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SUMMARY:KEH Trade-In and Buying Event - Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 through Saturday June 20\, 2026\, from 10am to 4pm\, in Pasadena\, CA\, for 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 + Manufactures Top Offs. \nThis event is by appointment only\, please call 626-796-3300 for an appointment.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/keh-trade-in-and-buying-event-pasadena-3/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Pasadena\, 1759 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography,Special Events,Video
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SUMMARY:Shooting and Editing Video\, Hands On Quick Start with Ming Lo - Santa Ana
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on quick start to the basics of shooting and editing video.\n\n\nWant to start creating videos but not sure where to begin? This hands-on beginner class is designed to get you shooting with confidence by focusing on the essential skills you actually need to start shooting and editing right away. By the end of the class\, you’ll have a solid foundation in videography and the tools to bring your ideas to life. \nWorkshop Overview: \n\nStorytelling and planning\nCamera and production basics\nShooting process\nEditing basics\n\nWorkshop Description: \nThe workshop begins with the foundation of every strong video: storytelling and planning. You’ll learn how to develop a simple concept\, think through your message\, and plan your shoot with the final video in mind. Understanding your goal from the start will help you make better creative and technical decisions throughout the process. \nNext\, we’ll cover the core camera and production basics you’ll use every time you shoot. This includes understanding your camera settings\, focus\, framing\, lighting considerations\, and capturing clean audio. We’ll also discuss how to prepare for a shoot\, including location scouting and what to look for before you start filming. \nFrom there\, we’ll move into the shooting process itself. You’ll learn about different shot types\, how to capture footage that tells a story\, when and why to shoot B-roll\, and how to work with on-camera talent. This section is designed to help you feel more comfortable and intentional behind the camera. \nFinally\, the class will wrap up with an introduction to editing basics\, so you can begin putting your footage together into a finished piece. We’ll go over the essentials of structuring a sequence\, building a beginning and ending\, using transitions\, and preparing your final video for output. \nThroughout the workshop\, students will learn through a combination of instruction and hands-on practice\, making it easier to apply concepts in real time. By the end of the class\, you’ll have a strong foundation in videography and a clearer understanding of how to create compelling videos from start to finish. \nWhat To Bring \n\nCamera with standard lens (24-70mm or 50mm)\, or smartphone.\nFully Charged Battery\nMemory Card\nAudio – can use camera or smartphone audio\, or wireless microphones if you have them\nLaptop or smartphone for editing; free version of Capcut or other editor (please download before the class)\n\nInstructor Bio \nMing started shooting in high school with a small Minolta camera\, in the days long before digital\, autofocus and screen previews\, when you had to manually focus\, estimate exposure and develop film at a drive-through called Fotomat. \nIn the mid-1990s\, Ming started shooting headshots and portraits professionally. Not long after\, he entered the digital age\, shooting both photos and video on the latest digital cameras. As an actor and fan of visual media\, he developed his artistic sensibility by watching every film he could\, by learning lighting and shot composition on film sets\, and by applying his lessons to shooting in the field. By the mid-2000s\, Ming was shooting photos and directing local videos for major clients such as Bain & Co.\, Green Dot\, Wal-mart and the local Los Angeles international television station. \nToday\, Ming shoots a wide variety of subjects\, including headshots\, portraits\, fashion\, street\, architecture\, real estate\, landscapes\, Milky Way\, night / neon and light painting. Ming also shoots video for clients and for social media. Ming is inspired to capture life’s special moments as well as nature’s amazing offerings. \nMing shoots primarily with Canon and Sony equipment\, but also has experience with Nikon\, Fuji\, Minolta and Panasonic video cameras. \n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/shooting-and-editing-video-hands-on-quick-start-with-ming-lo-santa-ana/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Santa Ana\, 3309 S Bristol St\, Santa Ana\, CA\, 92704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Video
