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
Master the Pose: The Art of High-Fashion Direction
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Great lighting is useless without masterful direction. In this live demonstration, international fashion photographer Enrique Vega will break down the geometry of high-fashion posing. Posing isn’t about rigid rules—it’s about creating angles, tension, and celebrating the subject’s shape. Enrique will build a live set and demonstrate how subtle shifts in weight, hand placement, and chin angles completely change the narrative of an image. You will learn how to communicate effectively, empower your model, and sync your lighting placement to sculpt the body for a flawless editorial finish. Every attendee will walk away with an exclusive Enrique Vega Posing Guide to use on their future shoots.
What to Bring to Class:
No camera required. Just bring a notebook, a pen, and an open mind ready to learn how to direct and communicate with your subjects.
The Editorial Blueprint: How to Pitch Magazines & Attract Premium Clients
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You don’t need to live in New York City or have a million-dollar budget to shoot high-end fashion and land global clients. You need initiative, a killer portfolio, and the audacity to pitch yourself. In this no-nonsense business lecture, Enrique Vega shares the blueprint he used to go from shooting in a small desert town in Mexico to landing covers for Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. Enrique will break down how to create your own opportunities, pitch editorials to major magazines, and build a “Premium Position” for your brand that naturally attracts higher-paying clients without competing on price. Stop waiting for the perfect opportunity and learn how to create it.
What to Bring to Class:
No camera required. Just bring a notebook, a pen, and an open mind ready to learn.
The Vogue Bride: Hands-On High-Fashion Editorial Lighting
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Why should bridal portraits look standard when they can look like the cover of Vogue? Step behind the camera with international fashion photographer Enrique Vega in this interactive, hands-on workshop designed to elevate your bridal portfolio. We will bridge the gap between traditional wedding photography and high-end fashion editorials. We will build accessible lighting setups using strobes—from a simple single-light approach to an advanced multi-light editorial production. You will walk away with magazine-ready bridal images that will elevate your portfolio, and you will learn how to micro-direct your subject to achieve confident, editorial-style poses that attract premium clients.
What to Bring to Class:
DSLR or Mirrorless camera, a portrait lens (e.g., 50mm, 85mm, or 24-70mm), and memory cards. A basic understanding of manual exposure (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) is required.