Classes
Union Station provides the perfect backdrop for hands-on learning and spacious classrooms for lecture and live demo classes.
With over 100 classes, there’s something here for everyone!
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You will be able to select classes IN THE SHUTTERFEST APP two weeks before the event (first come, first serve). READ THE FAQ and/or monitor the private Facebook group for more details.
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Specialty: Portraits
Boost Your Business By Becoming a DJ […metaphorically]
Speaker: Isaac Coffy (Website) (Social Media)
After 10 years in the photography business, I had this crazy idea: why not launch a DJ company and see how fast I can grow it using the same knowledge I used to build my photography business? By year 3, this silly side hustle just broke $200k in sales…
Now, I’m not going to teach you how to scratch those records and drop the bass but I am going to show you everything I did to hit the ground running and quickly take a brand from nothing to 6 figures and over 450 leads within a short amount of time.
This class is perfect for you if you’re just starting out and you want to make some really solid foundational decisions that will push you further ahead.
This class is perfect for you if you’re a couple years in, you feel your business has reached a stand still and you want to give it a fresh new burst of energy.
This class is perfect for you if you’re addicted to entrepreneurship like me and you would like to explore the concept of additional revenue streams…which doesn’t have to be DJing, of course!
Specialty: Portraits
Forget the Edit…Nail the Shot in Camera Every Time
Speaker: Isaac Coffy (Website) (Social Media)
Time is money and editing is the biggest time suck of all! Let’s learn the principles to creating epic images in camera with intentional framing, flattering posing and, most importantly, proper exposure. In this live demo, I’m going to break down those 3 principles:
• Intentional framing – finding the perfect background in every location to bring focus to our subject.
• Posing – using a system that flatters every body shape to ensure a happy client.
• Proper exposure – using available tools including flash, constant lighting, and more to create a dynamic image that pops our subject off the background.
This class will be a live demo so you won’t be shooting but be sure to take lots of BTS and notes so you can take home the knowledge I’ll be dropping! Bonus points: bring a device with an internet connection (cell phone, tablet or computer) and you’ll be able to watch my tethered camera through a video webinar LIVE during the class!
Specialty: Portraits
Stupid Easy Lighting
Speaker: Isaac Coffy (Website) (Social Media)
From a single off camera flash (or constant light) to a full 3-4 light setup, I’m going to show you the method that I use for every shoot so I can quickly get to high impact images with little stress and confusion. If you struggle with adding light to your images that’s intentional and creative, this class is for you!
I’ll start out this hands-on class showing the core method with flash but we’ll have a number of constant light setups to avoid needing triggers.