# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sony Day & Class
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? Sony Day at Norman Camera with Barrett “Bear” McGivney
? Saturday, July 25th
? Norman Camera + Celery Flats Historical Area
?️ $30 per person (includes a $30 Norman Camera Gift Card)

About this event
Join us for Sony Day at Norman Camera featuring Sony Technical Representative Barrett “Bear” McGivney!
This is a full day of hands-on learning, gear exploration, and photography education designed for photographers of all levels—whether you’re just getting started or have been shooting for years.

? What’s happening
Throughout the day, Bear will be in-store offering:
    •    ? Live demos of the latest Sony cameras & lenses from Sony
    •    ❓ Q&A sessions to help with your gear and workflow
    •    ? FREE firmware updates
    •    ? A 1-hour class on Location Portraiture

? Location Portraiture Workshop (Grand Finale)
We’ll head to Celery Flats for a hands-on shooting experience featuring:
    •    A live model
    •    Guided portrait instruction from Sony Tech Rep Barrett McGivney
    •    Techniques for natural light + supplemental lighting
    •    Creative use of scenic structures and backgrounds
? 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

? Schedule
    •    1:30 PM – 2:30 PM → In-store class (Location Portraiture)
    •    All day → Gear demos, Q&A, firmware updates
    •    5:00 PM – 7:00 PM → Outdoor workshop at Celery Flats

? What to bring
    •    Camera
    •    Memory card
    •    Creative mindset
Lighting equipment will be provided.

?️ Registration
$30 per person (for presentation & workshop)
Includes a $30 Norman Camera gift card (making this an incredible value workshop experience)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/sony-day-and-class/200030319931853
- **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3602 S Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI
- **lat**: 42.25555
- **long**: -85.58979
- **full address**: 3602 S Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Sony Day & Class being held?
  - **A:** Sony Day & Class takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am at 3602 S Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Sony Day & Class?
  - **A:** Sony Day & Class is organized by Norman Camera Company.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Sony Day & Class is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Sony Day & Class sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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