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Calling All Creators! 
 
We&rsquo;re inviting photographers, videographers, and creators of all kinds to join us at Unique Photo Philly on Saturday, June 27th for an unforgettable Creators Challenge event! Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. Afterwards, submit your 5 favorite photos&nbsp;(captured at any of the day&#39;s photowalks or live shoots)&nbsp;for a chance to win a Unique Photo Gift Card! 
 
Learn how to capture the movement, athleticism, and grace of dance with Steve Vaccariello! Dancers express their art through the precision, power and moving poetry. This gives a photographer a unique opportunity to work with momentum, composition and storytelling all at the same time. We&#39;ll learn how to anticipate movements, light muscular bodies, and compose powerful shots full of energy and passion with the help of our featured ballerinas. 
 
Multiple sessions are available! Each session is limited to 20 registrants. 
[ 10am - 11:30am ] &nbsp; Capturing Dance Photowalk 
[ 12:30pm - 2pm ] &nbsp; Capturing Dance with Strobes (with guest JC Carey) 
[ 3pm - 4:30pm ] &nbsp; Capturing Dance with Strobes On-Location (with guest JC Carey) 
 
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Unique Photo Creators Challenge: Dance with Steve Vaccariello (Philly)

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Calling All Creators! 
 
We&rsquo;re inviting photographers, videographers, and creators of all kinds to join us at Unique Photo Philly on Saturday, June 27th for an unforgettable Creators Challenge event! Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. Afterwards, submit your 5 favorite photos&nbsp;(captured at any of the day&#39;s photowalks or live shoots)&nbsp;for a chance to win a Unique Photo Gift Card! 
 
Join JC Carey for a hands-on experience designed for photographers who are ready to move past the basics and start making confident lighting decisions outdoors. Using the Westcott FJ Wireless System, we&rsquo;ll work through real outdoor lighting situations where ambient light, background brightness, direction, power, and modifier choice all matter. 
 
Multiple sessions are available! Each session is limited to 20 registrants. 
[ 10am - 11am ] &nbsp; Outdoor Lighting Lab 
[ 12:30pm - 1:30pm ] &nbsp; Outdoor Lighting Lab 
 
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Unique Photo Creators Challenge: Outdoor Lighting Lab with JC Carey (Philly)

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Calling All Creators! 
 
We&rsquo;re inviting photographers, videographers, and creators of all kinds to join us at Unique Photo Philly on Saturday, June 27th for an unforgettable Creators Challenge event! Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. Afterwards, submit your 5 favorite photos&nbsp;(captured at any of the day&#39;s photowalks or live shoots)&nbsp;for a chance to win a Unique Photo Gift Card! 
 
Learn how to craft bold, high impact portraits with Eli Infante! Explore techniques for working with color, patterns, and shadows to create dynamic backgrounds, and get posing and styling tips to bring your vision to life. 
 
Multiple sessions are available! Each photowalk is limited to 15 registrants. 
 
[ 9:30am - 12:30pm ] &nbsp; Studio Portraits Made Easy: From Vision to Final Image 
Eli will break down how he approaches studio shoots from concept and lighting setup to posing, composition, and capturing the final image. Attendees will rotate through two live shooting bays with models while learning how light placement, modifiers, color, and shadows can completely transform a portrait. Eli will also explain how different focal lengths impact portraits, including compression, depth, perspective, and composition, while featuring a variety of Viltrox lenses throughout the class. Be sure to bring your camera and memory cards, as attendees will have opportunities to photograph throughout the class. 
 
[ 1:30pm - 2:30pm ] &nbsp; Outdoor Portraits Photowalk with Off-Camera Flash 
[ 3:30pm - 4:30pm ] &nbsp; Outdoor Portraits Photowalk with Off-Camera Flash 
Learn how to create professional outdoor portraits with simple, effective off-camera flash techniques. Working with live models on location, attendees will learn to balance ambient light with flash, shape light outdoors, and shoot confidently in a variety of lighting conditions. Throughout the walk, Eli will demonstrate practical lighting setups, modifier choices, positioning techniques, and real-world problem-solving to help photographers create polished, high-impact portraits on location. Eli will also explain how lens choice can dramatically impact composition, depth, perspective, and the overall feel of a portrait while featuring a variety of Viltrox lenses throughout the experience. Participants will have opportunities to shoot throughout the session, ask questions, and build portfolio-worthy images in a fun, interactive environment. 
 
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Unique Photo Creators Challenge: Portraits with Eli Infante (Philly)

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Calling All Creators! 
 
We&rsquo;re inviting photographers, videographers, and creators of all kinds to join us at Unique Photo Philly on Saturday, June 27th for an unforgettable Creators Challenge event! Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event has something for everyone. 
 
Bring your own camera or take advantage of the opportunity to demo the latest gear from top camera manufacturers. Don&rsquo;t miss out on the chance to participate in guided photowalks and unique live model shoots where you can explore the area, meet fellow creators, and get tips from experts. You&rsquo;ll have access to a variety of amazing shooting opportunities, each designed to challenge your creativity and skills in different ways. This is a fantastic chance to experiment with new gear, connect with other creators, and showcase your work. Don&rsquo;t miss your chance to be part of this action-packed event. We can&rsquo;t wait to see what you create! 
 
After the event, submit your 5 favorite photos&nbsp;(captured at any of the day&#39;s photowalks or live shoots)&nbsp;for a chance to win a Unique Photo Gift Card! 
 
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FREE PHOTOWALKS &amp; LIVE SHOOTS 
*All Included with Free RSVP* 
 
10am - 11am:&nbsp;Photo Scavenger Hunt with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sylvanworks/" style="color:#fff;" target="_blank">Rob Sylvan</a> (Canon) 
11am - 12:30pm: Photowalk with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/allan.ali_/" style="color:#fff;" target="_blank">Allan Ali</a> (Fujifilm) 
12pm - 1pm: Photowalk with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karen.jerzyk.photo/" style="color:#fff;" target="_blank">Karen Jerzyk</a> 
12:30pm - 2pm: Photowalk with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fletcherstreeturbanridingclub/?hl=en" style="color:#fff;" target="_blank">Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/b.stormer" style="color:#fff;" target="_blank">Bobby Stormer</a> 
2pm - 3pm: Live Shoot with Karen Jerzyk @Sugarmom&#39;s 
3pm - 4:30pm: Live Shoot with <a _blank="" href="https://www.instagram.com/phillycreate/" style="color:#fff; target=">Philly Create</a> @Sugarmom&#39;s 
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*$10 Tokens Back with Registration* 
 
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Unique Photo Creators Challenge (Philly)

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