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Canon Discovery Day Intermediate

Canon Discovery Day Beginner

NIK Software Demo

Digital Photography 101

Learn & Explore with Nikon

20 Minute Basics

40 Minute Basics +

Photoshop for Beginners

Basic Studio Lighting

Meade Telescope Demo Day 

Live On-Location Portrait Event

 

Olympus Live Drive Event

 

 

Photo 101: Nikon J1 Series and All Digital Point and Shoot

 

Photo 101: Intro to DSLR and Photo

 

Photo 102: Advanced DSLR Techniques

 

Photography Classes and Camera Courses

 

  

Cape May Birding Day with Nikon

We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with Nikon to bring you yet another fantastic excursion! Join us for a day of exploration along the New Jersey Coast! We are heading to Cape May during the best time of the year – spring bird migration. Nikon reps and instructors will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Additionally, you will be able to try out the highest quality telephoto lenses Nikon has to offer! Don't miss out on the adventure, sign up today! Transportation and lunch will be provided. We will meet at the Photo Center at 6:30 AM. The bus leaves at 7:00 and will return approximately 5:30 PM.

 

Date: May 19, 2013

Cost: $129.99

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Live On-Location Portrait Event with Bob Harrington sponsored by ExpoImaging

Join us for this informative, interactive workshop with pro photographer Bob Harrington. Bob will be demonstrating how to utilize speedlight flashes with wireless triggers. He will also teach how many of the wireless flash systems operate, as well as a demonstration of a couple different shootingtechniques. You will have a chance to see all the cameras and lenses we sell here in the shop in a live photo shoot and then take turns trying out the equipment yourself. You will learn which lenses should be used in portrait settings and how to get fantastic portrait shots. Models will be present to pose for portraits and create a professional studio shooting experience. This is also a great event for those of you who are experienced in shooting both in-studio and on-location portraits.

 

Date: Saturday, June 15th

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location: The Photo Center

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Digital Photography 101

The two night class will consist of two, one and a half hour session, which is designed for everyone that owns a digital single lens reflex camera. This class is for beginners to intermediate students and will cover exposure, shutter speeds, aperture, iso, lighting, composition, depth of field, and overall camera instruction. Cost for this class is $75.00. Classes will fill up fast, so call to reserve your spot today. Class starts at 6:15.

 

May 22 and May 29

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Intro to Nikon D-SLR Class

Ever experienced not getting the shots you want? Wish your family photos were

breathtaking? If so, then this seminar is for you! Forget the “technical stuff” and learn why cameras such as the Nikon D3000, D3100, D3200, D5100, and D5200 can help you take incredible pictures easily! Intimidated? Don’t be. Anyone can take INCREDIBLE PICTURES with a Nikon D-SLR camera! Spend over 2 hours with The Photo Center & Nikon and they will guide you through a simple, concise seminar to create great pictures. If you never open the instruction manual, we won’t tell. Incredible pictures, fast, fun, and easy!

 

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The Hilton Garden Inn

1885 Route 70

Lakewood NJ 08701

  

 

 

Intro to Advanced Nikon D-SLR Class

If you are passionate about photography and intrigued by high-end technology then this seminar on Nikon Digital SLR cameras is for you! Spend two hours with a Nikon expert learning about the advanced features, menus and controls and see what all of the “buzz” is about with Nikon D-SLR cameras such as the D7000, D600, D300s, D700, D800, and D90. Learn about the Creative Lighting System and how to control light with built-in wireless fl ash capabilities in Nikon D-SLR cameras. This class is packed with great information! Get ready to learn!

 

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The Hilton Garden Inn

1885 Route 70

Lakewood NJ 08701

  

 

 

Nikon 1 Class

The Nikon 1 system is a new and exciting way to capture pictures. The Photo Center and Nikon are excited to take you on a guided tour of your new Nikon 1 J1, J2, V1 and V2 cameras. Motion SnapShots, Smart Photo Selector and HD Movies are just some of the topics covered in this fun and informative seminar.So, grab your Nikon 1 J1, J2, V1 and V2 cameras and jump into the wonderful world of Nikon 1 pictures!

 

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The Photo Center

1930 Route 88

Brick NJ, 08724

  

 

 

 

 

Canon Discovery Day - Upcoming Dates TBA

 

INTERMEDIATE: If you're a more experienced SLR user, this three-hour session is your ticket to learning about the more sophisticated features of your EOS camera. We'll take you to the next step in crafting great photographs, with details about the advanced controls in your camera and how to use them in real-life situations. Many examples of great images bring the camera's features to life in this event. We'll demystify your camera's histogram, give details about lighting and exposure control, and show the power that the right lenses and EOS Speedlites can bring to your photography.

 

BEGINNER: Enter the world of the digital SLR and learn about your camera, and how to make great pictures with it. We'll take you out of "automatic", but we won't overload you with too much detail. You'll see many examples of great photography, and learn techniques to use exposure, composition, flash, and a variety of lenses to get the same types of results. Our Basic Discovery Day class is a three-hour investment in your EOS digital SLR that will pay dividends over and over as you grow with your camera system.

