Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops
Upcoming classes & Events View All
-
Sold Out!
- When:
- Sat, Oct 21 10:00AM - 4:00PM
-
Sold Out!
- When:
- Sat, Oct 21 10:00AM - 4:00PM
-
- When:
- Tue, Oct 24 11:00AM - 1:00PM
-
- When:
- Tue, Oct 24 6:30PM - 8:30PM
-
- When:
- Wed, Oct 25 11:00AM - 1:00PM
-
- When:
- Wed, Oct 25 6:30PM - 8:30PM
-
- When:
- Thu, Oct 26 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Featured Classes
-
Next Class: Oct 26, 2017
Monthly Meetup with Adventures in Photography and Unique Photo
Class Code: UUU035
Unique Photo® and Adventures in Photography (AIP) would like to invite you to our new monthly meetups! On the last Thursday of each month, registrants will meet at Unique® for networking, equipment swaps, a pizza dinner, and presentations by special guest speakers. Please scroll down further to see what's in store for the next meeting!
*Last Thursday of each month is the regular meeting time. Due to holidays and other circumstances, please check this listing in case the meeting date/time is changed for any given month.
*Registrants have the option of attending the whole meeting or just the featured speaker presentation. Registration fee will remain the same.
*Registrants will receive their $10 tokens when signing in for the presentation.
10/26/17 Meeting:
Featured Speaker: Mo Devlin
Photographing Frozen Flowers
-
Next Class: Nov 01, 2017
Adding Impact to Your Landscape and Travel Photography
Class Code: UUU239
Join Sony Artisan of Imagery Joe Brady as he shares his approach, thought process and editing insights to produce beautiful images. By understanding the entire process from capture to edit to print to presentation, you can eliminate most problems before you even press the shutter. When you can visualize the final print, you will learn to make better decisions with composition and subject and also take fewer but better images.
After seeing how to better prepare for capturing the landscape, the second part of this class explores the editing processes in both Lightroom and Photoshop that can enhance and shape the original file into a beautiful photograph.
If you’ve ever been disappointed with the capture you see on the back of your camera, this presentation can help you to better understand why it’s happening and you will learn how to turn those seemingly disappointing raw files into great photographs!
-
(3)
Next Class: Nov 04, 2017
Location Lighting with Rick Friedman
Class Code: UUU358
If you have ever wanted to perfect your use of speedlights, you won't want to miss this workshop with award-winning photographer Rick Friedman! Whether you are a professional or amateur, you will greatly improve your knowledge of lighting when you learn how to properly utilize speedlights.
We'll begin by creating interesting light with one speedlight and then progress to using multiple speedlights. You'll work with models and use different light modifiers, grip equipment, and radio triggers to obtain the desired lighting effects. If weather permits, we'll also move outside to get different shots along the building. You can plan on leaving feeling empowered to capture great images, no matter what lighting situation you come up against!*Bring a camera, lenses, on-camera flashes, and lunch/snack.
*Rick will instruct using both Nikon and Canon systems.
*Attendees must already possess an understanding of ISO, shutter speed, aperture (FStop), and the function buttons of their speedlights.SAVE $49 when you register for both "Location Lighting" (UUU358) and "Advanced Location Lighting" (UUU369)! Add both classes to your cart and the savings will be automatic. -
Next Class: Nov 05, 2017
Advanced Location Lighting with Rick Friedman at the Photocoop
Class Code: UUU369
Lighting, lighting, and lighting! Join award-winning photographer Rick Friedman at The Photocoop, a commerical photography studio located just 10 minutes away from Unique (101 East Main St, Unit 6A, Little Falls, NJ 07424) for an advanced location lighting workshop.
You'll be spending the whole day at The Photocoop, working with and photographing models on a variety of sets. Rick will show you how to utilize studio strobes, portable studio strobes, and mixing the two for more unique shots. You'll also learn the different effects of hard light, soft light, and using color gels to highlight our images.
*Bring a camera, lenses, on-camera flashes, and lunch/snack.
*Rick will instruct using both Nikon and Canon systems.
*Attendees must already possess an understanding of ISO, shutter speed, aperture (FStop), and the function buttons of their speedlights.SAVE $49 when you register for both "Location Lighting" (UUU358) and "Advanced Location Lighting" (UUU369)! Add both classes to your cart and the savings will be automatic. -
(3)
Next Class: Nov 08, 2017
Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics
Class Code: UUU103
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.
-
Next Class: Nov 11, 2017
Intro to Lightroom with Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor
Class Code: UUU334
Join Adobe Certified instructor Blake Taylor for this hands-on class that will introduce you to Adobe Lightroom CC!
