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30+ Workshops
1 Location
30+ Workshops
PA Superstore
28 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
28 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Class Schedule
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldAbandoned America with Matthew Christopher
Join Matthew Christopher, creator of the Abandoned America website, podcast, and book series, for a journey through some of America's most haunting ruins.
From abandoned malls and amusement parks to churches, factories, and homes, we'll explore the fascinating stories of how these places were left behind and separate fact from fiction when it comes to their past... Learn More
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairfield
Photo Scavenger Hunt with Nathan Bett
Join Nathan Bett with Canon for a fun scavenger hunt that will challenge you to see things in a new way!
A list of tasks will be provided at the outset along with a brief discussion of gear and camera settings. There will be a variety of themes and objects to hunt for, and the challenge will be to see beyond the obvious as we search for light, patterns, interesting compositions, and otherwise seemingly simple things that tend to be ignored... Learn More
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Fairfield
Crafting Cinematic Images with Chris Knight
Learn to think like a filmmaker by infusing your still photography with cinematic flare and telling more compelling visual stories.
Join Chris Knight to explore how filmmakers help define their visual tastes and how you can use it in your still images. Topics include three-point lighting (the way they do it in the movies), motivated lighting, cinematic color theory, and other in-camera techniques to give your images that ‘movie magic’. Bring home the drama, mystery and flavor of the movies, one frame at a time... Learn More
*Please note that this class will take place at the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106), about a 10-minute walk from Unique Photo Philly.
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldArtist Talk with Curran Hatleberg
Join photographer and 2023 Guggenheim Fellowship recipient Curran Hatleberg for an insightful lecture about his photographic journey thus far. His most recent book, River's Dream (TBW Books, 2022), builds on the concerns of Lost Coast (TBW Books, 2016), continuing his focus on the stories of American people, families, and communities.
River's Dream brilliantly demonstrates the artist's command over the contemporary photo book medium... Learn More
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Fairfield
Disc Dogs in Action with Anabel Dflux
High-flying pups and colorful powder galore! Welcome to powder sessions with animals, a unique capture opportunity that showcases our four-legged best friends' incredible athletic ability. Come join SIGMA Ambassador Anabel DFlux as she shares her secrets of capturing the perfect action powder sessions, from safely applying powder to the dog to the best camera settings to capture it all... Learn More
*Powder used is pet-safe and made of corn starch, pea starch, and organic food coloring.Bring Your Camera!
Outdoor Shoot | 1:45pm-2:45pm
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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Fairfield
Cinematic Lighting Live Shoot with Chris Knight
After you've learned how to think like a filmmaker by infusing your still photography with cinematic flare, Chris Knight will demonstrate all of the lessons with a live model shoot.
Three-point lighting (the way they do it in the movies), motivated lighting, cinematic color theory, and other in-camera techniques to give your images that ‘movie magic’ will all be covered. Bring home the drama, mystery and flavor of the movies, one frame at a time... Learn More
*Please note that this class will take place at the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106), about a 10-minute walk from Unique Photo Philly.
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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldCreating Impactful Photos with Chris Greer
There are a lot of elements that can help to create a photo with impact. This session with Chris Greer will feature a variety of techniques that he uses to find unique compositions and capture landscapes in ways that viewers appreciate and remember.
There are many images that Chris plans weeks or even months in advance, and others that are captured with a fair amount of serendipity. He'll go over the gear he uses, his approach to finding locations and good light, and the things he thinks about out in the field and in his post-processing. He'll also talk about View Finders, a one-of-a-kind television show that fuses photography with outdoor adventure and education... Learn More
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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Fairfield
Small Town America with Rick Gerrity
Join Rick Gerrity as he discusses documenting the Smallest Town in America: Monowi, Nebraska, town of "1". Rick will show images made on his most recent trip to Monowi, celebrating Elsie Eiler’s 90th birthday.
Elsie is the sole resident of this tiny Nebraska prairie town. She owns the Monowi Tavern, a favorite for residents of local towns to gather. It's a story you won't want to miss! This is just one of the small towns Rick has visited during his Photographing America Project... Learn More
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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldFashion Lighting 1, 2, 3 with Lindsay Adler
How many lights do you really need to create striking fashion images? In this live demonstration, fashion photographer Lindsay Adler will show you how each light works together to create your visual story and achieve impactful results.
See what can be achieved with a single light setup, as well as the flexibility you gain from utilizing 3 light sources. After this class, you'll be able to take a single setup and transform it just by moving from 1 to 2 to 3 lights!.. Learn More
*Please note that this class will take place at the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106), about a 10-minute walk from Unique Photo Philly.
