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  • Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering

    Next Class: Dec 11, 2018

    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.

  • Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics

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    Next Class: Jan 08, 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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Featured Workshops

  • Holiday Pet Portraits with Santa

    Next Class: Dec 15, 2018

    Holiday Pet Portraits with Santa

    Class Code: UUU095

    The holiday season is approaching! Kick things off with Unique Photo and bring your furry, four-legged friends for a photo with Santa! Professional photographer Rick Gerrity will be here to capture the portraits! We'll have costume props for your pets and a festive Christmas backdrop, complete with a decorated tree.

    Once your session is complete, you will receive a 5"x7" matted print of your pet's best photo (as picked by you!) from our professional Photo Lab. We will also give you (2) duplicate prints of the same photo, unmatted. Depending on how busy our Photo Lab is at the time, you may be able to get the prints the day of, or they can be picked up another day/time.

    ** Portion of proceeds will be donated to Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover, NJ. Read about their mission below!
    IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

    • Though we love all pets, this event is designed specifically for cats and dogs.
    • Please note you will only be able to choose ONE photo to be printed. 
    • Photo will be of your pet with Santa only. No owners.
    • ONLY ONE PET may be photographed with Santa per session.     
    • If you have 2-3 pets, you may purchase up to a max of 3 sessions at $25 each.
    • Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled session. Please don't be late or you might have to forfeit your session!
    • All pets should be on a leash or in a secure carrier, up-to-date with vaccines, and friendly with other animals and people.
    • We will be on a tight schedule and CANNOT accept walk-ins.
    • There will be NO REFUNDS or rescheduling because this is a charity event. You may transfer your registered session to a friend or family member.

  • Philadelphia Museum of Art with Michael Downey

    Next Class: Jan 12, 2019

    Philadelphia Museum of Art with Michael Downey

    Class Code: UUU448

    From the designs of Charles Eames and Patricia Urquiola to 1960s Pop Art psychedelia, the art of the Philadelphia Museum of Art can provide great inspiration to your vision and help improve your photography. Join Michael Downey through the exhibits here, as well as the ones within the Rodin Museum and the Perelman Building.

    *Limited to 15 registrants.
    *Meet Michael at the Lenfest Hall inside the West Entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
    *Includes: Museum admissions and 30-minute class on low light photography and shooting in museums.
    *Michael will provide photographic support until 3:00pm. You are welcome to stay until closing if you'd like.
    *No flash photography or tripods allowed.

  • Photography at the Wolf Conservation Center

    Next Class: Jan 19, 2019

    Photography at the Wolf Conservation Center

    Class Code: UUU525

    Join Michael Downey for a 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, January 18th (6pm - 7:30pm)
    Excursion to WCC: Sat, January 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.

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