Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops

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  Next Class: Oct 08, 2022

  Intro to Photoshop CC 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.

  *Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing [email protected] We'll also be emailing you files that you'll need to download prior to the class date.
  *Limited to 8 registrants.

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  Next Class: Oct 11, 2022

  Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering

  Class Code: UUU200

  This class takes place at our FAIRFIELD location.
  If you want to register for class in Philly (PA), click here.

  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!

  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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  Next Class: Oct 12, 2022

  Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics (Philly)

  Class Code: UUUP103

  This class takes place at our PHILADELPHIA location.
  If you want to register for class in Fairfield (NJ), click here.

  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.

  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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  Next Class: Oct 15, 2022

  Intro to Lightroom Classic CC 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.
  
  *Our digital lab has MAC desktops. If you'd prefer to bring your own laptop, please let us know ahead of time by emailing [email protected] We'll also be emailing you files that you'll need to download prior to the class date.
  *Limited to 8 registrants.

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  Next Class: Oct 18, 2022

  Understanding Your Camera III: Composition and Shooting

  Class Code: UUU201

  This class takes place at our FAIRFIELD location.
  If you want to register for class in Philly (PA), click here.

  Knowing all the science and mathematics behind photography can only take you so far. The art of photography is 90 percent seeing and 10 percent photographing. Learn the vital aspects and rules of image composition and graphic design as they apply to taking photographs, as well as how to analyze color temperature of light and its effects on your photographs.

  Once we've covered the essentials of white balance and composition, students will spend the remainder of the class shooting and practicing everything they've learned in the "Understanding Your Camera" series of classes!

  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
  *Class size will be limited.

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  Next Class: Oct 19, 2022

  Understanding Your Camera II: Exposure and Metering (Philly)

  Class Code: UUUP104

  This class takes place at our PHILADELPHIA location.
  If you want to register for class in Fairfield (NJ), click here.

  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!

  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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  Next Class: Oct 23, 2022

  Ultimate Understanding Your Camera (Philly)

  Class Code: UUUP120

  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 day? In this intensive full-day class, master all of the tips, tricks, and techniques in our most popular trio of classes: Understanding Your Camera.

  *Includes 1-hour lunch break. You may bring your own lunch or head out to a local spot.
  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
  *Due to the class structure, vouchers cannot be used.

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  Next Class: Oct 26, 2022

  Understanding Your Camera III: Composition and Shooting (Philly)

  Class Code: UUUP105

  This class takes place at our PHILADELPHIA location.
  If you want to register for class in Fairfield (NJ), click here.

  Knowing all the science and mathematics behind photography can only take you so far. The art of photography is 90 percent seeing and 10 percent photographing. Learn the vital aspects and rules of image composition and graphic design as they apply to taking photographs, as well as how to analyze color temperature of light and its effects on your photographs.

  Once we've covered the essentials of white balance and composition, students will spend the remainder of the class shooting and practicing everything they've learned in the "Understanding Your Camera" series of classes!

  *This class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.

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