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2 Days (Sat. -Sun.)
2 Locations
30+ Workshops
2 Locations
30+ Workshops
NJ Superstore
123 US 46 (West)
Fairfield, NJ 07004
123 US 46 (West)
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Philadelphia Superstore
28 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
28 South 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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PHOTOGRAPHY
December 11 - 12
Class Schedule
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldPlanning Your First Fashion Editorial with Lindsay Adler
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!
Topics include: Mood boards, seasonal trends, gathering your creative team, submitting/pitching to magazines, camera and lighting gear, and more!Instructor: Lindsay Adler
Speaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldStreet Photography Basics
Lomography is proud to present Street Photography Basics with Newark, NJ native Chrystofer Davis. Chrystofer will go through his process of getting the best results with lomography cameras, film, lenses and more. Students will learn about documentary and street photography and how to look for that "decisive moment".Instructor: Chrystofer Davis
Speaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldHow to Photograph Couples Naturally
One of the biggest challenges in wedding and portrait photography is to get subjects to feel relaxed in front of your camera. Join wedding and portrait photographer Mike Zawadzki as he guides you through the basics of directing and coaching couples naturally. You'll learn posing tips, how to break the ice with anyone, and how to make quick connections that build a strong rapport with subjects.Instructor: Mike Zawadzki
Speaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldLightroom Basics - Library Module
In Lightroom, the Library module is where you view, sort, manage, organize, compare, and rate the photos in your catalog. It’s your home base for working with photos after importing them into Lightroom.
Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor will cover the basic aspects of this module in Lightroom CC and demonstrate how to utilize and navigate through it effectively!Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldCapturing Dance Movement
Learn how to capture the movement, athleticism, and grace of dance with photographer Steve Vaccariello!
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Steve for an extended demo and hands-on shoot to practice from 2pm - 3:30pm! The shoot will take place in the loading lock in Fairfield and the Westcott Studio in Philly.Instructor: Steve VaccarielloSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldImproving Your Workflow with AI Software
Join wedding and portrait photographer Mike Zawadzki as he demonstrates how he uses AfterShoot and ImagenAI to cull down and edit over 80 weddings and nearly as many engagement sessions. These two relatively new applications have enabled Mike to not only grow his business, but also gain back invaluable personal time to spend with friends and family.Instructor: Mike ZawadzkiSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldKey Lighting Methods
Learn the best practices for placing light on a person's face with cinematographer Mark Raker. Using live demonstration with a model, instructional video, film clips, and stills, Mark will illustrate how light may be positioned to take advantage of a subject’s facial structure and to convey beauty, strength, and most importantly – mood.Instructor: Mark Raker
Speaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldLightroom Basics - Develop Module
Lightroom's Develop module includes controls for globally adjusting the color and tonal scale of your photos, as well as for making local adjustments.
Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor will go over the editing options found in the module of Lightroom CC and how to make non-destructive adjustments and edits!Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldBeach, Birds, and the Nikon Z 9
Learn about the new Nikon Z 9! Join Nikon’s own Mike Corrado, AKA @mikecthebirdnerd, as he takes you on his three-month journey photographing endangered birds on the beaches around Long Island, NY this past summer with the recently introduced Nikon Z 9.Instructor: Mike Corrado
Speaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldLandscape Photography
Creating a great landscape requires a lot more than just being at the place. Join Shiv Verma as he discusses a variety of topics to help you create exceptional landscape images, including pre-visualizing, storytelling, composition, color, focus stacking, HDR, and more.Instructor: Shiv Verma
Speaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldPhotoshop Basics - Tools Palette
If you're still relatively new to Adobe Photoshop CC and its interface, join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a lesson on the tools palette/panel! Blake will go through the tools one by one, from selection and cropping to painting, retouching, and much more.Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldCreative Collaboration
Learn how Sony Artisan Katrin Eismann collaborated with Sony Alpha Female Martine Severin to develop a unique visual conversation that explored the personal and current issues of the year. Katrin will also show how the latest version of Adobe Lightroom encourages and supports creative collaboration via shared albums, Discover Edits, Recommended Presets, and Remix.Instructor: Katrin Eismann
Speaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldFrom Fear to Flash
If you've always wanted to get better results with your lighting but were fearful of the process, JC Carey will help demystify lighting into the simplest steps possible so that anyone with a basic understanding of camera functions can start producing more dynamic images immediately. JC will talk about the basics and dive into some more advanced concepts. In three easy steps, JC will take you from Fear to Flash.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Time permitting, you'll have a chance to shoot one of our Camera Show models in-class.Instructor: JC Carey
Speaker Name Saturday Floor Demonstrations
10:15am - 11:15amOpen Dancer Shoot - Steve Vaccariello11:30am - 12:30pmModels Open Shoot- Rick Friedman1:00pm - 2:00pmLED Wheel Performer- JC Carey2:30pm - 3:30pmLight Painting - Rick Friedman2:30pm - 3:30pmOpen Dancer Shoot - Steve Vaccariello4:00pm - 5:00pmOpen Model Shoot - Rick Friedman
Canon Clean & Check
- Fairfield Only -
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.
