Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops

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  Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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  Next Class: Aug 25, 2019

  Ultimate Understanding Your Camera Full Day Workshop with Rick Gerrity

  Class Code: UUU120

  If you are interested in photography but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the classroom, we understand -- life gets in the way of your free time! Why not learn all you need to know about your DSLR or mirrorless camera in one Sunday? In this intensive full-day class, master all of the tips, tricks, and techniques in our most popular trio of classes: Understanding Your Camera.

  *Lunch will be included.
  *Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
  *Due to the structure of this class, vouchers cannot be used.

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  Next Class: Aug 29, 2019

  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.

  
  Thursday, 8/29/19 Meeting:
  Featured Speaker: Lisa Cuchara
  Creativity is contagious, pass it on!

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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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  Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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  Next Class: Sep 10, 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: Sep 14, 2019

  Tips and Tricks of Infrared Photography with Martin Bluhm

  Class Code: UUU280

  Infrared photography is now getting more popular since digital camera sensors can reveal infrared light which is invisible to the human eye. Infrared photos provide a very special atmosphere which cannot easily achieved with regular light photography.  
  
  Join photographer Martin Bluhm and learn all about it! This class includes infrared filter techniques, infrared and full spectrum camera conversions, and different applications for infrared photography. The second portion of the class shows you how to post-process infrared RAW files into false color or black and white photos. Martin will also mentions ways to create infrared-like photos from regular color photos.

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  Next Class: Sep 17, 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: Oct 27, 2019

  Seeing Lines: From Conception to Completion with Sharon Tenenbaum

  Class Code: UUU182

  Join internationally acclaimed fine art photographer Sharon Tenenbaum as she discusses the vision and application of creating fine art architectural photography and celebrating lines, curves, and tones.
  
  In this presentation, Sharon will go through the visual thought process of creating her 'Sundial' series in particular, from what she originally envisioned in her mind's eye, to her in-camera 'as is' captures and post-processing concept.

  

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