 

During this course you will:

Become familiar with the operation and features of your EOS camera,

and discover how and when to control them for dramatic results.

Learn to expand your creative options, using different camera features and photographic techniques to evolve your pictures from snapshots to photographs.

See actual examples of how Canon lenses and Speedlite

flashes can be used to add impact to your pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

Basic Studio Lighting

 

Join us for a special Basic Studio Lighting interactive workshop. We will be demonstrating how and when to use studio strobe systems. You will gain the understanding of what goes into setting up a studio portrait, as well as metering and adjusting the artificial light. Everyone will take turns trying out the equipment to get a hands-on feel for how studio lighting works. You will learn basic lighting setups, as well as tips and tricks to make great photographs.

 

Date: Upcoming Dates TBA

Time: TBA

Cost: TBA

 

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Olympus Live Drive Event

 

We will be teaming up with Olympus once again to bring you a unique photography experience! Olympus Visionary and fashion photographer Victor Rodriguez will be here in the store with an educational presentation on the incredibly powerful Olympus OM-D EM-5 micro four thirds camera. He will be showing some of his work as well as teaching you how to take incredible photographs with the Olympus OM-D and other PEN series cameras. There will also be a Q&A session and an "Ask the PRO" session. What makes this event really unique is that Olympus will be lending out a limited number of OM-D kits for you to take home and try out for 10 days at NO extra cost! There's no reason not to sign up for this class! Don't forget to head over to Victor's website at www.studio206id.com to see some of his work!

 

Date: Upcoming Dates TBA

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Cost: $25

 

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20 Minute Basics

Basic information to get you started with your camera.

1. Learn the buttons and controls on your camera.

2. Tips on how to get better pictures.

3. One-on-one session so the focus is on you.

4. We will demonstrate saving, printing, and uploading your photos.

5. Call now to make your appointment – 732-840-1333.

 

Cost: Only $29.99/person

 

 

 

40 Minute Basics +

More information to get you more familiar your camera. The 40 Minute Basics + is a private lesson that is more in depth for users who want to get more serious with photography.

1. Answer any questions you may have about your photos or camera.

2. Tips on how to get better pictures.

3. One-on-one session so the focus is on you.

4. We will demonstrate saving, printing, and uploading your photos.

5. Call now to make your appointment – 732-840-1333.

 

Cost: Only $49.99/person!

 

 

 

 

Photoshop for Beginners

The Photo Center is pleased to announce the return of our Photoshop class! The class will be split into two sections: one for users with Photoshop Elements, and one for users with Photoshop CS5.

 

This class covers:

• Introduction to Photoshop CS6

• Basics of Working with Images

• Understanding Layers

• Finishing Touches

 

Seminar Dates:

Photoshop Elements

Upcoming Dates TBA

Photoshop CS6

Upcoming Dates TBA

 

Cost: $79.95

 

This class has very limited space and will fill up, so make sure you call the shop to reserve your spot now!

For more information, please give us a call at

(732) 840-1333.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Learn & Explore with Nikon

Discover how to use your Nikon camera to its full potential. Our Nikon Tech Rep, David Snyder, will conduct this seminar that focuses on showing you how to take amazing photographs with ease! There will be two classes: The D7000 class and the D3100/D5100 class. Don't shoot with those cameras? No problem! If you shoot with a D80 or a D90, you are welcome to join the D7000 class and not only be instructed on how to take incredible photos, but also learn about the new features the D7000 has to offer! For those of you who shoot with a D3000, D5000, D40, or D60, you can sign up for the D3100/D5100 class. Come prepared with your camera, notepad, and your questions because David is sure to give loads of great photography tips!

 

When: TBA

Where: The Hilton Garden Inn (1885 Rt 70 in Lakewood, NJ)

Cost: $29.95 per person

 

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NIK Software Demo

We will be having a free in store NIK Software demo day where our very own NIK representative will come into the store and demonstrate all of the programs available in the amazing NIK Software suite. Special offers and coupons will be available so don't miss out!

 

When: Please check back in the fall for our next demo.

 
 

 

 

Cape May Birding Day With Canon

We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with Canon to bring you yet another fantastic excursion! Join us for a day of exporation along the New Jersey Coast! We are heading to Cape May during the best time of the year - bird migration. Canon reps and instructors will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Additionally, you will be able to try out the highest quality telephoto lenses Canon has to offer! Don't miss out on the adventure, sign up today! Transportation and lunch will be provided. We will meet at the Photo Center at 11:45 AM. The bus leaves at noon and will return approximately 8:00 PM.

 

 

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Welcome to The Photo Center Discount Camera Shop. The Photo Center Has been family owned and operated since 1977. Through the years, as the photo industry grew, so did we. Our 3500 square foot store allows us the opportunity to provide the largest selection of new and used photographic equipment and supplies in central and southern New Jersey. We think you will be pleased, as you explore our site and see what The Photo Center has to offer. More info

 

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