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SUMMARY:KEH Trade-In and Buying Event - Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, Friday\, and Saturday\, April 16th\, 17th and 18th\, from 10am to 4pm\, in Pasadena CA\, f\,or our in-store buying events. Have your photo and video gear appraised by a KEH Camera expert and get paid instantly.\nPLUS\, receive a 10% trade-in bonus. \nThis event by appointment only\, please call (626) 796.3300 for an appointment.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/keh-trade-in-and-buying-event-pasadena/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Pasadena\, 1759 East Colorado Blvd.\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography,Special Events,Video
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SUMMARY:Astrophotography with Sigma Ambassador Jack Fusco at Trona Pinnacles
DESCRIPTION:Join SIGMA & Samy’s Camera for Astrophotography in Trona Pinnacles\, CA. SIGMA & Benro Polaris Star Tracker loaner gear and so much more.\n\n\nWorkshop Schedule: \n\nOnline Lecture – April 15th @7pm Pacific Time\nOn Location\, Hands-on Shoot – April 17th@ 11:30pm Time\nOnline Post Processing Session – April 21st @7pm Pacific Time\n\n  \nOn Location\, Hands-On Shoot April 17th @11:30pm – April 18th @5:30am \nJack will lead a small group of photographers to a fantastic view of Bortle Class 2 skies\, nearly as dark as the sky can get. \nJack will be guiding you through the basics of astrophotography all the way up to advanced techniques. There will be a review of basic astronomy information that will help you plan and capture images of the stars. \nThrough this very unique astrophotography workshop\, you will have the opportunity to use the Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN to shoot incredible panoramic images of the Milky Way as it rises above the horizon. The longer focal length and fast F1.2 aperture will result in truly stunning and detailed images above the otherworldly pinnacles. \nThere will also be several Benro Polaris heads available for attendees to try out during the workshop. The Polaris smart tripod head can capture incredible motion timelapses\, panoramas\, focus stacking\, exposure stacking\, and even long exposures of the night sky. \nWhat You Will Learn \n● We will meet on location with time to scout and plan compositions. \n● Jack will share his personal approach to how he would plan an entire night to maximize his time shooting and ensure that he leaves with images he is excited about. \nLoaner Gear \n**The Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG | A is available for both E & L mount \nA selection of SIGMA lenses and Benro Polaris for attendees to use during the location outing. \nWhat You Should Bring \n● A DSLR or Mirrorless Camera with manual settings \n● A fast aperture lens \n● Extra batteries (2 or more) and memory cards (64gb+) \n● A sturdy tripod \n● Shutter Release / Intervalometer \n● Red light equipped headlamp\, the red light will be less harsh on our eyes and help keep night vision intact! \n● Warm clothing – Dress in layers to help stay warm \n● Wear decent hiking shoes/boots to manage the terrain \n● Water/Snacks \nWe highly encourage you to attend the online lecture on April 15th to help you be more prepared for the location experience. \n\n\n\nONLINE LECTURE – April 15th at 7pm Pacific Time \nPlease plan to attend this live presentation or watch the recording before we meet in the field. Viewing this information will help you get more out of the in-person experience! \nThe goal of this lecture is for you to leave with the knowledge and ability to shoot the stars on your own. \n● Gear – Everything you need before heading into the field \n● Planning & Scouting – Before we take a great image\, we need to know when and where to take it. \n● Camera Settings & Techniques – Learn how to best take advantage of your equipment and dial in your approach. \n● Composition Tips – What makes a great astro photo? \n● Shooting Styles – From single exposures to image stacking there are an endless variety of approaches when heading out under the stars. We will cover some of the most effective methods for capturing a great photo. \n● Keys to shooting panoramic images of the Milky Way \n● Open Q & A + Discussion \nONLINE POST PROCESSING – April 21st at 7pm Pacific Time \nA start to finish example of an image taken in the field. \n● Image import and organization \n● Deciding which images to process and which to discard \n● Single Image Edit \n● Stitching together panoramic images \n● Stacking Images for Noise Reduction \n● Using Presets to get started + dialing in your style \n● Export for Web \n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO: \nJack Fusco is a professional landscape astrophotographer / timelapser. What began as a way purely to document his travels as a touring musician\, photography has become his main form of creative expression. \nMany of Jack’s images are often planned days\, weeks\, or even months in advance while waiting for weather and celestial objects to align. The resulting work shows a true and complete dedication to his craft. \nHis work has been featured by National Geographic\, TEDx\, LA Times\, NASA APOD\, BBC\, Forbes and many more. \n\n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. You will be required to sign a waiver in order to attend. \nCancellation Policy: Refunds request must be made in writing at least 30 days prior to the event. No refunds or credits will be given with less than 30 days notice.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/astrophotography-with-sigma-ambassador-jack-fusco-at-trona-pinnacles/
LOCATION:104 N China Lake Blvd\, 104 North China Lake Boulevard\, Ridgecrest\, CA\, 93555\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography,Travel, Nature, Adventure & Photo Walks
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