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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!

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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: Lighting, Sales

Let’s Get Lit!

Speaker: Casey Patrick (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Intermediate   

Turn your Event into a LIT Affair, step into the world of event photography with confidence in our Event Lighting Setup class! Whether you are capturing a corporate party or a romantic wedding, this course is designed to equip you with the essential lighting setups, equipment, and techniques needed to shine in any event scenario. I’ll share my favorite lighting strategies for various styles of events, teaching you how to effectively use one to three lights to enhance your photography. Additionally, we’ll dive into unique lighting techniques that I personally love to use at weddings, giving your images that extra pop . Perfect for photographers looking to expand their skills in event photography, this class will have you lighting like a pro in no time!””

Specialty: Lighting, Sales

Let’s talk IPS: Stop With The Digital Downloads

Speaker: Casey Patrick (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

Are you ready to elevate your photography business and boost your revenue? This Beginner in-person Sales (IPS) class designed specifically for photographers who are eager to shift from giving away digital files to conducting lucrative in-person sales. In this session, I’ll guide you through changing your workflow from solely digital delivery to creating substantial income with product sales. Discover strategies that can increase your average earnings from $200 session fees to $1000 per photo shoot. Embrace the art of sales with confidence, understanding that you’re not just selling, but educating your clients on the true value of your product and craft.

Specialty: Lighting, Sales

Ordinary to Extraordinary Outdoor Senior Portraits

Speaker: Casey Patrick (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Intermediate   

Unlock the secrets of outdoor senior photography in our hands-on class! Designed for photographers eager to master the challenges of combining natural lighting and flash, this immersive workshop will empower you with the skills to harness the sun’s rays to your advantage. Learn how to use the natural sun light with incorporating reflectors and off camera flash (high-speed sync) to create stunning senior portraits at any time of day. No more excuses to say no to the midday sun and gain the confidence to shoot under the brightest conditions. You will discover how to make every hour the golden hour in your senior shoots.

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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!