Mini One-on-One Sessions Education Celebration Week Tuesday, July 22nd Mini One-on-One Sessions Want to learn more about your camera, lenses, or general photo techniques? Sign up for a Mini One-on-One Session—offered as part of our annual Education Celebration Week! Enjoy 30 minutes of personalized guidance from a Photo Expert, focused on the topics that matter most to you. This exclusive offer is available Tuesday, July 22nd, from 10am to 4:45pm. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve…
Find out more »Deep Dive into the Secrets of the Canon EOS R System Education Celebration Week Tuesday, July 22nd Canon In-Person Class Join Canon Technical Rep John Stoilov for an in-person class that explores the Canon EOS R System Cameras. This session will empower you to maximize the potential of your camera and lenses. Gain proficiency in navigating menus with ease and customizing the camera’s buttons and dials to suit your shooting style. John will also highlight the innovative autofocus tracking…
Find out more »Leica Demo Education Celebration Week Wednesday, July 23rd Leica Demo Join Leica Rep Matt Butzow at National Camera on Wednesday, July 23rd from 10am to 4pm, for a special in-person demo featuring Leica’s latest lineup. Get hands-on with standout models including the Q3, Q3 43, and Q2 Monochrom cameras, select M-System digital rangefinder gear, the powerful SL3 and SL3-S, and a sampling of SL lenses. You’ll also be able to check out the sleek new D-LUX 8 compact digital camera…
Find out more »Leica Expert Sessions Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Leica Expert Sessions Join us for a special opportunity to meet one-on-one with Leica Rep Matt Butzow during our annual Education Celebration Week! These 30-minute personalized sessions are your chance to dive deeper into Leica gear, get answers to your specific questions, and receive expert advice tailored to your photography needs. Whether you’re new to the Leica system or looking to master more advanced techniques like rangefinder focusing, Matt is…
Find out more »Beyond the Manual: Nikon Z Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Nikon In-Person Class Come and explore the exciting Nikon Z Mirrorless cameras with us! National Camera Exchange is pleased to welcome Nikon Rep Sean Fitzthum for an in-person class designed to take you Beyond the Manual. Sean will be our guide through some of the cool and fun features buried within the Nikon Z series cameras. EVF settings, file options, AF point settings, menu customization, and focus stacking are…
Find out more »Explore the World of Macro at Como Conservatory with OM SYSTEM Ambassador Chris McGinnis Education Celebration Week Thursday, July 24th Macro Workshop at Como Conservatory Join OM SYSTEM Ambassador Chris McGinnis for a private, after-hours macro photo walk at the beautiful Como Conservatory in Saint Paul, Minnesota. With exclusive access to the Sunken Garden and Palm Dome, you’ll have the unique opportunity to photograph in a quiet, lush setting that’s full of vibrant color, intricate textures, and macro subjects…
Find out more »Photo Walk at the MN Zoo Sponsored by Sony Education Celebration Week Friday, July 25th Photo Walk at the MN Zoo Join us for a special photo walk at the Minnesota Zoo, sponsored by Sony! Led by expert staff from National Camera, this fun and casual event is a great opportunity to practice your photography skills while capturing images of animals in a dynamic, outdoor setting. We'll begin the day with a designated check-in and meet-up location, where you'll…
Find out more »Fujifilm Custom Film Simulations Education Celebration Week Friday, July 25th Fujfilm In-Person Class Join Tech Specialist Hayden Goldsworthy for an enlightening photography class focused on harnessing the power of Fujifilm custom film simulations. Explore how these simulations can elevate your photography and videography by emulating classic film looks and enhancing color reproduction. Learn to leverage your camera’s diverse film simulation modes to express your creativity and achieve distinctive visual styles in your photographs. About Hayden Hayden is a filmmaker…
Find out more »Bird Photography Made Easy with Tamron Image Master David Akoubian Education Celebration Week Saturday, July 26th Tamron Image Master Class Join Professional Nature Photographer and Tamron Image Master, David Akoubian, as he shares his tips for bird photography. David is a dedicated birder and photographer and has learned over the years what works and will share settings, and other tips for making your bird photography less stressful. David has spent many hours setting up a studio in his backyard, which…
Find out more »Natural Light Portrait Workshop sponsored by Tamron Education Celebration Week Saturday, July 26th Natural Light Portrait Workshop with NCE Discover the art of outdoor portrait photography in this hands-on workshop led by NCE educator and professional photographer Becky Clark-Dullinger. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your foundational skills or elevate your creative approach, this session is designed to help you make the most of natural light to create beautifully lit portraits. We’ll start in the classroom with a guided presentation…
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