By following a photographic workflow, you’ll first learn how to import digital photos into Lightroom - from there, you’ll learn different ways to manage your photos as well as learn how make one-click adjustments all the way to making more advanced adjustments using the controls that Lightroom offers. You’ll also experiment with Lightroom’s non-destructive environment by enhancing a variety of photos by working within Lightroom’s Library and Develop modules. By the end of the class, you will have a much stronger working knowledge of the program and be ready to apply what you learned to your own photos.
*Seating is limited to 14 students.
*Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing university@uniquephoto.com. -
Next Class: Nov 15, 2017
Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering
Class Code: UUU200
Understanding the basics of exposure and metering 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.
How your camera's metering system works, metering modes, scene modes, advantages of RAW versus JPEG image files, interpreting the histogram, exposure compensation, manual controls and much more will all be discussed!
*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
-
Next Class: Nov 18, 2017
Introduction to Photoshop with Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor
Class Code: UUU329
If you are crunched for time and want to learn as much as you can about Photoshop as fast as you can, then this is the course for you! Learn the Basics of Photoshop with Certified Adobe Instructor Blake Taylor! Blake will review the essential tools to enhance your photographs.
NOTE: Practice images will be provided. You will receive a take home booklet to reference when needed.
WHAT TO BRING: Please bring 1-2 images you would like to work on. Each student will need a notebook (paper) and some type of storage and transfer media for image files to bring to and from class. Thumb drives or external pocket hard drives are all suitable. I would suggest nothing less than 4 gigabyte thumbdrive storage capacity with USB or Firewire connectivity. CD’s and DVD’s are not recommended for transferring digital media to and from class. The fastest storage media is either a thumb drive or pocket hard drive.*Seating is limited to 14 students.
*Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing university@uniquephoto.com. -
Next Class: Nov 18, 2017
Getting Started with Studio Portraits with Joe Brady
Class Code: UUU241
Classic portrait lighting is something that every portrait photographer should know. Join host and Sony Artisan Joe Brady as he show how and why you want to consider making the jump up to studio monolights from standard on-camera flashes.
From one to four or more lights on a portrait set, learn how to place and measure lights and how different light shapers affect the quality and intensity of light on your subject. You’ll see how to create shape and dimension to flatter your subject and learn how to create a portrait that sets a mood and tells a story that your clients will love.
In addition to creating classic lighting sets, Joe will then share some tips for creating headshots and share some light shapers that are great for creating dramatic lighting effects!
*Limited to 15 students. Register early!
Featured Workshops
-
Sold Out!
(1)
Next Class:
Capture the Scarlet Knights Rutgers Football
Class Code: UUU518
Join us at Rutgers University's High Point Solutions Stadium and shoot a Scarlet Knights Football home game!
Registration includes:
- Instructional seminar on sports photography and shooting techniques
- Exclusive on-field photography access during pre-game warm-ups
- Ability to continue shooting from your lower level seats (usually within 15 rows of the field)Please note that we are only offering two games this season! Be sure to register early before they're sold out!
- 09/30/17 vs. Ohio State (5:30pm Meet-up)
- 10/21/17 vs. Purdue (10:00am Meet-up) *HomecomingOnly 8 spots available per game!
More information and details will be sent via email the week of the game date.Registration closes at 12:00pm on the Friday prior.
Sponsored by
Our special guest instructor for 10/21 vs. Purdue is Sony's Gene Szucs!
We'll have a9 cameras and 100-400mm lenses to try! -
Sold Out!
(3)
Next Class:
Rutgers Football Ultimate Experience: Be An Official Team Photographer
Class Code: UUU519
Become an official Rutgers Team Photographer during a Scarlet Knights football game at the High Point Solutions Stadium with your own FIELD PASS!
Registration includes:
- Instructional seminar on sports photography and shooting techniques
- Exclusive on-field photography access during pre-game warm-ups
- VIP parking pass
- Opportunity to meet the official Rutgers Team Photographer and then continue shooting on the sidelines once the game beginsPlease note that we are only offering two games this season! Be sure to register early before they're sold out!
- 09/30/17 vs. Ohio State (5:30pm Meet-up)
- 10/21/17 vs. Purdue (10:00am Meet-up)Only 4 spots are available per game!
More information and details will be sent via email the week of the game date. Registrants will need to pick up their parking passes prior to the game date at our Fairfield store.Registration closes at 12:00pm on the Friday prior.
Sponsored by
Our special guest instructor for 10/21 vs. Purdue is Sony's Gene Szucs!
