Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops

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  Next Class: Sep 22, 2018

  Film Photography with Martin Bluhm

  Class Code: UUU284

  Analog photography currently experiences a comeback since film is a different medium than digital and leads to different effects not easily reproducible in digital. This class with Martin Bluhm covers small, medium, and large format film photography and provide an overview about commercially available films and benefits of each film format with pros and cons compared to digital photography.
  
  You will learn methods to develop B&W, color, and slide film cost-effective at home, and digitizing negatives and positives for quickly sharing the achieved results. We will also cover enlarger-based printing of negatives in each size format.

  *Please note that this is strictly a lecture.

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  Next Class: Sep 22, 2018

  Sigma with Roman: A Paradigm Shift in Bird Photography (Sigma)

  Class Code: UUU152

  This instructional program represents a fundamental change in the way today’s bird photographers should think and do things, especially when it comes to birds in flight! Sigma Pro Roman Kurywczak will cover everything from gear to settings and techniques while also covering some of the most common mistakes photographers make in this exciting field.
  
  Questions will be encouraged and answered throughout the presentation so that those attending gain a clear understanding of the principles of bird photography!

  Don't miss our other Sigma with Roman class: For the Love of Landscapes (1:30pm - 3:00pm)!

  
  Sponsored by
  

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  Next Class: Sep 22, 2018

  Sigma with Roman: For the Love of Landscapes (Sigma)

  Class Code: UUU153

  Join Sigma Pro Roman Kurywczak on this inspirational journey showcasing the magic of the landscapes near and far. Roman will provide you with tips, settings, techniques, as well as necessary gear for capturing stunning images of your very own both during the day or at night!

  Don't miss our other Sigma with Roman class: A Paradigm Shift in Bird Photography (11:00am - 12:30pm)!

  
  Sponsored by
  

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  Next Class: Sep 26, 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.

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  Next Class: Sep 27, 2018

  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.

  
  9/27/18 Meeting:
  Featured Speaker: Loren Fisher
  Water Drop Photography

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  Next Class: Oct 09, 2018

  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: Oct 13, 2018

  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. 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 13 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: Oct 27, 2018

  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 13 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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