meet the wedding pros
Our Wedding Photography Bootcamp speakers are industry-leading working professionals who have combined to capture hundreds of weddings both locally and internationally.
bootcamp schedule
From gaining confidence and growing your business to shooting details, posing, wedding day walkthroughs, and mock engagement + wedding portrait sessions, there is plenty to learn at every step and level. Each class is only $10 and you'll get $10 Unique Photo tokens (good towards in-store purchases) back. Register early!
Sony loaner cameras and lenses will also be available to try throughout the weekend! Just stop by our Sony counter for more information.
day 1 - saturday april 1st
10:00am - 5:00pm
@Unique Photo Philly
Reps from Sony, Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Benro, Nanlite, Elinchrom, Sekonic, and Calibrite will be in-store all day. Stop by to chat, demo gear, and take advantage of event offers.
10:15am - 12:15pm
Growing Your Wedding Photography Business
After moving back to NJ from Florida in 2019, Mike Zawadzki had to reboot his entire business. Learn how he went from 0 bookings after coming back "home", to operating one of the most popular and in-demand wedding photography businesses in NJ – now serving almost 100 couples per season!
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12:30pm - 2:00pm
How to Become a Standout 2nd Photographer
Being a standout 2nd comes from building trust, being a team player, and keeping the big picture in mind. Tiffany Lindner will take you through the process of growing and taking your work and professionalism as a 2nd to the next level.
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2:15pm - 4:00pm
Posing for Profit
Learning how to pose your couples, their families, and wedding guests will impress not only your clients, but fellow vendors and potential clients. Sigma Ambassador Michelle Harris will teach her posing techniques that will help lead you to receiving genuine wedding referrals and more business.
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4:30pm - 7:00pm
Mock Wedding Portrait Session Photowalk
See how Mike Zawadzki photographs real wedding couples around Old City Philadelphia. While a few technical and lighting pointers will be covered, the focus will be on how to break the ice with couples and how to get them to feel comfortable, confident, and like themselves in front of your camera.
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7:00pm - 9:00pm
Museum of the American Revolution
Meetup & Party Sponsored by Nikon
Join us at the Museum of the American Revolution, a beautiful museum that also happens to be a popular venue for weddings in Philadelphia. There will be a cocktail hour with free food and drinks, as well as plenty of time to take pictures, explore the outdoor terrace, and mingle.
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day 2 - sunday april 2nd
10:00am - 4:00pm
@Unique Photo Philly
Reps from Sony, Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Benro, Nanlite, Elinchrom, Sekonic, and Calibrite will be in-store all day. Stop by to chat, demo gear, and take advantage of event offers.
10:15am - 12:15pm
Creative Wedding Details and Flat Lays
Details are what can help make the wedding day feel not only more stylish, but personal. See how Mike Zawadzki organizes, lights, and "builds" his detail shots of rings, flowers, invitations, shoes, and more. You'll also learn how to be creative when faced with poor lighting, or when the timeline is running tight and there isn't infinite time for setup.
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12:30pm - 2:00pm
Click with Confidence!
We as photographers are not in control of every part of the wedding day timeline: getting ready, first looks, family formals, bridal party portraits, and couple portraits. Join Sigma Ambassador Michelle Harris and learn how to navigate each segment quickly and confidently with a combination of planning and posing.
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2:15pm - 4:00pm
Hurry Up & Wait: Wedding Day Walkthrough
There's a lot that can affect the flow of a wedding day, and subsequently, your timeline. Sony Artisan Kesha Lambert will walk you through a typical wedding day and the five most common challenges that may arise. You'll learn her approach and best practices for turning each challenge into an opportunity.
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4:30pm - 7:00pm
Mock Engagement Session Photowalk
Join Mike Zawadzki for an engagement shoot with a real couple in Old City Philadelphia. Learn how to make your couple feel comfortable, work confidently with both ambient and artificial light on-the-go, and most importantly, how to make the engagement session a unique representation of your couple's personalities, story, and relationship together.
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