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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: Fine Art & Themed Sessions

Award-Winning Child Portraiture: Live Demonstration & Editing Masterclass

Speaker: Chris Fritchie (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Join us for an exclusive live demonstration revealing the techniques behind our award-winning child portraits, celebrated for two consecutive years by the Texas Professional Photographers Association. This masterclass showcases our timeless, traditional methods that every photographer must know, from the initial shoot to the final edit. Elevate your craft with insights into creating stunning, professional-quality images that captivate and stand the test of time.

Specialty: Fine Art & Themed Sessions

Creating Timeless Children’s Portraits: Posing, Stylization, and Lighting Mastery

Speaker: Chris Fritchie (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Dive into the art of children’s fine art portraiture with our hands-on workshop. Learn essential techniques in posing, stylization, and lighting to create stunning, timeless images. This interactive class offers practical guidance and real-time practice, helping you master the skills needed to produce professional-quality portraits that stand out. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this class provides invaluable insights and techniques to elevate your craft and capture the beauty of childhood in every shot.

Specialty: Fine Art & Themed Sessions

Master the Magic: Exclusive Themed Sessions to Elevate Your Photography Business

Speaker: Chris Fritchie (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

Discover the secrets behind our most successful themed sessions, including the enchanting Magic of Santa and captivating Storybook Sessions. Learn advanced strategies and techniques that will set your photography apart, attract high-value clients, and boost your earnings significantly. This class provides the tools and insights needed to transform your business and achieve financial success.

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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!