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  Next Class: Jun 25, 2019

  Intro to Flash Photography

  Class Code: UUU207

  In this class, Michael Downey will teach students how to manage additional lighting. The class will cover the pop-up flash built into DSLRs, as well as speedlites that go into the hot shoe.  You'll also learn how to use flash as the main, key, and fill light.  Flash compensation will also be discussed.

  Demonstrations include bouncing/reflecting flash, diffusing the light, and using flash for subject separation.

  If you want to register for this class at Hoboken, click here.

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  Next Class: Jul 02, 2019

  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.

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  Next Class: Jul 09, 2019

  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.

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  Next Class: Jul 13, 2019

  Get to Know Your Sony with Gene Szucs (Sony)

  Class Code: UUU138

  Come see why Sony is not only the #1 Mirrorless Camera sold, but why Sony is the #1 full frame camera brand.

  Join Sony's Digital Imaging Trainer, Gene Everett Szucs, as we discuss the transition from DSLR to mirrorless, and how it can simplify your workflow as a photographer and media creator. Get an introduction to the Sony mirrorless landscape, and get an intimate look at learning the Sony interface!

  
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  Next Class: Jul 20, 2019

  Intro 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.

  *Seating is limited to 11 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. We'll also be emailing you files that you'll need to download prior to the class date.

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  Next Class: Aug 03, 2019

  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 Classic 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, make one-click adjustments, and then 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 11 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. We'll also be emailing you files that you'll need to download prior to the class date.

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  Next Class: Sep 07, 2019

  Intro to Photoshop CC 5-Week Intensive Workshop with Blake Taylor

  Class Code: UUU493

  Join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for this intensive 5-week, hands-on class that will introduce you to the latest version of Adobe Photoshop CC! Even if this is the very first time you’ve ever worked in Photoshop, the class will start with the very basics. You'll learn how to open up Photoshop and how to bring a Raw image into Photoshop by way of Camera Raw, as well as the basics of image enhancements.
  
  Once you are comfortable with the basics, you will begin to learn more advanced techniques, from creating selections and masks in order to enhance just parts of a photo, to learning about blending modes, to creating adjustment layers. You will also spend lots of time experimenting on your own with your personal photos. By the end of the 5 weeks, you will have lots of information so that you can better teach yourself how to make your photos look their best! 

  Registration Includes 5 Saturday Sessions:
  September 7th 2019 (11:00am - 1:00pm) 
  September 14th 2019 (11:00am - 1:00pm)
  September 28th 2019 (11:00am - 1:00pm) 
  October 5th 2019 (11:00am - 1:00pm) 
  October 12th 2019 (11:00am - 1:00pm)

  WHAT TO BRING: 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.
  
  *Seating is limited to 11 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. We'll then also email you files to download prior to the class date.

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