Sports Photography Workshop
ft. CANON USA!
Providing an opportunity to a live game day shooting event & Canon Camera Demo at
a San Jose Barracuda game!
TWO unique opportunities to learn how to
take incredible sports photos with practice during a live game.
Improve your sports photography techniques and get game day experience in our Sports Photography Workshops. In this three day workshop you will participate in a seminar: learning essential camera controls and shooting techniques to improve your skills. After the seminar, our participants will meet at the Tech CU Arena to watch and photograph a live hockey game. Durning some of the games, Canon USA Tech Rep Peter Lee, will be in attendance giving guidance about your Canon Camera, along with some of Canon's newest gear for you to experience! After the game there will be a meet up to review & edit your photos with an opportunity to submit your best photos to the Barracuda for use on their social media!
Both Packages Includes:
1. Sports Photography Seminar at San Jose Camera
- 2-hour seminar presented by professional sports photographer Brandon Vallence
- Learn tricks of the trade and essential camera controls for sports photography
2. Shooting Event at a San Jose Barracuda Hockey Game
- 1 - Admission ticket to the game (parking not included)
- Access to our luxury box
- Food and Non-alcoholic beverages
- Canon USA's Tec Rep Peter Lee will have some of Canon's Newest Gear for participants to use!
3. Editing and Image Review Event at San Jose Camera
- 2-hour event hosted by Brandon
- Brandon with critique give feedback about your photography
- Opportunity to submit your best photos to the San Jose Barracuda for publication on their social media and websites.
The Basic Package will get you media access to the game and the ability to move around TEC CEU Arena photographing the game from exclusive perspectives.
The Advance Package will also get you media access around TEC CEU Arena along with media access to the ice holes for photographing the game.
Images From Our Past Classes
Two Barracuda Events Left!
GAME DAY:
Wednesday, 2/26/2025
San Jose Barracuda
Vs.
Abbotsford
Puck Drop at 7:00pm Photographers Arrival 5:00pm
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Canon Tech Rep will be On Hand
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Pregame Orientation:
Tuesday, 2/25/25 5:30pm
Post Game Image Critique & Editing:
Tuesday, 3/4/25 5:30pm
GAME DAY:
Sunday, 3/23/2025
San Jose Barracuda
Vs.
Bakersfield
Puck Drop at 5:00pm Photographers Arrival 3:00pm
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Canon Tech Rep will be On Hand
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Pregame Orientation:
Friday, 3/21/25 5:30pm
Post Game Image Critique & Editing:
Wednesday, 3/26/25 5:30pm
San Jose Barracuda Play at:
Tech CU Arena
1500 South 10th St, San Jose, CA 95112
Pregame Orientation & Post Image Critique & Editing at:
San Jose Camera & Video
1600 S. Winchester Blvd. Campbell, CA 95008
Advance Package
Workshop Fee:
$475
Limited to 6 Participants
Basic Package
Workshop Fee:
$225
Limited to 10 Participants
Your Instructor
Brandon Vallance is a freelance photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area who primarily photographs sports of all types. In addition, Brandon also specializes in portrait and illustration features. Brandon currently works with the Santa Cruz Sentinel newspaper and has been featured in local news outlets throughout the greater Bay Area. His passion is driven by the freedom to be creative while out in the field.
