Whether you want to learn about new products, learn how to use your existing equipment, explore some aspect of photography, or be inspired by the works of others, there are wonderful opportunities to do so this month and every month here in New York, and it won’t cost you a king’s ransom. Two of the premier photo specialty retailers here in New York, Foto Care and B&H Photo Video Pro-Audio, offer some incredible opportunities for photographers to build our skill sets and expand our knowledge base, through a series of manufacturer sponsored and store sponsored events, and inspirational lectures and discussions. I wanted to share with you a few of my event picks for July, all of which are free.
Foto Care
41 West 22nd Street New York, NY 212-741-2990
July 13:
12pm – 5pm: Preview of the Leica S2.
An up close and personal look at the 37mp, medium format dslr with a 30x45mm sensor. Reservation Required
1pm: The Shape of Light by Broncolor:
The seminar covers using the Broncolor light shapers as well as techniques for using various modifiers including the Para umbrella, Mini Satellite, Lightbars, lightstick and ringflash C and P. Limited seating: Reservation Required
4:30pm – 5:30pm: Rinze Van Brugg, photographer and graphic artist on imaging with the Leica M8. Limited seating: Reservation Required
July 14:
2pm: Splash by Brian Bryns and Broncolor:
The seminar focuses on techniques for lighting and capturing liquids. Limited seating: Reservation Required
6pm: Airborne: An evening with Lois Greenfield Limited seating: Reservation Required
July 15:
1pm: Location lighting with Broncolor Limited seating: Reservation Required
6pm: No Guts, No Glory an evening with Sarah Silver Limited seating: Reservation Required
For a complete listing of seminars and events at Foto Care including details on “Hasselblad Week” which begins July 20,and/or to reserve your space click here , or call 212-741-2990
B&H – Event Space
420 9th Avenue (@34th Street New York, NY 212-444-6615
July 9:
1pm-5pm: Lighting for Portraiture: a Special Extended Workshop presented by Westcott. This is a 4 hour seminar that mixes theory and discussion on lighting options and control with practical application.
July 12:
7:30pm-9:30pm: Manhattanenge. Flickr personality Jennifer Diamond leads a group of photographers to capture images of the twice yearly phenomena known as “Manhattanenge” where the setting sun is perfectly aligned with the Manhattan street grid. The group will be meeting at 5th Ave and 34th Street between 7:30 and 7:45 pm.
July 26:
1pm-3pm: Media Empowerment & the Developing World presented by Barefoot Workshops. The bicoastal not for profit Barefoot Workshops offers short, intensive workshops around the world in narrative and documentary filmmaking. Led by Chandler Griffin, this seminar sheds light on the media tools and formats that Barefoot uses to motivate people and bring about change in communities in need.
July 27:
2pm-5pm: FACEBOOK VS. FACE TO FACE: Using Social Media and SEO to Drive More Business to your Door. presented by liveBooks. J Sandifer and Lou Manna draw from their personal experiences with social media and viral marketing. Lou will discuss how he uses Facebook as his international business hub by promoting his work and driving traffic to his site. J, who has used social media and viral marketing to grow his photography business in Portland, ME, will cover the best social media available to photographers and how to utilize their benefits.
July 28:
11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm: Nikon Wireless Flash Hands-on Workshop with Shooting Stations. Navigate the Nikon flash system with Nikon training specialist Paul Van Allen. After an introduction to button, menus and functionalities, participants will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned at shooting stations. There are two session.
For a complete list of B&H Event Space events and seminars as well as for more information and on-line registration, visit the Event Space page on the B&H website. Please note that even if the seminar or event is shown as being booked to capacity, there is a good chance you can still get a seat if you show up as there are often quite a few “no shows.”
In closing this entry, I do want to underscore one point: If you register for a free event and something comes up which precludes you from participating, let the organizers know as soon as possible so that someone else may have the opportunity to fill that seat.
