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2026 Spring Trade In and Sales Event

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:46:13 GMT

Our 2026 Spring Trade In & Sales Event is coming up quick! Stop by April 10th or 11th to get great value for your used cameras and lenses from UsedPhotoPro's Nelson Coppedge.

In addition to trading in your old gear, you can also take advantage of exclusive event savings! We're always happy to place items on hold ahead of the event, so feel free reach out about product availability and specific sales details.

We will also have brand representatives in store to showcase their newest gear and answer any questions you might have.

When: April 10th, 2026 10am-4pm & April 11th, 2026 10am-3pm

Where: West Photo, 21 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

If you have any questions, please call (612) 389-2321, email ask@westphoto.com or send us a message on social media. We hope to see you there!

West Photo's 2025 Holiday Trade In & Sales Event

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:20:18 GMT

Our Annual Holiday Trade In & Sales Event is a little more than a week away ! Save the date and stop by December 12th and 13th to get great value for your used cameras and lenses from UsedPhotoPro's Nelson Coppedge.

In addition to great trade in value, you can also take advantage of exclusive event savings from Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, and Tamron.

We will also have brand representatives from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm in store to showcase their newest gear and answer any questions you have.

When: December 12th, 2025 10am-4pm & December 13th, 2025 10am-3pm

Where: West Photo, 21 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Call or message us with any questions. We hope to see you there!

How To Create Dynamic Portraits with Gary Hughes

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:45:20 GMT

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025

11:00am - 1:00pm

How to Create Dynamic Portraits (with Gary Hughes)

Want your portraits to stop people in their tracks? Join us at West Photo in Minneapolis for an energizing class with Gary Hughes, an award-winning photographer and sought-after educator whose work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Guitar World, and more.

In this hands-on workshop, Gary will break down the essential elements of what makes a portrait dynamic, show you how to put those ideas into practice with a live demo, and then guide you as you create your own portraits with a model.

What You’ll Learn:

The core elements that make a portrait dynamic instead of ordinary
Simple but effective lighting setups for portraits anywhere
How to direct and pose real people with confidence
Tips to elevate your creative vision and produce more impactful images
A chance to shoot alongside Gary and put the techniques into practice

Whether you are just starting to build your portrait skills or you are an experienced photographer looking for fresh inspiration, this class will give you practical tools you can use right away.

About Gary Hughes

Gary Hughes is a photographer and educator based in Winter Park, Florida, where he and his wife run a successful portrait and headshot studio. His work has been featured in publications including Forbes, Fast Company, and Guitar World, and he has shared his expertise at conferences like Imaging USA, WPPI, and CreativeLive. With a reputation for combining practical knowledge with a sense of humor, Gary’s teaching style makes complex ideas easy to understand and fun to put into practice.

Tamron Holiday Savings

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:43:51 GMT

Zoom into Holiday Savings. Save up to $200 on select Tamron lenses now thru January 1, 2023! Discover some of Tamron’s most popular lenses for your Canon, Nikon, Sony Mirrorless and FUJIFILM X-Mount cameras. From All-in-one zoom, Fast F/2.8 and all the way to Super telephoto Zoom; Tamron has you covered!

This offer is valid for purchases made between November 14, 2022 and January 1, 2023. All new Tamron lens purchases are protected with a 6-year USA warranty.

Spring Trade In & Sale Event

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:40:58 GMT

Our Spring Trade In & Sale Event is April 19 & 20, 2024. Trade in your used gear and find great deals on new gear.

TRADE IN & TRADE UP

UsedPhotoPro's Nelson Coppedge will be offering competitive trade-in credits toward the purchase of new gear. Bring in your old cameras and lenses to save on new gear from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, Tamron & more!

REPS & PROMOS

Save big with exclusive promos from the brands you love — on the gear you need. In addition to our staff, we'll have brand reps to help you find the right gear for your photographic needs.

FRIDAY, APRIL 19
10am-4pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

10am-3pm

LOCATION

West Photo

21 University Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55419

West Photo's 2024 Holiday Trade In & Sales Event

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:54:35 GMT

Our Annual Holiday Trade In & Sales Event is a little more than 2 weeks away! Save the date and stop by December 6th or 7th to get great value for your used cameras and lenses from UsedPhotoPro's Nelson Coppedge.

In addition to great trade in value, you can also take advantage of exclusive event savings from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm.

Additionally, we will have brand representatives from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm in store to showcase the newest gear and answer any questions you have.

When: December 6th, 2024 10am-4pm & December 7th, 2024 10am-3pm

Where: West Photo, 21 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Call or message us with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Tamron Mega Sale

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:14:44 GMT

Tamron’s Mega Sale is underway! Until April 7th, enjoy up to $300 in instant savings on Tamron's vast range of high-quality lenses. From the budding novice to the seasoned professional, with Tamron's wide range of mounts, you are sure to find the perfect lenses for your DSLR or mirrorless camera that will let your creativity flow without limits!

From wide-angle lenses that expand your perspective to Macro lenses that let you focus on the small details, to primes and zooms that are a staple of any photographer's kit, and everything beyond, the Tamron Mega Sale has a lens for you! But don't wait too long, the sale is only on until April 7th, 2024.

Our Spring Trade In & Sale Event is April 7 & 8, 2023.

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:14:44 GMT

Our Spring Trade In & Sale Event is April 7 & 8, 2023. Trade in your used gear and find great deals on new gear.

TRADE IN & TRADE UP

UsedPhotoPro's Nelson Coppedge will be offering competitive trade-in credits toward the purchase of new gear. Bring in your old cameras, lenses and on new gear from Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Sony, Tamron & more !

REPS & PROMOS

Save more with exclusive promos from the brands you love, on the gear you need. In addition to our staff , we'll have brand reps to help you find the right gear for your photographic needs.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7
10am-4pm

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

10am-3pm

LOCATION

West Photo

21 University Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Canon Holiday Savings

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 22:14:44 GMT

Save up to $400 on select Canon lenses with these last minute holiday deals. Savings with instant rebate and are valid through January 1, 2022.

All savings are with instant rebate. This offer is valid through January 1, 2023, while supplies last, whichever is earlier.