot small or want to learn how, join us for this informative program conducted by Sigma Technical Representative, Brett Wells. He will walk you through the basics of how to choose a macro lens, the proper accessories and the right environment for macro photography. Tips and techniques for great macro images will also be covered!

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Join Tamron's Patrick Nagle and Lakota Wolf Preserve owner Jim Stein for a visual introduction to the beautiful wolves, bobcats, and foxes of the Lakota Wolf Preserve.  If you're interested in our Lakota Wolf Preserve excursions coming up in March 2017, sign up for this class and see a preview of what's in store!

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This class will cover the very basics of using an on-camera flash to create wonderful, natural looking images. This class is NIKON brand specific and will be instructed by Nikon Tech Rep Alex Podstawski!

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Nikon Week comes to Unique Photo® September 29th - October 4th!
RSVP for free today and join us for a week filled with free* Nikon classes, in-store specials, raffles**, and much more!

*Nikon Week classes are $10 each and you'll receive a $10 token back for every registration. Click here to sign up for classes.
**All registrants will automatically be entered into our Nikon Week raffles and giveaways.

Click here for more information about classes and specials!

Join Roman Kurywczak for an exciting 2-day wildlife photography workshop!

On Saturday afternoon at Unique Photo, Roman will discuss his techniques for wildlife, bird, and macro photography.  On Sunday afternoon, students will meet up with Roman at DeKorte Park (located at the Meadowlands). Students will apply what they learned the previous night and capture the various wildlife in their natural habitat. Roman will be around to assist and guide.

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Robert Harrington specializes in teaching photography, lighting, and off-camera flash.  He is a firm believer in using speedlights for most of his work and has had great success using and teaching these techniques to help others explore their creative sides.  Join Robert for this seminar and learn advanced creative lighting techniques with flash, gels, filters, and more!

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“Lighting for Portraiture”, presented by Westcott’s National Accounts Manager, David Piazza, will help you take control of your lighting environment and produce the style you envision. Learn to understand the properties of light and the manipulation possible, with light modifiers, to produce the most desirable lighting patterns for portraiture.

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When you see a disappointing result on the back of your camera, what do you do? The scene in front of you is beautiful, but it looks terrible! Often the best landscapes have the most contrast and different color temperatures and your camera treats these scenes poorly. Come learn how to capture the best digital file with Joe Brady and see how quickly you can turn disappointing into beautiful!

*This class does NOT take place in the lab. You may bring your own laptop with LR and PS installed, but it is not necessary.

Join us for the rest of our "A Day with Joe Brady" classes!
11:00am - 12:00pm: Speedlights for Portrait Photography
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Studio Lights for Professional Portraits
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Portrait Editing in LR & PS

Join Moshe Zusman for an energizing, and illuminating venue lighting class!  Whether you need to brush up on your techniques, or learn new ones, we’ll be able to help you demystify the dreaded dark wedding reception.

Want to photograph the latest craze to hit weekend warriors? That would be obstacle course races, mud runs, zombie runs, vampire runs, night glow runs, color runs, water runs, and the list goes on. It's an exciting way to shoot for fun and profit.

In this seminar, Bob Mulholland will discuss the best options to photographing obstacle races!

Fun and engaging, Clay Blackmore has developed a new program for those who wish to learn how to create great portraits of everyone.  

Consistent results are at the heart of this new program with an emphasis on posing, lighting, composition. and expression.  Working outdoors or in the studio, Blackmore will show you how to harness the light and create beautiful images of men, women, children, families, brides, individuals, couples and groups.   

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