BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: The largest photography event ever held in New Jersey will provide photo enthusiasts from beginners to professionals with the oppo rtunity to demo and purchase new products and take free classes with so me of the world&rsquo\;s top photographers. \; Unique Photo\, the l argest camera store in the state\, will hold a free\, open to the publi c four-day consumer expo Thursday\, June 21 through Sunday\, June 24 at the Unique Photo superstore at 123 Route 46 West in Fairfield\, NJ.  \;\nConsumers will have the opportunity to sample and purchase th e latest products at steep discounts through Expo-only &ldquo\;Show Spe cials&rdquo\; from dozens of industry leading manufacturers on-site.&nb sp\; They will also be able to learn from some of the world&rsquo\;s to p photographers\, with classes offered in D-SLR photography\, lighting\ , posing\, shooting\, and post-production including Photoshop. \; & ldquo\;We wanted to create an exciting event where any photographer\, r egardless of their ability level\, could have the opportunity to try ou t the best equipment and learn from some of the world&rsquo\;s best pho tographers\,&rdquo\; said Unique Photo President Matt Sweetwood. \; &ldquo\;The public has never had the opportunity to attend a free even t like this before. \; As the center for photography in the state\, we want to make photography both enjoyable and affordable.&rdquo\; &nb sp\;  \;\nDuring the Unique Photo Expo\, attendees will be able to demo the latest and best photographic gear with hands-on demonstrati ons from manufacturers&rsquo\; representatives\; receive specials and d iscounts from numerous vendors\; attend instructional seminars and work shops to improve their photography skills\; and shop and take advantage of &ldquo\;Show only&rdquo\; sales. \; Among the photographers sche duled to appear are internationally known\, award-winning wedding photog rapher Hanson Fong\, Saturday Night Live videographer Alex Buono\, Jay D ickman\, Lindsay Adler\, Erik Valind\, Will Crockett\, Ken Hubbard and D avid Piazza.  \;\nManufacturers scheduled to attend include Cano n\, Nikon\, Olympus\, Tamron\, Sigma\, Manfrotto\, Sony\, Panasonic\, L eica\, Lexar\, Epson\, Samsung\, and Fujifilm.  \; Attendees w ill also have the opportunity to explore and experience photography exc ursions to the New Jersey Botanical Gardens\, to film the Manhattan sky line\, the Great Falls in Paterson\, the Meadowlands Racetrack\, and the Bergen County Zoo.  \; Admission to the Unique Photo Expo is free.\nMost classes will be offered free of charge through the store&r squo\;s Unique University\, the largest center for photography educatio n in New Jersey\, a savings of $100-$500 per class. \; Some classes may be offered at $20.00 with those attendees receiving a Unique Photo store gift card.  \; The store will also host a buy-back pro gram where attendees can get their old camera equipment appraised for t rade-in and receive cash or a Unique Photo store credit with a 10% bonu s on the evaluation. \; Registration to the Unique Photo Expo is req uired. \; To learn more or to register\, visit www.uniquephotoexpo.c om.  \;\nThe Expo schedule is as follows:\nThursday\, June 21\, 2 012 --- 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.\nFriday\, June 22\, 2012 --- 10 a.m.- 5 p.m .\nSaturday\, June 23\, 2012 --- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.\nSunday\, June 24\, 20 12 --- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. URL:http://clark.patch.com/events/unique-photo-expo-demos-and-free-classe s SUMMARY:Unique Photo Expo - Demos and Free Classes LOCATION:123 Us Highway 46\, Fairfield\, NJ 07004: 123 Us Highway 46\, Fa irfield\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR