Trade In Trade Up Events

Monday November 1st - Fuji Camera Users Group

Get the latest info on Fujifilm digital cameras. Menu functions, using the apps, website and even installing the film emulations. Lively discussion about all things Fujifilm. Learn about the differences between the cameras and what makes them alike! Join Fujifilm Technical Representative John Haggerty and the Spartan Phto Gang for this almost monthly feature.

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Thursday November 4th- David Akoubian

Join Professional Nature Photographer and Tamron Image Master, David Akoubian, as he shares his tips and experiences with photographing birds in a backyard "studio". David has created a studio within an area of his Audubon Certified Wildlife Sanctuary that is perfect for easy bird photography. The same principles can be applied regardless of the size space you have as well. David will share his gear, settings and special tips to make the photography easy. Grab a cup of coffee and join us on Zoom (get the link sent to you here) Spartan Photo Center Backyard Wildlife Photography - Spartan Photo Center or in personwith limited seating.

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Bear Woods Photography is the photography of David Akoubian. David resides in the mountains of North Georgia with his wife Evelyn.

David has been a photographer since 1972 but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his craft originally as a painter and from his father. Early in his career traveled with, learned from and taught beside some of the masters of nature photography including John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell, Bryan Peterson, Pat O'Hara, and Rod Planck. David has been teaching photography since 1994 in the classroom and leading workshops around the United States. His focus remains on the Southeastern United States, where he calls home, but does workshops and lectures all of the United States.

David's clients have included, but are not limited to Coca Cola, PNC Bank, Tamron, Sirui, Lensbaby, The Nature Conservancy, and Gibbs Gardens. His photographs and articles have appeared in publications such as Nature Photographer, Audubon Magazine, Blue Ridge Country, Birder's World, Outdoor Photographer, Backpacker Magazine, and many local publications. His work his appeared in several feature books in addition to instructional guides on scenic locations. David works with several organizations volunteering his photography among them, Angels on Horseback and the Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia. David is a Tamron Image Master.

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Thursday November 4th All Day- Buy-Sell-Trade

Bring in your old unwanted or overstock camera gear and trade it in on NEW GEAR or sell it for cash! Used Photo Pro will have their Buyer in store to evaluate gear and facilitate you trades. What will they take? What do you have? Any film cameras and lenses, digital cameras and lenses, 35mm medium format, flashes and more. What they are NOT buying is studio lights with power packs, darkroom gear and broken or non-working gear. Stop in from 10am to 5pm

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Friday November 5th All Day- Buy-Sell-Trade

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Friday November 5th - 2pm

Selecting Your New Lens: Tamron’s Guide to What’s Next

Spartan Photo Center is pleased to present an information-packed discussion with Jeff Allen, Pro Photographer and Tamron Tech Rep plus Tamron Representative Jeff Voegeli about how to extend your creative and artistic vision with the right lenses for your camera. We will discuss various focal lengths, provide numerous example photos to show what lenses do and why, plus how to ‘Get The Shot, with ample time for questions and answers along the way. Tamron is the world’s largest independent lens manufacturer with a wide array of highly regarded, top rated, and award-winning, yet affordable lens options for most popular camera brands.

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