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!
How do I pick my classes?
You will be able to register for classes IN THE SHUTTERFEST APP two weeks before the event (first come, first serve). The app is released about a month before ShutterFest. READ THE FAQ and/or monitor the private Facebook group for more details.
ShutterFest 2027 Classes
Smile and Scale: The No-Bullshit Guide to Volume Photography
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Volume photography sounds simple enough right? Just show up, take some pictures, and repeat. What nobody tells you is that without the right foundation, you’ll work yourself to death for margins that barely cover your gas money.
This class fixes that.
With 17 years in the trenches across high-volume and boutique-volume operations, I’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to. This is the course I wish existed when I started; practical, direct, and completely free of the vague, gatekept bullshit that fills every photography Facebook group and forum on the internet.
We’ll cover everything that actually matters: how to break into the industry and land your first jobs, how to understand the business model well enough to actually profit from it, how to run an efficient picture day that doesn’t leave you wanting to change careers, and how to sell your images in a way that makes clients happy and your bank account happier.
What to expect:
1. Getting started without spinning your wheels for two years
2. Finding jobs and positioning yourself to win them
3. Understanding the business – because it’s not just great photos that pay the bills; great margins do
4. Shooting efficiently at scale without sacrificing quality
5. Sales strategies and workflow methods that turn volume work into real profit
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building a volume photography business that actually works, you’re in the right place.
What to Bring to Class:
None. I can get anyone started in the volume business with just my wits, charm, and a kick-ass attitude.