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldCapturing 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.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Liam for a live action shoot outdoors with a professional mountain biker, Jeff Lenosky, from 11:45am - 1pm.Instructor: Liam Doran
Speaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldPhotographing Places of Worship
Padma Inguva will cover her portfolio of images of places of worship, the equipment, how she plans her visits, her research, proper etiquette to be observed while photographing, what settings to use when using a tripod vs shooting handheld, how to process the images after the capture to bring life to the images, and much more.Instructor: Padma InguvaSpeaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
FairfieldPhotoshop Basics - Tools Palette
If you're still relatively new to Adobe Photoshop CC and its interface, join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a lesson on the tools palette/panel! Blake will go through the tools one by one, from selection and cropping to painting, retouching, and much more.Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldDrone Basics
With the help of a licensed drone pilot, Timothy Hughes, you'll get an overview of safe drone practices, pre-flight checks, and operation. Types of drones and their best suited applicatons, basics of setup, flight modes, connecting your equipment, and more will be discussed.
BRING YOUR DRONES! Weather permitting, you'll have a chance to practice flying your drones outdoors with Tim from 1:30pm - 2pm.Instructor: Tim Hughes
Speaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
FairfieldPhotoshop Basics - Layers and Filters
If you're still relatively new to Adobe Photoshop CC, join Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor for a lesson! He'll go over the basics of layers (what they are, how to create / move / duplicate / delete them, styles, and more) and filters (blur, sharpening, distorting, etc... and how to use them effectively).Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldDragging the Shutter
Explore the various techniques of "dragging the shutter", or balancing the exposure of strobe and ambient light sources in one photo, and learn how to make your photos more dynamic and effective!
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Bobbi and her husband, Lee, in the loading dock for a demo and hands-on shoot to practice these techniques from 3:30pm - 5pm!Instructor: Bobbi Lane
Speaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldCapitol Reef National Park
With layers of golden sandstone, canyons, and striking rock formations, explore Utah's Capitol Reef National Park with Imma Barrera for an overview of the work she carried out as an Artist in Residence.Instructor: Imma BarreraSpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
FairfieldLightroom Basics - Library Module
In Lightroom, the Library module is where you view, sort, manage, organize, compare, and rate the photos in your catalog. It’s your home base for working with photos after importing them into Lightroom.
Adobe Certified Instructor Blake Taylor will cover the basic aspects of this module in Lightroom CC and demonstrate how to utilize and navigate through it effectively!Instructor: Blake TaylorSpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldCameras from F to Z with Joe McNally
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.Instructor: Joe McNallySpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
FairfieldMacro and Image Stacking
Shiv Verma will address the challenges you'll face with macro photography and the methods and tools used to overcome those challenges. We'll deal with the lighting, equipment, stacking, and several techniques to get better images.Instructor: Shiv VermaSpeaker Name Sunday Floor Demonstrations
10:15am - 11:15amOpen Model Shoot - Rick Friedman11:30am - 12:30pmBreakdancers Performance - Rick Friedman12:15pm - 1:15pmRaptor Trust - Rick Gerrity | IN LOADING DOCK1:00pm - 2:00pmStunt Biker Trials Open Shoot - Rick Friedman & Jeff Lenosky1:45pm - 2:45pmBikers - Rick Gerrity | IN LOADING DOCK2:30pm - 3:30pmOpen Model Shoot - Rick Friedman3:00pm - 4:00pmCowgirl Open Model Shoot - Rick Gerrity4:00pm - 5:00pmOpen Model Shoot - Rick Friedman
Canon Clean & Check
- Fairfield Only -
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.
