Unique University – Photography Classes & Workshops
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- Thu, Sep 21 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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- Thu, Sep 21 6:30PM - 8:30PM
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- Sat, Sep 23 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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- Sat, Sep 23 11:00AM - 2:00PM
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- Sun, Sep 24 11:30AM - 4:30PM
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Next Class: Sep 21, 2017
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 24, 2017
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 weekend day? In this intensive class, master all of the tips, tricks and techniques of our most popular trio, 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, previous registrations including Bundle Purchases, Groupon, Living Social, and Amazon Local vouchers cannot be used. -
Next Class: Sep 27, 2017
Editing and Enhancing Landscape and Nature Photography with Lightroom
Class Code: UUU236
Oftentimes the best digital capture doesn’t look that great on the back of your camera. Why is this? Protecting the highlights in a high contrast scene makes the midtones and shadows appear murky and flat.
Getting the best capture possible is a great place to start, but you need to know how to shape light, contrast and color to bring out the full beauty of your images. In this course, Sony Artisan Joe Brady will explain how to use all of the tools in the Lightroom Develop Module to turn good images into great ones!
*Please note that class does NOT take place in the digital lab.
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Next Class: Oct 04, 2017
Editing and Enhancing Landscape and Nature Photography with Photoshop
Class Code: UUU237
While Lightroom is a great tool for performing basic edits to your images, the power of Photoshop allows more precise control, more accurate selections, and the ability to use layers, masks, and blending modes to enhance images far beyond.
Come see where Lightroom leaves off and learn how Photoshop can take your images to the next level with Sony Artisan Joe Brady! Photoshop’s pixel based editing gives you the ultimate in control to shape your photographs the absolute best they can be.
*Please note that class does NOT take place in the digital lab.
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Next Class: Oct 11, 2017
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.
Featured Workshops
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Next Class: Sep 23, 2017
Photography at the Wings and Wheels Expo
Class Code: UUU446
Join Michael Downey at this year's Wings & Wheels Expo to photograph vintage military aircrafts and cars at the Essex County Airport! Registration includes a photography seminar on-site to begin the day and Michael's photographic assistance until 12:00pm. The Expo runs until 5:00pm, so you're welcome to stay until the end!
Aircrafts present may include the EAA B-17 Aluminum Overcast, TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber, P-51 "Never Miss", Japanese D-3, and many more. There will also be live entertainment, food stands, performances, exhibits, tours, the "Warbird Pinup" models, and helicopter rides in addition to the classic car show. Feel free to bring the family along!
We'll also have the medium format Fujifilm GFX 50S for you to try out at Wings & Wheels! Be sure to bring an extra memory card so you can take your shots home!
*Meet at Essex County Airport (27 Wright Way, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
*Limited to 30 attendees.
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Next Class: Sep 30, 2017
Capture the Scarlet Knights Rutgers Football
Class Code: UUU518
Join us and Head Instructor Michael Downey at Rutgers University's High Point Solutions Stadium and shoot a Scarlet Knights Football home game!
Registration includes:
- Instructional seminar on sports photography and shooting techniques
- Exclusive on-field photography access during pre-game warm-ups
- Ability to continue shooting from your lower level seats (usually within 15 rows of the field)Please note that we are only offering two games this season! Be sure to register early before they're sold out!
- 09/30/17 vs. Ohio State (5:30pm Meet-up)
- 10/21/17 vs. Purdue (10:00am Meet-up) *HomecomingOnly 8 spots available per game!
More information and details will be sent via email the week of the game date.Registration closes at 12:00pm on the Friday prior.
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Next Class: Sep 30, 2017
Rutgers Football Ultimate Experience: Be An Official Team Photographer
Class Code: UUU519
Become an official Rutgers Team Photographer during a Scarlet Knights football game at the High Point Solutions Stadium with your own FIELD PASS!
Registration includes:
- Instructional seminar on sports photography and shooting techniques
- Exclusive on-field photography access during pre-game warm-ups
- VIP parking pass
- Opportunity to meet the official Rutgers Team Photographer and then continue shooting on the sidelines once the game beginsPlease note that we are only offering two games this season! Be sure to register early before they're sold out!
