SEP 21-23, 2025  |  ST. LOUIS, MO

HOTEL INFORMATION

Stay Where It Happens — And Get Over $500 in Added Value

Skip the FOMO and support the event by staying on-site at our host hotel, Union Station. Not only will you be in the heart of the action, but you’ll unlock exclusive perks you can’t get anywhere else.

Book Your Room. Unlock the Benefits.

When you stay at Union Station (maximum 2-person occupancy), each registered guest receives:

First Access to The Portrait Edit 2026

Get access to 2026 tickets before they’re released to the public.

SUPER Early
Bird Pricing

Enjoy an additional $100 discount off your 2026 ticket.

$50 Credit to The Portrait Edit Merch Store

Use it toward any merchandise products of your choice.

Free Professional Headshot

Capture your best look with a complimentary headshot during the event (a $150 value).

Exclusive Workshop with Sal Cincotta

Join a 2-hour pricing & packaging workshop on Sunday before the evening festivities begin.

Register for The Portrait Edit

We’ve designed The Portrait Edit to be intimate and intentional — with limited spots and a focus on meaningful, creative growth. Whether you’re here for hands-on education, portfolio-worthy shoots, or simply the space to reconnect with your craft, your ticket gives you access to an unforgettable experience.

With only 200 general admission tickets available and just 50 VIP spots, this is a carefully curated environment — not a crowded convention.

Ready to create something meaningful? Your journey starts here.
VIP TICKETS
$999
$899
LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES
Get exclusive 1-hour early access to the shooting bays. Beat the crowds and shoot with models in beautifully lit, undisturbed setups.
Private Q&A session with select speakers. Ask the real questions you wouldn’t in a large group. Think real talk, real insight, real access.
One-on-one or small group portfolio reviews with hand-selected speakers. Constructive, real-world feedback in a private space.
Includes high-end swag, printed resources, product samples, and creative tools not available to GA ticket holders.
Front-row reserved seating in all speaker sessions and general presentations.
GENERAL ADMISSION
$799
$599
LIMITED TO 200 ATTENDEES
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SKILL LEVELS

Beginner: Just starting out or relatively new to a given subject matter. Basics will be covered and the course will move at a slower pace. The instructor will spend a little more time trying to explain concepts to ensure everyone is following. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 1-3 on the given topic.

Intermediate: Has a grasp of some basic concepts. This course level will move at a faster pace and assume you have basic knowledge covered on the given subject matter. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 4-6 on the given topic.

Advanced: You have working knowledge of the given subject matter, but are looking for more fine-tuning and some advanced topics to take your work to that next level. DO NOT expect instructors to explain basic concepts in this course. On a scale of 1-10 consider this level a 7-10 on the given topic.

Class Types

Hands-On

These are shooting courses. You will be shooting and working. Bring your camera, gear, or whatever you need for the course and to create create images. Expect to have some level of shooting.

Live Demonstration

These are instructor-led courses where you will see a live demonstration of what the instructor is teaching. You can still bring your camera to these courses and you can photograph, but the goal of the course is NOT for you to shoot or to ensure you get a shot. The goal is for you to see how and why the instructor does what he/she does in order to get the final result.

Lecture

These are non-shooting courses. Typically classroom-based, bring your laptop and notepad and focus on learning!