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
PhiladelphiaInfrared Photography
Join Lee Varis on a journey into the unseen world of the infrared spectrum with IR converted cameras!
Learn how to get started with infrared capture using the various IR conversion filters, see how different camera conversions compare, and how to make the most of your IR camera files in Lightroom and Photoshop. Lee will also explore color and B&W infrared captures, the ideal subject matter, and various approaches to interpret the dream-like color and tone of the infrared spectrum.Instructor: Lee VarisSpeaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
PhiladelphiaCapturing Signature Images
Join Sigma Pro Liam Doran 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.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Liam for a live action shoot outdoors with a professional mountain biker, Jeff Lenosky, from 11:45am - 1pm.Instructor: Liam DoranSpeaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PhiladelphiaTintype Photography
Join CJ Harker as he discusses tintypes, historic photography, and The Halide Project.
GET YOUR OWN TINTYPE PORTRAIT! CJ will be shooting tintype portraits in-store after the presentation. If you'd like to get your own 4" x 5" tintype portrait taken and processed by CJ, follow the link below. Space is very limited, so be sure to register early.Instructor: CJ HarkerGet your own tintype portraitSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PhiladelphiaNatural and Flash Portraits
Join Bobbi Lane as she demonstrates the essential approaches to understanding and manipulating the qualities of light to create flattering and compelling portraits. You'll also learn about different natural light sources and how they contribute to the feel of the portrait, exposure modes of TTL and manual, and shooting with the flash on and off the camera.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Bobbi and her husband, Lee, outdoors (weather permitting) for a demo and hands-on shoot to practice from 1:45pm - 3:15pm!Instructor: Bobbi LaneSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PhiladelphiaPhotographing America
Join Rick Gerrity and hear the stories behind his #photographingamerica portraits of the hardworking men and women he has encountered throughout his 1/2 million+ miles on his Xterra SUV. Rick will explain why he says the portrait is just a bonus to the story behind the photo.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! You'll have a chance to photograph this gentlman's portrait in the Westcott Studio after the presentation. Rick will assist and help you capture different moods.Instructor: Rick GerritySpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PhiladelphiaUnder the Night Sky
Join Imma Barrera as she highlights her current project to raise awareness about the importance of nature conservation efforts and protecting the night sky from light pollution.
The work presented here will focus on a selection of night images captured at several areas of the National Park System, including Glacier, Capitol Reef and Acadia Artist in Residence programs, and will be part of the soon to be published Under The Night Sky book.Instructor: Imma BarreraSpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PhiladelphiaCreative Blur Techniques
In this program, Padma Inguva will demonstrate how to use creative blur techniques both in camera and in post processing to elevate your photography to fine art level.Instructor: Padma InguvaSpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PhiladelphiaPortrait Retouching in Photoshop
Join Lee Varis as he demonstrates new techniques for portrait retouching that leverage the powerful image processing capabilities of Photoshop to enhance the average subject, without requiring special artistic skills.Instructor: Lee VarisSpeaker Name Saturday Floor Demonstrations
11:45am - 1:00pmStunt Biker Trials Open Shoot2:00pm - 3:00pmEnvironmental Portraits - Rick Gerrity
- 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
PhiladelphiaExperimental Photography
Join Heather Palecek for a motivational introduction to the world of experimental photography and the many approaches therewithin that will leave you asking why, how, and what if?
