NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - Jan 11, 2016) - Adorama, one of the world's largest photography, video and audio, imaging and electronics retailers, will host free demonstrations on Thursday, January 14 and a live podcast recording on Friday, January 15 in its Manhattan-based superstore.
Learning from renowned subject matter experts, attendees will walk away with practical knowledge, useful tips, and awesome memories.
Free Demos: Explore Analog Cameras and Classic Techniques with Daniel Norton
Thursday, January 14th, 3 Sessions: 12pm - 1pm, 2pm - 3pm, & 4pm - 5 pm
Using analog and classic cameras is a great way for photographers to add variety to their portrait, fashion, and other photo work. Join Daniel Norton -- Adorama Pro's senior lighting consultant and trainer -- as he demonstrates several types of cameras, films, and instant emulsions, as well as advanced contact printing techniques like paper negatives. Aside from helping attendees diversify their portfolio work with film photography, these sessions will also challenge their creativity.
These are hands-on demos, which means that attendees can try out some of the cool cameras or have their portraits made. Daniel will also introduce participants to cameras with full manual control, as well as cover techniques to help them control and get better results from fully automatic cameras.
There will be three unique sessions. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP to one or all three sessions.
Live Podcast Recording: Photo Brigade with Gary Hershorn
Friday, January 15th, 11am - 1pm
Join renowned photographer and cinematographer Robert Caplin and his guest, veteran news photographer Gary Hershorn, for a live podcast recording at Adorama's Event Space. They will talk about Gary's illustrious career at Reuters and his transition to the app Flipboard in 2014. Attendees are invited to watch the podcast recording in person or tune in live via photobrigade.com/LIVE.
Gary began his career at the United Press Canada in Toronto in the late 1970s. In the mid-1980s, he became Chief Photographer for Reuters Canada. Among other milestones, Gary was appointed News Pictures Editor, Americas in 2000 and Global Editor, Sports Pictures in 2011 -- a position he held until he left Reuters in the spring of 2014. Gary has covered 16 Olympics and 24 Academy Awards, among other major news, sports, and entertainment events.
ADORAMA: More Than a Camera Store
Adorama is more than a camera store -- it is one of the world's largest photography, video, audio, and computer retailers. Serving customers for more than 35 years, Adorama has grown from its flagship NYC store to become the leading online destination for imaging and consumer electronics. Adorama's vast product offerings include: Adorama Pix (home entertainment, mobile computing, professional video and audio, and in-house photo lab services), Adorama Pro (resources and gear for photographers, filmmakers, production studios, broadcasting/post houses, and recording artists), Adorama Rental Company (pro equipment rental), and the award-winning Adorama Learning Center, which offers free creative education in online channels such as the popular Adorama TV.
Adorama is noted by Consumer Reports as one of the nation's top five electronics retailers; recognized "Best of the Web" by Forbes.com; listed in the Internet Retailers Top 100, and is the official Electronics Retailer of the NY Giants.
Visit ADORAMA at www.adorama.com and its Facebook fan page.
