Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops
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- Fri, Jan 22 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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- Fri, Jan 22 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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- Sat, Jan 23 10:30AM - 3:30PM
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- Tue, Jan 26 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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- Tue, Jan 26 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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- Wed, Jan 27 5:30PM - 7:00PM
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- Thu, Jan 28 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Featured Classes
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Next Class: Jan 26, 2021
Intro to Macro Photography
Class Code: UUU208
Join Michael Downey as he discusses the distinction for close-up, macro, and micro photography.
First, the necessary tools and accessories will be reviewed. Next, camera settings and lens settings will be covered in great detail. The proper technique for macro photography will be demonstrated and finally, potential subject matter is discussed.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
Next Class: Jan 28, 2021
Monthly Meetup with Adventures in Photography and Unique Photo (ONLINE)
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 will receive Zoom invites via email on the day of the meetup.
*Registrants will receive $10 account credits 3-5 business days after the meetup.- ONLINE MEETUP -
Thursday, January 28th
Featured Speaker: Joel Tjintjelaar
B&W Fine Art Photography
Zoom invites will be sent via email on the meetup day.
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Next Class: Feb 05, 2021
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.*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
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Next Class: Feb 09, 2021
Understanding Your Camera I: The Basics
Class Code: UUU103
This class takes place at our FAIRFIELD location.
If you want to register for class in Philly (PA), 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.*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
Next Class: Feb 16, 2021
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!
*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
Next Class: Feb 23, 2021
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!
*Please note that this class is NOT for point-and-shoot cameras.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
Next Class: Mar 02, 2021
Intro to Flash Photography
Class Code: UUU207
This class takes place at our FAIRFIELD location.
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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms.
Featured Workshops
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UUOnline Mentoring: Photoshop Deep Dive with Blake Taylor
Class Code: UUU615
Join Unique Photo and Join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a 5-session online mentoring workshop and learn the necessary creative and technical Photoshop skills you'll need to improve the quality of your photos! Topics include:
· Camera RAW & Smart Objects
· Reading Histogram & Info Palette
· Color Range Selections
· White Balancing a Photo
· Rubber & Clone Stamp Tools
· Adjustment Layers & Masks
· Cropping, Resizing, & Exporting Photos
WEDNESDAYS (5:30pm - 7:00pm EST)
Session 1: January 13th 2021
Session 2: January 20th 2021
Session 3: January 27th 2021
Session 4: February 3rd 2021
Session 5: February 10th 2021
BE PREPARED: Students should have Photoshop CC installed in order to follow along. Students will receive PDFs with detailed lesson notes after each class.
HOW TO WATCH: Registrants will receive a Zoom invite the day of each session. As sessions are completed, they will become viewable as recorded videos under your "Unique University Online" account tab. You can rewatch any sessions at your leisure until a week after the last session.
*Limited to 14 registrants.
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Next Class: Jan 23, 2021
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.FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
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Next Class: Feb 06, 2021
Metropolitan Museum of Art Photowalk with Michael Downey
Class Code: UUU403
With the persistent cold weather, it's a perfect time to photograph indoors. Join Head Instructor Michael Downey on a photowalk through the exhibits of the Metropolitan Museum of Art!
Michael will start with a 30-minute photo class covering low light photography and photography in museums. From Ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe to Africa, Oceania and then on to the classical world of the Ancient Greeks and Romans, we will encounter works that reflect humankind's highest achievements. We can make it a photographic highlights tour which includes the Arms and Armor Gallery, the Temple of Dendur, the Asmat Canoe, and of course, Van Gogh. Let's see who can tell this story in the most powerful way!*Limited to 10 registrants.
*Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
•Meet in the Main Hall inside the Main Entrance at 82nd St.
*Tripods and flashes will not be allowed.
*Registration includes admission to the Met and Cloisters for 3 consecutive days.
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Next Class: Feb 13, 2021
Drones 101: Hands-on 2-Day Workshop with Timothy Hughes
Class Code: UUU520
Gain an overall knowledge of drone types and applications in this 2-day workshop at Unique Photo Fairfield! With the help of a licensed drone pilot, Timothy Hughes, you'll develop an understanding of safe drone practices, pre-flight checks, and operation. The goal of this hands-on course is to ensure that you feel comfortable with your drone and are able to operate it while also understanding how to handle any issues that may arise.