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairfield
Light Painting with Shiv Verma
Join Lumix Global Ambassador Shiv Verma and learn the process of Light Painting Still Life to create fine art images. In this program, you'll learn how to apply light sculpting techniques and how to maximize the digital process. Shiv will fully demonstrate his light painting techniques, as well as his process of combining the multiple images to create a final work of art... Learn More
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairfield
Drone Basics 101 with Michael Downey
Join Michael Downey and get familiar with drones! Learn the basics of how they work, how to fly them safely, and how to utilize them for both photography and videography... Learn More
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Clean and Check
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairfield
The Art and Craft of Bird Photography with Moose Peterson
Our feathered friends bring so much joy with their very existence! Their diversity in size, shape, form, color and life is often hard to all take in as they do nothing more then go about their daily lives. And for photographers and birders, they bring us a challenge that few other subjects come close to doing. How do you find them or how do you get close or how about figuring out who they are or what they will do next? And the real big question, how to you make that photograph that brings back all the wonders that is, a bird?
Join Nikon Ambassador Moose Peterson as we look at all of this and put answers to these questions so you can improve your photography!.. Learn More
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10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Fairfield
Business Side of Music Photography with Anabel DFlux
Join us for an exclusive photography class with Anabel DFlux, a SIGMA ambassador and a professional photographer of 14+ years. Gain expert insights into obtaining photo passes, getting published, the right gear investments, and building a sustainable career in music photography.
Bring your cameras! We'll move outside afterwards (12pm - 1:30pm) so attendees can create their own images with a local band around Old City! This shoot will cover band promotional photography, crafting captivating social media content, and creating stunning images for magazine features. Whether you're a beginner looking to enter the world of music photography or an experienced photographer seeking to take your skills to the next level, this class provides tips, tricks, insights, and practical know-how to for this dynamic industry... Learn MoreBring Your Camera!
Outdoor Shoot | 12pm-1:30pm
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fairfield
Photographing the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club with Rick Gerrity
The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club evolved from a century-long tradition of Urban Black Cowboys in the "City of Brotherly Love" and one man's commitment to provide horsemanship experience in the inner-city.
Join Rick Gerrity at the Philly Camera Show and photograph volunteers from the FSURC!Bring Your Camera!
Outdoor Shoot
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Fairfield
Lightwork with Redd Pen Media at Blu Martini
Without light there is no image. However, when light is applied everything depends on the approach and technique. The choices made can either render images flat and lifeless, or filled with intrigue, drama, and eye-catching beauty.
Esteemed image-makers and teachers Juan Ortiz and Wrangel Lubin from Redd Pen Media will walk you through the basics and importance of assessing lighting ratios, how to use light as a part of storytelling, what makes a scene truly cinematic, and much more... Learn MoreBring Your Camera!
Live shoot at Blu Martini -
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldA Creative Career with Robert Carter
For over a decade, Robert Carter has built a name for himself as not just a portrait photographer, but a go-to image maker in Philadelphia. From Jill Scott to the 76ers, his career includes a dynamic portfolio of memorable images and experiences.
In this presentation, Robert will share his insights and anecdotes about what it took to start working as a commercial photographer, his journey as an exhibiting visual artist, and his career in arts education. Topics include: Portrait & Lifestyle Photography, Mentorship, Research, Relationships, Creative Vision, and Purpose... Learn More
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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldPosing and Natural Light with Magda and Simon
Magda and Simon are a wife and husband photography team based in Philadelphia. They specialize in Contemporary Wedding and Portrait Photography with a focus on the use of natural light. Join them as they walk you through how they work with their wedding clients.
Topics include: types of lighting, tips and tricks for dealing with "bad" lighting, lens choices, things to consider when using film versus digital, and how to better pose your clients for natural looking portraits... Learn More
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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldCommercial Photo Hacks with Robert Carter
You won't always have ideal conditions to create in. Small spaces, limited gear, and indoor lighting can be challenging without creative strategies in your arsenal.
In this short demo with Robert Carter, learn useful tips for creating ad-ready portraits in any shooting conditions. Topics include: Lighting, Composing a Portrait, Adapting to your environment, Lens selection, and People Skills... Learn More
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1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldImpactful Post-processing Tricks with Chris Greer
Join Chris Greer to learn more about his post-processing workflow to creating his impactful images.
It begins with his approach to capturing images and ensuring sharp focus and excellent exposure no matter how challenging the scene can be. The images will then be processed in Lightroom and in Photoshop to create that strong impact. There are times when he'll blend 3, 4, or more exposures into a single image with the masking tools that Photoshop provides. He'll also share his workflow for managing all of his images, as well as editing, in a live demonstration... Learn More -
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Fairfield
Photo Scavenger Hunt with Nathan Bett
Join Nathan Bett with Canon for a fun scavenger hunt that will challenge you to see things in a new way!
