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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: Couples

Directing Over Posing: Creating Cinematic Connection in Couples Photography

Speaker: Chloe Ramirez (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Step into an immersive live demo with Chloe Ramirez, where you’ll learn how to transform your couples photography by focusing on direction instead of traditional posing. Chloe will walk you through her process of creating cinematic, emotive, and authentic moments that resonate with both clients and viewers. From setting the tone to building trust, Chloe will share actionable techniques to help you elevate your artistry and capture the unique connection between your clients. This session is perfect for photographers eager to push beyond conventional poses and explore a storytelling approach to their craft.  

Specialty: Couples

Directing Over Posing: Unlocking Cinematic Connection in Couples Photography

Speaker: Chloe Ramirez (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

In this engaging lecture, Chloe Ramirez will delve into her signature approach to couples photography, where direction takes precedence over traditional posing. Chloe will explore the art of building trust and guiding clients to create cinematic, emotive, and authentic imagery. Through insightful tips and storytelling techniques, she’ll demonstrate how to elevate your work by focusing on connection and movement rather than static poses. This lecture is perfect for photographers looking to break free from conventional norms and embrace a storytelling approach to their artistry.  

Specialty: Couples

Electric Feel: Creative Lighting That Evokes Emotion

Speaker: Chloe Ramirez (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Step into the world of creative lighting in this live demo designed to inspire and elevate your photography. This session focuses exclusively on the artistry of light to add depth and feeling to your images. You’ll explore how to harness the power of strobe, continuous light, and even the subtle glow of candlelight to craft dynamic, moody, and visually compelling images.

Learn how to shape light intentionally to evoke emotion, play with shadows, and add depth to your photos. Whether you’re working in a studio or on location, this demo will provide you with practical techniques and creative inspiration to take your lighting game to the next level.

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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!