Topics Include:
• Types of drones and their best suited applications
• Basics of setup and operation
• How to connect your equipment
• System setup, statuses, and flight modes
• How to evaluate GPS, link quality, battery level
• How to perform a compass calibration
• How to avoid magnetic interference prompt situations
• Reading your map and flight telemetry data
• Learning and conforming to FAA Rules
• Navigating back to home point if you lose line of sight
• Understanding controllers and in-flight stick commandsOnce all of the preflight data is learned in the classroom, we'll move into startup and takeoff procedures. We'll discuss the proper location for taking off and ensure your environment is safe for drone operation. Outdoors in the parking lot, you'll learn how to take off and land manually as well as automatically. We'll work to further your knowledge of each in-flight stick command as well as what each controller key does through more hands-on practice. Each student will have time to fly their drones with the instructor's assistance.
*Limited to 6 registrants.
*Please bring your drone for the hands-on portions of the workshop.
*If you need a drone, DJI drones are available in our Rental Department.
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Next Class: Feb 15, 2021
*FREE RSVP* Camera Trade-in Week at Unique Photo (Fairfield)
Class Code: UUU060
Looking to get the best value on your old and used camera gear? RSVP to stop by for a trade-in consultation at Unique Photo Fairfield during our Camera Trade-in Week from February 15th - 21st, 2021.
Our trained, professional consultants will be evaluating gear all week and offering a 10% BONUS value for store credit trade-ins!Please note these items below are not applicable for trade-in.
This list is not all-inclusive, but serves as a basic guide.
• Slide projectors and accessories
• Darkroom equipment
• Tripods
• Video cameras (with the exception of current professional models)
• Super 8/16mm cameras
• Lighting equipment
• Drones
• GoPro cameras
• Department store/third party brands
• Point-and-shoot cameras (with some exceptions)
• Plastic body film cameras*All equipment must be in fully working condition.
*Everyone MUST wear a mask in-store.
*If you are unsure about something, or have any questions, please contact us ahead of time at trades@uniquephoto.com.
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Next Class: Feb 15, 2021
*FREE RSVP* Camera Trade-in Week at Unique Photo (Philly)
Class Code: UUUP060
Looking to get the best value on your old and used camera gear? RSVP to stop by for a trade-in consultation at Unique Photo Philadelphia during our Camera Trade-in Week from February 15th - 21st, 2021.
Our trained, professional consultants will be evaluating gear all week and offering a 10% BONUS value for store credit trade-ins!Please note these items below are not applicable for trade-in.
This list is not all-inclusive, but serves as a basic guide.
• Slide projectors and accessories
• Darkroom equipment
• Tripods
• Video cameras (with the exception of current professional models)
• Super 8/16mm cameras
• Lighting equipment
• Drones
• GoPro cameras
• Department store/third party brands
• Point-and-shoot cameras (with some exceptions)
• Plastic body film cameras*All equipment must be in fully working condition.
*Everyone MUST wear a mask in-store.
*If you are unsure about something, or have any questions, please contact us ahead of time at trades@uniquephoto.com. -
Next Class: Feb 18, 2021
Painting with Fire with Michael Downey
Class Code: UUU113
Join Michael Downey as he leads a brief seminar on night photography incorporating burning light. He will share techniques, photo equipment requirements, and materials used for achieving images like the ones below. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to create similar images safely outdoors on the Unique Photo property.
There will be three different staging areas that each participant will rotate through. This way, everyone will have an opportunity to photograph several different designs from different positions. You will leave that evening with a body of work illustrating just how amazing photographing fire can look.
Equipment Required: Camera, fully charged battery, media card, remote shutter release, and tripod.FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• Social distancing guidelines will be followed.
• Class size will be limited.
• All students MUST wear masks in classrooms. -
Next Class: Feb 20, 2021
Museum of Modern Art Photowalk with Michael Downey
Class Code: UUU550
Escape the cold and practice your photography by joining Michael Downey at the Museum of Modern Art! The day begins with a 30-minute class covering low light photography and taking photos in museums. Tripods and flash photography aren't allowed, but we can capture wonderful images regardless!
We will check out the works, "Private Lives Public Spaces," Haegue Yang: Handles, and Shuzo Azuchi Guliber's Cinematic Illumination, along with others. It'll be a photographic highlights tour of modern art.
*Limited to 10 registrants.
*Please wear masks and practice social distancing.
*Tripods and flashes will not be allowed.
*Meet Michael at the main entrance at W 53rd St.