A list of tasks will be provided at the outset along with a brief discussion of gear and camera settings. There will be a variety of themes and objects to hunt for, and the challenge will be to see beyond the obvious as we search for light, patterns, interesting compositions, and otherwise seemingly simple things that tend to be ignored... Learn More -
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Fairfield
Timelapse Videos with Shiv Verma
A timelapse video essentially compresses time into a smaller space, creating some exceptional and evocative results. In theory, timelapse videos are easy to create... However, if you want to create a stunning, seamless, and flicker-free timelapse video, there's a lot more involved. And with digital cameras, we have infinite possibilities to capture time-lapse sequences with even the simplest digital point-and-shoots to DSLRs. Join Lumix Global Ambassador Shiv Verma and learn the basics necessary to create your own timelapse videos... Learn More
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldCouples Posing and Natural Light Photowalk with Magda and Simon
Magda and Simon are a wife and husband photography team based in Philadelphia. They specialize in Contemporary Wedding and Portrait Photography with a focus on the use of natural light.
After a seminar on Posing & Natural Light (12pm - 1:30pm), put everything to practice and head out with Magda and Simon on a photowalk around Old City! Bring your cameras and chase the light westward with a our model couple. Topics include: types of lighting, tips and tricks for dealing with "bad" lighting, lens choices, things to consider when using film versus digital, and how to better pose your clients for natural looking portraits... Learn MoreBring Your Camera!
Outdoor Shoot -
Clean and Check
CANON Clean & Check
SAT & SUN
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
• Limit 1 reservation/spot per person per day.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Limit 1 Canon camera OR lens service per reservation.
• Service is for Canon cameras and lenses only.
• Online registration is required. No walk-ins.
• Please arrive as early as possible within your registered timeframe. Each item will be taken in on a first come, first served basis and service may take up to a few hours to be completed.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Limit 1 Canon camera OR lens service per reservation.
• Service is for Canon cameras and lenses only.
• Online registration is required. No walk-ins.
• Please arrive as early as possible within your registered timeframe. Each item will be taken in on a first come, first served basis and service may take up to a few hours to be completed.
Any Camera Clean & Check
SAT & SUN
10am - 5pm
10am - 5pm
• Limit 1 reservation/spot per person per day.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Limit 2 camera bodies and/or lenses per person.
Ex: 1 camera and 1 lens *OR* 2 cameras *OR* 2 lenses
• Service available for most brands and models.
• Online registration is required. No walk-ins.
• Please arrive as early as possible within your registered timeframe. Each item will be taken in on a first come, first served basis and service may take up to a few hours to be completed.
Any additional orders will be cancelled and refunded.
• Limit 2 camera bodies and/or lenses per person.
Ex: 1 camera and 1 lens *OR* 2 cameras *OR* 2 lenses
• Service available for most brands and models.
• Online registration is required. No walk-ins.
• Please arrive as early as possible within your registered timeframe. Each item will be taken in on a first come, first served basis and service may take up to a few hours to be completed.
Guest Speakers
Featured Classes
Sat, Fairfield
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10:15AM - 11:45AM
Planning Your First Fashion Editorial
Have you ever wanted to shoot your own fashion editorial for a magazine? Now's your chance to join renowned photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Lindsay Adler as she takes you behind the scenes of the process!
Lindsay Adler
Sun, Fairfield
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3:30PM - 5PM
Cameras from F to Z
In this talk, Joe McNally will take us from breaking news shot for a daily paper to year long stories shot for the National Geographic, as well as show the listeners what it’s like to create sophisticated visuals for marketing and advertising work on jobs with large crews, big budgets and tremendous pressure. He will trace this path showing work from the days of B&W Tri-X shot with the Nikon F to the recent assignment showcasing the astonishing capabilities of the Z 9.
Joe McNally
MULTIPLE CLASS TIMES
Capturing Signature Images
Sigma Pro Liam Doran's work covers all aspects of outdoor mountain life, including skiing, biking, trail running, fly-fishing, as well as travel and lifestyle. Join him for a behind-the-scenes look at how he, with the help of his Sigma lenses, captured some of his signature images around the globe.
Liam Doran
Sat, FAIRFIELD
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3:30PM - 5PM
Creative Collaboration
Learn how Sony Artisan Katrin Eismann collaborated with Sony Alpha Female Martine Severin, in spite of COVID seclusion and travel restrictions, to develop a unique visual conversation that explored the personal and current issues of the year. In her second creative collaboration, “Duality of Vision”, Katrin and her partner and longtime photographer John McIntosh traveled through a tough Michigan winter to photograph together, but very differently.
Katrin Eismann
Multiple Class Times
Capturing Dance Movement
Dancers express their art through precision, power, and moving poetry. It's a unique opportunity to work with momentum, composition, and storytelling all at the same time. Steve will teach you how to anticipate movements, capture light, muscular bodies, and compose powerful shots full of energy and passion with the help of two experienced ballerinas.
Steve Vaccariello
SUN, PHILLY
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1:45PM - 3:15PM
How to Gain Clients and Monetize Your Business
CJ Wolfe would not have been able to open the Immortal Vision Studio creative studio + agency and build a staff of 6 without monetizing his freelancing portfolio.
Join CJ as he gives strategies to aspiring photographers and videographers on how to gain more clients, his 5 step sales process, marketing strategies, and how to set up financial and legal systems to protect and grow your business.
CJ Wolfe
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