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Sometimes capturing everything you want to in a single image just isn’t possible even with the fantastic technical advances of today’s cameras. This course, led by Canon representative Kyle Valla, will explore the different techniques and camera settings needed to capture more information with multiple images. Learn about Panoramas, HDR, High Resolution, Focus Bracketing and other techniques to expand your image making skills.

Join Pro Photographer and Tamron Technical Representative Jeff Allen for a fast-paced seminar with tips for making great lens choices and techniques for shooting your next photo adventure. Join Jeff as he journeys to The Festival Of The Cranes in New Mexico, to photograph birds in migration. Jeff will share what it’s like to create a photo story about the adventure and documenting birds in migration. Learn how to use existing light to your advantage, even in challenging situations. Jeff will discuss preparing for weather, bringing the right gear and composition basics, using the right shutter speeds, apertures and ISO settings, plus using the right accessories and how to“do it right in the field” saving time in your post processing activities.

Join Sony Tech Rep Dan Hawk to learn some useful Tip and Tricks for getting the most from your Sony Alpha camera. We’ll uncover powerful features built into your camera that will help you take better photos and make the photographic process easier and more enjoyable. From custom settings, to ways to make your battery last longer, you will learn how to take advantage of the powerful options waiting for you in your camera’s menus.

Your lens choice is one of the most personal and important components that determines your photography style. In effect, your lens is your camera’s eye to the world and it dictates the overall look of your imagery more than any other piece of gear. Think of your lenses as compositional tools that allow you to frame the scene in a way that produces the style of image you’re trying to make. Part of becoming a better photographer is learning how to identify which type of lens is best suited to capturing the subject according to your own personal vision, and according to the specific nature of the scene itself. 

Learn all about the latest full frame camera from Panasonic; the LUMIX S5IIx. It’s a full-frame powerhouse with phase detect auto focus and cinema features typically found in much higher-end cameras. This camera shoots 4:2:2 10-bit internally, ProRes over USB, and RAW to external recorders. It can live stream directly, features realtime LUT. See how it can be kept simple and light for run-and-gun, or rigged up for cinema productions. Plus, hear what it’s like to shoot with this camera, see the gorgeous image quality, and feel the incredible build quality.

Interesting in taking better images out in nature but not sure where to start? Join Sigma tech rep Aaron Norberg for an introduction into the wide world of landscape photography. We’ll cover the basics of how to get started in finding locations, what equipment you’ll want to have with you on your outings and tips on exposure to help you capture scenes you’ll be happy to share.

When launched last year, the Z 9 was already packed with more riches than many of us had dared to dream. Since then, Nikon has continued making this powerhouse better and better with a treasure trove of more tools, more options and more capabilities. Updates like Firmware 3.0 have added an astounding 20+ new features and enhancements to the already incredible amount of tech built into the Z 9. It’s no wonder you might need a treasure map to access all these valuable features! Now with the launch of the new Z 8, many of the features from the Z 9 are mimicked in the Z 8 but in a smaller more compact body. Come learn more!

DJI’s Ronin series of gimbals just might be the best money you can spend in a camera store (besides your camera, of course). That’s because stable video footage is crucial for a good viewing experience and it leaves a great impression on clients. However, gimbals can a take a bit of effort to get up and running. So we want to make that a whole lot easier.

Ben Hutchinson of Tamron Lenses is a professional portrait photographer, pet parent, and long-time friend and foster parent to dogs in need. When Ben and his family rescued their new dog Dottie in the Fall of 2022, her adversity to the camera presented all kinds of challenges. Join Ben as he shares Dottie’s story and discusses how to approach pet photography when your subjects are shy or elusive. He’ll also cover the do’s and don’t’s of basic pet photography, the importance of our pet photos, and how to best capture your pet’s personality.