We'll have a9 cameras and 100-400mm lenses to try! -
Next Class: Oct 28, 2017
Photowalk at the Bronx Zoo with Michael Downey
Class Code: UUU414
Join Michael Downey for a photowalk through the zoo, photographing animals as they exist in a simulated natural environment. Michael will show you techniques for making your image look as if the animals are in the wild, eliminating reflections, glare, and fencing in your shots!
The day starts with a short 30-minute class and then the trek begins. You can stay with Michael or take your own journey through the wild. Either way, Michael will be at the zoo until 2:00pm to provide assistance in capturing the image you had hoped for.
*Please meet Michael at Bronx River Gate from Bronx River Parkway Parking.
*Registration includes admission to the zoo, the congo gorilla forest, and the butterfly garden. Feel free to bring the kids for this one! -
Next Class: Oct 29, 2017
Fall Foliage and Covered Bridges of Lehigh Valley with Ron Wyatt
Class Code: UUU514
The history of covered bridges in Pennsylvania can be traced back to European roots. The first covered bridge is thought to have been built in the mid 1300s between Germany and Switzerland. German immigrants brought the idea and design to this country. Covered bridges were usually named after the builders, local residents, or nearby businesses, which often were working gristmills along the waterways in the vicinity of the bridges. Bridges were covered to keep the plank roadways dry. Some also say the bridges were covered to resemble barns so that horses would be less hesitant to enter.
Join Ron Wyatt and Unique Photo for a day of exploring and photographing some of Pennsylvania's covered bridges in the midst of Fall and its vibrant foliage! Of the 200+ covered bridges still standing in Pennsylvania, seven excellent examples are community treasures in Lehigh Valley. Capture the romantic quality of a time when life moved more slowly.*Limited to 10 registrants.
*Van transportation is included and leaves promptly from Unique at 6:00am.
*There will be some walking at each covered bridge stop, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
*Please bring your own lunch and snacks. -
Next Class: Nov 17, 2017
Photography at the Wolf Conservation Center
Class Code: UUU525
Join Michael Downey for our first trip to the Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) in South Salem, NY! The WCC is home for up to 30 wolves, four of which are "Ambassadors" whose presence helps visitors understand the importance of wild wolves. In addition, several red and Mexican gray wolves also reside at the center as part of their Species Survival Plan (SSP) program to help conserve threatened and endangered species. You'll have a chance to capture photographs from port holes and an elevated tower.
Seminar at Unique: Fri, Nov. 17th (6pm - 7:30pm)
Excursion to WCC: Sun, Nov. 19th (7:30am - 12:30pm)*Transportation is included. Bus will leave from Unique promptly at 7:30am and return at approximately 12:30pm.
*Limited to 20 registrants. -
Next Class: Dec 16, 2017
Photographing Birds at The Raptor Trust
Class Code: UUU524
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 permament bird residents! The day will begin with a brief photography seminar with Michael. You'll then have a chance to photograph at least three different kinds of birds, which may include owls, hawks, and falcons. Indoors, there will be a station set up with a backdrop and continuous lighting. Outdoors, there will be two shooting stations with perches: one against a large pine tree, and one with an open field as the backdrop.
*Limited to 10 attendees.
*Meetup is at the Raptor Trust Visitor Parking area (1452 White Bridge Road, Millington, NJ 07946).
*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 be postpon the workshop to January. Please keep an eye on this listing and your email on Friday, December 15th. -
Next Class: Mar 25, 2018
Photographing Sicily, an Island of Light
Class Code: UUU457
Join Unique Photo and Open Sky Expeditions in Sicily, an island of light, on a meticulously crafted itinerary during Holy Week, at the emergence of the spring bloom! Early spring on Italy’s largest island is a time of great vitality. Winter has receded: the almond trees blossom, the scent of orange blossoms fill the air, and fields are alive with pink and purple clover, yellow mustard, blue flax, and bright red patches of poppies. Sicily has woken. The energy is palpable: in the fields, in the cities, and in the incredible warmth of the locals. Tiny plums, cherries, and paschal lambs appear in the display cases of pasticcerias. And in the old quarters of the island’s medieval cities, a week of processions and reenactments culminates in the bright festivities and folk dramas of Good Friday & an Easter Sunday inflected with ancient traditions. Experience the light and warmth of this cultural melting pot of an island on a trip especially designed for the photographer’s eye.
Included: Comprehensive pre-departure information, accommodations in carefully-selected four star and boutique hotels, meals as indicated in the itinerary, special access to Holy Week events and traditions, all gratuities, plus a complimentary travel wallet and personalized travel notebook with your final documents. Scroll down for all details!
Please note that airfare is NOT included with this registration. Our tour operator partner can assist you with booking flights.Group is limited to 12 participants. Don't delay in reserving your seat!