- 09/30/17 vs. Ohio State (5:30pm Meet-up)
- 10/21/17 vs. Purdue (10:00am Meet-up)Only 4 spots are available per game!
More information and details will be sent via email the week of the game date. Registrants will need to pick up their parking passes prior to the game date at our Fairfield store.Registration closes at 12:00pm on the Friday prior.
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Next Class: Oct 05, 2017
Morocco: A Visual Feast 11-Day Photo Journey with David Wells
Class Code: UUU451
Hone your photography skills alongside professional photographer David Wells in one of the most visually striking settings on the planet, through thoughtfully-crafted workshops in Morocco’s Imperial Cities and a magical expedition to the Sahara Desert via the Atlas Mountains. Open Sky Expeditions Senior Tour Leader and Photographer Temu Nana will act as our personal host throughout.
Included: Comprehensive pre-departure information, accommodations in deluxe hotels and private desert camps, meals as indicated in the itinerary, and a complimentary travel wallet and personalized travel notebook with your final documents. Scroll down for all details!
Please note that airfare to and back from Morocco is NOT included with this registration. Our tour operator partner can assist you with booking flights (which currently vary from $750 - $900 round-trip from New York depending on which airports you fly into/out of, and if you participate in either extension).Pricing is subject to change after certain dates. Please refer to the "REGISTRATION RATES" section of the description below for details. Seating is limited to 13 participants. Don't delay in reserving your seat!
Save $500 when you sign up for this excursion by June 20th! Please call Alex at 212-441-0024 or email university@uniquephoto.com to take advantage of this Early Bird Special price.
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Next Class: Oct 13, 2017
Chasing the Northern Lights Photo Adventure
Class Code: UUU434
Unique Photo® has once again teamed up with group of night sky photography experts to give you an amazing opportunity to travel above the Arctic Circle, seek the Northern Lights, and explore the fantastic landscape of Arctic Norway.
From October 13th - 20th, you’ll be based in Tromso, Norway – the “Aurora Capital of the World”. Most of the city (population: 72,000) is on an island surrounded by majestic mountain vistas and views of the fjords. By night and day – it’s a haven for photographers.
Included: Airfare from Newark International Airport (EWR), hotel, breakfasts, and luxury coach on some nights. Scroll down and read the OVERVIEW below for hotel, booking, and additional important information.
Pricing is subject to change after September 13th. Please refer to the "REGISTRATION RATES & INFO" section of the description below for details.
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Next Class: Oct 28, 2017
Photowalk at the Bronx Zoo with Michael Downey
Class Code: UUU414
Join Michael Downey for a photowalk through the zoo, photographing animals as they exist in a simulated natural environment. Michael will show you techniques for making your image look as if the animals are in the wild, eliminating reflections, glare, and fencing in your shots!
The day starts with a short 30-minute class and then the trek begins. You can stay with Michael or take your own journey through the wild. Either way, Michael will be at the zoo until 2:00pm to provide assistance in capturing the image you had hoped for.
*Please meet Michael at Bronx River Gate from Bronx River Parkway Parking.
*Registration includes admission to the zoo, the congo gorilla forest, and the butterfly garden. Feel free to bring the kids for this one! -
Next Class: Oct 29, 2017
Fall Foliage and Covered Bridges of Lehigh Valley with Ron Wyatt
Class Code: UUU514
The history of covered bridges in Pennsylvania can be traced back to European roots. The first covered bridge is thought to have been built in the mid 1300s between Germany and Switzerland. German immigrants brought the idea and design to this country. Covered bridges were usually named after the builders, local residents, or nearby businesses, which often were working gristmills along the waterways in the vicinity of the bridges. Bridges were covered to keep the plank roadways dry. Some also say the bridges were covered to resemble barns so that horses would be less hesitant to enter.
Join Ron Wyatt and Unique Photo for a day of exploring and photographing some of Pennsylvania's covered bridges in the midst of Fall and its vibrant foliage! Of the 200+ covered bridges still standing in Pennsylvania, seven excellent examples are community treasures in Lehigh Valley. Capture the romantic quality of a time when life moved more slowly.*Limited to 10 registrants.
*Van transportation is included and leaves promptly from Unique at 6:00am.
*There will be some walking at each covered bridge stop, so please wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
*Please bring your own lunch and snacks.