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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!

How do I register for a class?
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: Wedding, Studio Lighting, Maternity

Advanced Posing and Lighting for Maternity Portraits

Speaker: Andre Brown (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Advanced   

This class is designed for photographers looking to elevate their maternity portrait skills. We’ll cover advanced posing techniques to add fashion flair and to make your images more impactful. We’ll also explore lighting setups utilizing both flash and constant light, learning how to craft images that standout images from your competition.

Specialty: Wedding, Studio Lighting, Maternity

Studio lighting basics

Speaker: Andre Brown (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Looking to get started with studio photography but don’t know where to start? In this session we will discuss techniques to get you started taking amazing photos in studio with little hassle and minimal set up. We’ll discuss lighting setups, modifiers, one light and multi light set up so you can feel confident in your next studio session.

Specialty: Wedding, Studio Lighting, Maternity

The Art of photographing men

Speaker: Andre Brown (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

In this hands-on class, you’ll learn essential posing and lighting techniques to help you master the art of photographing men. You learn how to find and utilize
natural light in challenging conditions, and explore methods to create your own lighting using off-camera flash (OCF) and Constant lights.

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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!