Unique Photo is excited to expand its range of professional photography courses with Unique University Online. From our popular "Understanding Your Camera" series of classes to guest speaker seminars and livestreams, we'll keep striving to help you Create Better Pictures, even from the comfort of your own home!

HOW TO WATCH
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4-Part Astrophotography with Temu Nana


4-PART SERIES
Learn everything you'll need to begin shooting and editing night sky and astrophotography images with this video series from Temu Nana's online mentoring program!

 

Travel Photography and Tours with Temu Nana


RUNTIME: 2 HRS 13 MIN
Join Open Sky Expeditions' Senior Tour Manager/Photographer Temu Nana as he highlights some upcoming small-group photography tours offered together with Unique Photo.

 

Private Lesson: 1  Hour with an Instructor

RUNTIME:  1 HOUR
Schedule an online private lesson! Contact us ahead of time at
[email protected] with
• Your Name & Cell #
• Availability for 1-2 weeks
• Camera make/model
• What you'd like to learn

 

Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics


RUNTIME:  27 MIN
Get instruction on the importance of understanding the fundamentals (such as depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed) and how they will affect your photos!

 

Understanding Your Camera II & III: Exposure, Metering, White Balance


RUNTIME:  30 MIN
Learn about a camera's metering system, metering modes, scene modes, advantages of RAW versus JPEG image files, interpreting the histogram, exposure compensation, and much more!

 

The Art of Seeing with Michael Downey


RUN TIME:  19 MIN
Maximize your natural artistic eye! Learn how to visually identify the balance of your photograph through traditional techniques, such as rule of thirds, and a series of excercises.

 

Guest Speaker David FitzSimmons: Curious Critters

RUNTIME: 1 HR 19 MIN
Nature photographer and writer David FitzSimmons discusses the techniques, challenges, and purposes for photographing creatures against white backgrounds for his "Curious Critters" project.

Guest Speaker David FitzSimmons: Wild, Wonderful Waterfalls


RUNTIME: 1 HR 28 MIN
Learn about composition, exposure, lighting, filters, and post-processing for capturing some of North America's most spectacular cascade with David FitzSimmons.

Guest Speaker David FitzSimmons: Macro


RUNTIME: 1 HR 16 MIN
Learn how to choose the best subjects, select equipment, and create stunning compositions for extraordinary close-up images from wildflowers to wildlife.

Guest Speaker David FitzSimmons: Landscapes


RUNTIME: 1 HR 22 MIN
Explore the connections between landscape photography and the work of great painters. Let past thinkers and artists help you hone your photographic vision.

Guest Speaker Padma Inguva: Light Box Flower Photography


RUNTIME: 2 HRS 4 MIN
Join Padma Inguva and learn how she uses a light box to turn her flower photography from pretty garden snapshots into beautiful fine art.

Guest Speaker Paul Gero: The Storyteller's Way


RUNTIME: 1 HR 41 MIN
Join us and Sony Artisan Paul Gero and learn how to use your Sony mirrorless camera to take compelling stills and videos of your family and others.

Sony Cameras Tips and Tricks with Gene Szucs


RUNTIME: 1 HR 25 MIN
Join Sony Tech Rep Gene Szucs and learn about some of the amazing features your Sony camera has to offer. You'll also get a sneak peek at the newly announced Sony a7s III!

Photographers and Relationships with Mike Grippi


RUNTIME: 1 HR 1 MIN
Join Mike Grippi, guest Rich Myers, and host Robbie as they discuss the importance of not just networking, but maintaining relationships and building community within your industry.

Great Light at Any Shutterspeed with JC Carey and Westcott



RUNTIME: 1 HR 16 MIN
Join Westcott's JC Carey and learn how to look at any situation and create dynamic light in the most challenging situations.

Macro Photography with Heather Larkin


RUNTIME: 1 HR 45 MIN
Join Sigma and professional photographer Heather Larkin to learn about macro photography, lens recommendations, shooting tips, and more.

Dramatic Lighting with Bobbi Lane: Part 1

RUNTIME: 2 HR 14 MIN
Join Bobbi for the first part of learning how to use the quality, direction, and depth of light to construct a persuasive and commanding image. Sponsored by Profoto and Fujifilm.

Dramatic Lighting with Bobbi Lane: Part 2

RUNTIME: 2 HR 10 MIN
Join Bobbi for the second part of learning how to use the quality, direction, and depth of light to construct a persuasive and commanding image. Sponsored by Profoto and Fujifilm.

Guest Speaker Rick Friedman: Speedlight Portrait Lighting


RUNTIME:  12 MIN
Rick Friedman walks us through some quick and simple portrait "looks" using Rogue Flashbenders from Expo Imaging and the Nissin Flash System.

 

Guest Speaker Judy Host: Capturing the Art of Ballet


RUNTIME: 12 MIN
Judy Host discusses ballet photography and offers tips on lighting, dance positions, composition, lens perspectives, and more.

 

Guest Speaker Brandon Cortez: Intro to Pet Photography


RUNTIME: 26 MIN
Discover the fun of capturing your beloved pets with tips from Panasonic Lumix Tech Rep Brandon Cortez!

 

Fujifilm X-T4 First Look


RUNTIME: 41 MIN
Watch Fujifilm's John Haggerty as he gives a virtual first look at the new X-T4! Includes a presentation, short demo, and Q&A.

Chat with Unique Photo!
Along with our video classes, we'll also be conducting live seminars and chats via instagram and other media platforms. Stay tuned for more information on scheduled chats with guest speakers, technical reps, and more.

In the meantime, feel free to reach out to us on our instagram or facebook!