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SUMMARY:Exploring Architecture Photo Walk with Canon's Jeff Leimbach - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Samy’s is pleased to welcome Jeff Leimbach for this hands-on photo walk.\n\n\nOn this walk we’ll be on the hunt for unique architectural details in texture\, shape and shadow. We’ll also explore the graphic nature of architecture and learn how to recognize it\, compose it\, and capture it\, all while learning how to use some of the helpful tools in all modern cameras. This will be a fun and informative adventure for any level of photographer interested in improving their photographic vision. A camera\, wide angle and telephoto lens\, and your imagination is all that’s required. \nThis class is for everyone\, regardless of skill level\, camera brand or type. \nCanon will have limited cameras and lenses available for loan during the photo walk. Please arrive no later than 10:30am bring your ID if you plan to borrow gear. Memory cards will not be provided\, so please bring your own SD card. \n\n\n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. \nCancellation Policy: Refund requests must be made in writing at least 7 days prior to the event. No refunds or credits will be given with less than 7 days’ notice.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/exploring-architecture-photo-walk-with-canons-jeff-leimbach-los-angeles/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Los Angeles\, 431 South Fairfax Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography,Travel, Nature, Adventure & Photo Walks
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Digital Photography Level 2 with Art Ramirez - Pasadena
DESCRIPTION:If you have a big fancy camera or a point and shoot and want to get more familiar with its capabilities\, this might be the perfect class!\n\n\nThis class delves deeper into your camera. We will look at more of the advanced features that your camera has. You will learn about F-stops (also known as aperture) and just what they do. Shutter speeds and when we have to use them. Focusing systems\, ISO\, Metering\, and more! Equipment will also be discussed. Do you need a Mirrorless or a DSLR? Will a compact camera work for you? Do you need Filters\, or do you need a photo program? Take this class to see what your camera can truly do. \nBy registering for this workshop\, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. Cancellations or refund requests must be made via email 7 days prior to the course. \n** The classroom is located on the second floor of our store. Access to the classroom is available via stairs. There is no elevator to the second floor.
URL:https://samysphotoschool.com/event/introduction-to-digital-photography-level-2-with-art-ramirez-pasadena-15/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Pasadena\, 1759 East Colorado Boulevard\, Pasadena\, CA\, 91106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography
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SUMMARY:Portrait & Skin Retouching with Natasha Calzatti  - Los Angeles
DESCRIPTION:Photographer and Photoshop expert Natasha Calzatti presents “The Secrets of Skin Retouching”\n\n\nThis course takes you step by step through the workflow of skin retouching using Photoshop\, starting at the moment you capture the photo. \nYou will learn how the pros retouch portraits with clean\, natural\, and realistic-looking results. Natasha will share some of the “tricks of the trade”—the same ones that today’s leading retouchers use to slim\, tighten\, and tone their subjects for that finished look. This class will radically change the way you retouch your portraits and give you amazing-looking\, natural results that will set your work apart from your competition. \nThis workshop will cover: \n\nUsing Adobe Camera Raw and or Lightroom\nWorkflow for the master file concept using Photoshop\nFrequency Separation 2.0\nSetting density and color balance\nBurning and dodging\nUsing Smart-sharpening techniques\nUsing color management to ensure consistent results from monitor to final print or web\n\nTechnical Level: Intermediate. You must understand the basics of Photoshop \nRequirements: Attendees should be Mac or PC computer literate and understand basic Photoshop tools\, such as Selection\, lasso\, clone\, healing brush\, and layers. \nWhat to bring: \n*Please bring your laptop to the workshop. \n\n\nInstructor Bio: Natasha Calzatti. Upon receiving her BFA in Photography from Otis Parsons School of Design\, Natasha Calzatti\, a photographer and digital retoucher\, went on to shoot award-winning photography for THE NEW YORK TIMES\, NEWSWEEK\, PEOPLE and VIBE\, and has been syndicated internationally. Her work is represented in many private collections and has been shown publicly in Los Angeles and more recently in Portland\, Oregon’s Black Box Gallery. Simultaneous to her photography career\, Natasha found herself at the cutting edge of imaging as it transitioned from the chemical darkroom to the digital darkroom where her abilities became increasingly in demand for magazine clients TV Guide\, Marie Claire\, Time Magazine\, The Source\, and Vibe as well as advertising clients Midas\, MCI and Dreyfus.Ms. Calzatti was invited to The Getty Center to share her behind the camera experiences of Cuba as she presented an in-gallery exploration of A Revolutionary Project: Cuba from Walker Evans to Now. Today Ms. Calzatti divides her time between shooting assignments and lecturing on digital imaging issues both in U.S and abroad. You can see her current work at www.calzattifoto.com. \n\n\nBy registering for this workshop\, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Click here to view our Terms and Conditions. \nCancellation Policy: Refund requests 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/portrait-skin-retouching-with-natasha-calzatti-los-angeles-3/
LOCATION:Samy’s Camera Los Angeles\, 431 South Fairfax Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adobe Software & Technical Courses,Photography
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