Join Bob Harrington as he shows you how to get the most out of your speedlights in this interactive shooting workshop on The Headshot!

Using only a few speedlights and simple gear, Bob will show you how to get the most with the least and set up a travel kit that is fast and simple to assemble and break down on location. Don’t miss out on how to shoot this lucrative genre of photography and bring your work to the next level!

* Bring your cameras! There will be models at this workshop.
* Pizza lunch is included. Feel free to bring your own lunch if you'd like!

It’s time to take your portrait photography to the next level!
Light is the essential ingredient for all photography and to create beautifully lit portraits you need to understand how to use, shape and control light. This series of classes will give you the knowledge and skills to master an effective repertoire of lighting styles and setups that will improve your results and benefit your bottom line.

Better Portraits = More Business!
This course of hands-on workshops is suitable for photographers of all levels who are truly interested in learning and advancing their techniques. The primary pre-requisite is that you know your camera and have a basic understanding of manual settings.  From working Professionals to serious amateurs, we will cover wide ranging topics, styles and gear and will shoot live during every class. From available light to constant lights to speedlights to studio strobes every possibility will be covered.

Our goal is to provide you with a great training experience and the skills you need to create beautiful portraits. The knowledge gained will be both practical and inspirational, so if you’re ready to take the next step, sign up now!

Join professional wedding photographer Carlos Alvarado for a hands-on take on wedding photography at Unique.

The day will begin with a quick overview of basic fundamentals, camera setup, and lenses. Carlos will then explain and demonstrate how lighting affects the image for both indoor and outdoor shots. Students will learn about off-camera flash lighting, soft vs. hard lighting, and how to match natural lighting with ambient. Other lessons include color intensity, temperature, and modifiers.

Once lighting is established, students will learn how to see the shots before actually taking them. Carlos will go over how to connect, communicate, and direct the subject, whether it's the bride and groom, bridal party, or family members and friends. Posing, composition, and creative storytelling are all key.

Afterwards, our bride and groom models will come in to allow students the chance to practice shooting with all of the day's lessons in mind. If there's enough time remaining, Carlos will also share some of his post-processing tips.

*Bring your cameras and lenses!
*Limited to 20 students.

The Raptor Trust in Millington, NJ is a non-profit organization and one of the premier wild bird rehabilitation centers in the United States. The Trust includes a hospital with state-of-the-art medical facilities, quality exterior housing for several hundred birds, and an education building. A stalwart advocate for birds of prey for three decades, it is now recognized as a national leader in the fields of raptor conservation and avian rehabilitation.

Meet up with Michael Downey at The Raptor Trust for an exciting day of photographing some of the Trust's permanent bird residents! The day will begin with a brief photography seminar with Michael. You'll then have a chance to photograph three different birds, which may include owls, hawks, and falcons. There will be a station set up with a backdrop and continuous lighting, and two other shooting stations with perches: one against a large pine tree, and one with an open field as the backdrop. There will be some time indoors, but the majority of the workshop will be conducted outdoors.

*Limited to 10 attendees.
*Meetup is at the Raptor Trust Visitor Parking area (1452 White Bridge Road, Millington, NJ 07946).
*Please wear masks and practice social distancing.

*IMPORTANT: Please be aware that this workshop is weather dependent for the safety of the birds. If there is rain or too much wind in the forecast, we will need to postpone the workshop. Please keep an eye on this listing and your email.

Roman Kurywczak is a world-renowned nature photographer with over 18 years of experience running his own boutique tour company, Roamin’ with Roman, with small group workshops all over the world. His over 35 years of experience photographing in the field has earned him numerous awards and made him a highly sought after lecturer and judge.

Book an hour long private lesson with Roman to improve your photography and learn what makes an award-winning or WOW image. You'll receive constructive criticism on how to improve your work both in the field and in post using Photoshop. His techniques are simple and easy to follow with no extra software needed. Questions are encouraged so the lesson can be tailored to each student's needs.

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR LESSON: 5-10 RAW images on your laptop with Photoshop installed. If you don't have a laptop to bring to the lesson, you can email your images to [email protected] ahead of time OR bring the images on a USB thumb drive or card.

*Limit 1 person per lesson.
*Masks MUST be worn.

Join Jennifer Khordi for an on-location shoot and capture images of the sunset, star trails, and Milky Way!

Friday, June 28th (7:30pm - 4:00am)
Meet up at the East Point Lighthouse (10 Lighthouse Rd, Heislerville, NJ 08324)! The owner will give the group a private tour of the Lighthouse and property. Afterwards, Jennifer will go over useful apps, how she plans her shoots, gear, camera settings, and shooting techniques. Attendees need to bring a fast wide angle lens, sturdy tripod (no travel ones), a corded remote that simply locks, DSLR camera, head lamp, warm clothes, and hiking boots.

*Limited to 10 registrants.
*Please dress warm and note that there will be some hiking involved.
*Keep an eye on your email in case of date change announcements due to the weather.

For years we've used large soft boxes to give us that soft wraparound light, and it does provide us with a flattering look. However, the drama of small light sources and harsh light can be even more dynamic and compelling.

Join Doug Hansgate for an intensive, full day workshop where you'll use the latest continuous lights and LED technology from Nanlite to create portraits like the old masters of Hollywood. We'll control the light like never before, balancing each light quickly and effectively from our phones and using various modifiers like cookies, flags, gobos, and scrims to produce creative looks. You'll also learn how to create all of the classical forms of portraiture with our two workshop models, as well as see how Doug edits his images (shot in-class) live for maximum effect. After all, photographers capture light... Learn to control it and there are no limits to your creative freedom.

There will be plenty of time for hands-on shooting throughout the day, so please be sure to bring your cameras and favorite portrait lenses.

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