Fundamentals of Photography Class One: Navigating Your Camera Online Seminar • Tuesday, July 16th This class is an introduction to the fundamentals of photography and how to navigate the settings on your camera. This is a class great for beginners who want a better understanding of how to use their camera and take better pictures. Join expert staff from National Camera as we go over a variety of introductory topics that include focusing, exposure, and composition. During the presentation,…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Photography Class Two: Exploring Exposure Components Online Seminar • Thursday, July 18th Join expert staff from National Camera as we explore the key components of exposure and how they relate to different types of photography. This class is great for those who want a better understanding of how and when to use shutter speed and aperture priority modes for Landscape, Sports, Wildlife and Portrait Photography. Showcasing a variety of visual examples for each genre, we will detail…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Photography Class Three: Learning About Lenses Online Seminar • Tuesday, July 23rd This class is great for those who want a better understanding of the significant role lenses play in the outcome of an image. Join expert staff from National Camera as we cover some of the most common questions people have about choosing the “right” lens and what features best suit their needs. There is not a one-size-fits-all lens for most photographers, and in most cases…
Find out more »Sunset Photography at East Medicine Lake Park with Tamron, Canon & Sony Education Celebration Week Wednesday, July 31st WEATHER UPDATE This is a rain or shine event, so our awesome vendors still plan to go ahead with our Sunset Photography meet-up at East Medicine Lake Park tonight at 7:45pm. The group leaders will assess the weather on-site before we decide whether or not to proceed with the event. If they decide that it is not safe, due to weather conditions,…
Find out more »Mini One-on-One Sessions Education Celebration Week Thursday, August 1st THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Check out what else is going on this week here! This in-person event is part of our Education Celebration Week (ECW), featuring a variety of learning opportunities that will help you polish your photo skills throughout the week of July 29th-August 4th. • • • • • Mini One-on-One Sessions Want to learn more about the basics of your camera, lens, or general photo techniques? Sign…
Find out more »Deep Dive into the Secrets of the Canon EOS R System Education Celebration Week Friday, August 2nd CANON VENDOR 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 »Sony Alpha 101: Getting to Know Your Camera Education Celebration Week Friday, August 2nd SONY VENDOR CLASS Join Sony Technical Rep Caleb Timmerman for an in-person class that explores the ins and outs of Sony Mirrorless cameras. In this class Caleb will provide an overview of the functions and features of Sony cameras. He will walk you through focus modes, focus areas and focusing techniques, along with explaining the difference between shooting RAW and JPEG images. You will…
Find out more »Beyond the Manual: Nikon Z Series Education Celebration Week Friday, August 2nd UPDATE // NIKON CLASS CANCELLED This class has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologise for any inconvenience and will be working with Nikon to schedule a make up class, whether in person or online. • • • • • NIKON VENDOR CLASS Join Nikon Rep Michael Dionne for an in-person class that takes you Beyond the Manual of Nikon Z cameras. Michael will be your guide…
Find out more »Retro Arcade Portraits with Fujifilm Education Celebration Week Friday, August 2nd RETRO ARCADE PORTRAITS WITH FUJIFILM Join us for an exciting portrait workshop at Two Bit Game Room in St. Paul on Friday, August 2nd at 6:45pm. Led by Fujifilm Rep Christopher Gilbert and portrait experts from National Camera, this immersive workshop experience is aimed at advanced beginners to intermediate photographers looking to enhance their skills and expand their portfolio. Participants will rotate through three different shooting stations,…
Find out more »Intro to Flash Photography Workshop Education Celebration Week Saturday, August 3rd INTRO TO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Join Jason Brown from National Camera as he teaches you how to take the fear out of using your flash. In this workshop, you will learn how to take control of your flash and understand how to differentiate the lighting on your subject from that on your background. We will demonstrate how to use the flash on and off the camera, the best…
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