The presentation will be followed by a demonstration of lumen printing and camera-less photography approaches to get you started down the path of experimental photography to find your creative freedom.Instructor: Heather PalecekSpeaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
PhiladelphiaBasic Studio Lighting
Learn the differences between softboxes and umbrellas and how using 1 to 3 lights can really change the image and mood. With tips and tricks that can be used with any lights, JC will show you how to take these basic studio lighting concepts home to create your own studio anywhere.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Time permitting, you'll have a chance to shoot one of our Camera Show models in-class.Instructor: JC CareySpeaker Name - 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
PhiladelphiaTintype Photography
Join CJ Harker as he discusses tintypes, historic photography, and The Halide Project.
GET YOUR OWN TINTYPE PORTRAIT! CJ will be shooting tintype portraits in-store after the presentation. If you'd like to get your own 4" x 5" tintype portrait taken and processed by CJ, follow the link below. Space is very limited, so be sure to register early.Instructor: CJ HarkerGet your own tintype portraitSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PhiladelphiaPretty Pockets of Light
There are pretty pockets of light everywhere hiding in plain view. These pockets of light that exist in our everyday environment sometimes go unnoticed. But when we start to see and use the light around us, we unlock opportunities to create captivating imagery.
Join Kesha Lambert as she explores both practical and imaginative ways to find and use light in ordinary locations at any time of day. Kesha will also talk through her approach and must-have gear for working on location.Instructor: Kesha LambertSpeaker Name - 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
PhiladelphiaCapturing 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.
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Once the class ends, you're welcome to join Steve for an extended demo and hands-on shoot to practice from 2pm - 3:30pm! The shoot will take place in the loading lock in Fairfield and the Westcott Studio in Philly.Instructor: Steve VaccarielloSpeaker Name - 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
PhiladelphiaHow 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.Instructor: CJ WolfeSpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PhiladelphiaHigh Speed Sync Flash for Beginners
Join JC Carey in the Westcott Studio and learn how to get the most creative control out of your camera and lenses with High Speed Sync and the Westcott FJ Flash System!
BRING YOUR CAMERAS! Time permitting, you'll have a chance to shoot one of our Camera Show models in-class.Instructor: JC CareySpeaker Name - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
PhiladelphiaArtist Talks with Krista Svalbonas and Amurri Lauren
Gravy Studio + Gallery's 10 Year Anniversary Exhibition will be on display in the Unique Photo Gallery, featuring black and white photography by Alexander Artway, Michael Froio, Amurri Lauren, Krista Svalbonas, and Philip Taylor. Each artist's work reflects on history in some way; discovering family roots, century old landscapes, or documenting Philadelphia neighborhoods and beyond. This show is dedicated to the late Philip Taylor who was an amazing photographer and man who dedicated his life to documenting Philadelphia and the world around him.
Join two of the exhibition's featured artists, Krista and Amurri, as they speak about their work, the exhibition, and more.Instructor: Krista Svalbonas, Amurri Lauren
Speaker Name Sunday Floor Demonstrations
10:15am - 11:15amDancers Open Shoot - Steve Vaccariello12:00pm - 1:00pmEnvironmental Portraits - Rick Gerrity
Portfolio Reviews
20 minute one-on-one critique session with a leading industry professional.
Steve Vaccariello
- Specialties: Portraits, dance photography, studio photography, on-location, natural light.
- Specialties: Portraits, dance photography, studio photography, on-location, natural light.
JC Carey
- Specialties: Flash photography, studio lighting, portraits, concerts, fashion, sports, and more.
- Specialties: Flash photography, studio lighting, portraits, concerts, fashion, sports, and more.
Padma Inguva
- Specialties: Floral, architecture, fine art photography, post-processing.
- Specialties: Floral, architecture, fine art photography, post-processing.
Imma Barrera
- Specialties: Landscape, nature, astrophotography, state parks.
- Specialties: Landscape, nature, astrophotography, state parks.
Susanna Gold
- Specialties: Art historian, advisor, and professional curator.
- Specialties: Art historian, advisor, and professional curator.
Jordan Baumgarten
- Specialties: Photo bookmaking, portfolio building, and long term projects.
- Specialties: Photo bookmaking, portfolio building, and long term projects.
Katrin Eismann
- Specialties: Sony Artisan of Light. Interpretive travel, still life, and portrait photography.
- Specialties: Sony Artisan of Light. Interpretive travel, still life, and portrait photography.
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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