University Classes 4/13 - 4/18: DSLR, ASMP-NJ, NJ Camera Club Extravaganza

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DSLR I: BASICS

Class Date: April 13th (Tuesday), 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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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.  Be instructed on the importance of understanding the fundamentals of photography such as depth of field, ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, metering, reading histograms, on-camera flashes, lenses, and how each of these will affect your photos!

UNDERSTANDING YOUR DSLR II: EXPOSURE & METERING 

Class Dates: April 14th (Wednesday), 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Understanding the basics of exposure and metering are the building blocks to becoming a good photographer.  Unique University Head Instructor Michael Downey 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 and more!

ASMP-NJ: WHAT DO I CHARGE? with SUSAN CARR

Class Date: April 14th (Wednesday), 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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(Class is open to members and non-members.)  Are your clients asking for more and paying less? Are your costs increasing? Are you struggling with how to determine your fees? And, what about talking to clients about price?  Susan Carr presents a candid discussion on licensing and pricing your work. Take the mystery out of determining your fees and setting licensing terms. Get real world strategies for pricing in this tough business climate. Learn how to sell your prices with confidence.

ASMP-NJ: REGISTERING YOUR COPYRIGHT with SUSAN CARR

Class Date: April 15th (Thursday), 9:00am - 11:00pm

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ASMP is offering a two-hour free workshop for members and non-members on registering your images with the copyright office. The workshop is open to ASMP members and non-members. The workshop will outline step-by-step the ASMP Best Practices for Registering Your Photographs and each participant will set up a template to make future image registration easy.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY

Class Date: April 15th (Thursday), 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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This course will benefit photographers with an intermediate level who want to learn the techniques for capturing wonderful travel images. Students will learn how to work with a variety of lighting and location scenarios as well as basic photographic composition skills to make perfect images to cherish the memories of your travels.

CAPTURING THE COMPLETE OUTDOOR IMAGE with ADAM BARKER

Class Date: April 16th (Friday), 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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During this 2-hour seminar, professional photographer Adam Barker will focus on numerous photographic components including equipment, technique, and creative vision. Barker will also provide detailed instruction on the use of landscape filters and how they help to overcome challenging exposures and ensure bold color and rich detail at the time of capture.

TAMRON: DIGITAL BLACK AND WHITE with KEN HUBBARD

Class Date: April 17th (Saturday), 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Tamron's Ken Hubbard will demonstrate techniques using both Photoshop and Nik Sliver Efex Pro, helping you create the best possible B&W images. Ken will also teach you printing techniques for digital B&W images, which will include printer and paper selection.

TAMRON: TRAVEL AND LANDSCAPE with KEN HUBBARD
Class Date: April 17th (Saturday), 3:00pm - 5:00pm

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From the first steps of setting up and evaluating your scene all the way to the final output in print, Tamron's Ken Hubbard will discuss how to make the most of a somewhat less than ideal situation. This seminar is meant to improve your images from a quick snapshot to images you will want to frame and put on a wall or gallery.

TAMRON: THE GREAT SWAMP MEET-UP
Class Date: April 18th (Sunday), 7:00am

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Consisting of 7,768 acres of varied habitats, the refuge has become home to many species of wildlife. Meet up at the Visitor Center with Michael Downey and Ken Hubbard for a few hours of photographing on the trails. Free Tamron loaner lenses will be available.

*Email Pamela at pamela@uniquephoto.com for details!

TAMRON: CREATIVE LIGHTING with ANDRE COSTANTINI
Class Date: April 18th (Sunday), 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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Register for this informative creative light lecture and demonstration with Tamron's Andre Costantini and you will gain the practical knowledge and fundamental skills to see and capture the light you wish for on your subjects. You will also get an understanding of what instruments are needed to create such images.