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.

SF26 Class Lineup

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HAVE YOUR WEEKENDS BACK! How to Build Your Weekdays Business Around Real Estate Photography and Video

Speaker: Fabio Laub (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Picture this: you’re shooting awesome homes Monday through Friday, and your weekends? Totally free for family, fun, or just doing nothing at all. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it’s real — and I’m living it!

After 25 years of giving up weekends to photograph weddings (don’t get me wrong, I loved it, but after the kids arrived I needed quality family time) , I finally cracked the code: a high-end real estate photography and video niche that’s not only super profitable but also keeps my Saturdays sacred. 🙌

In this class, I’ll spill all the secrets, including:
– How to land your first clients using skills you already have
– How to book shoots every day of the week
– What top-tier realtors are really looking for
– How to use relationship magic to attract better clients
– How to create Instagram videos that actually SELL houses
…and so much more!

Come hang out, Listen to this crazy Brazilian, Laugh a lot, learn a ton, and start building a real estate photo biz that gives you your weekends back.
See you there!

Primary Topics: Real Estate

How to Deliver What HIGH END Real Estate Realtors Are Looking For: A PRACTICAL GUIDE!

Speaker: Fabio Laub (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Ever wonder how to take jaw-dropping real estate photos that actually help agents sell faster? I’ve got you.
(Don’t tell anybody, but i am trying to get a house for us to photograph the REAL DEAL!)

Here’s what I’m sharing:
-Killer angles that actually work
-The gear I use for both photo & video
-How to get those amazing colors and window info?
-My full workflow — start to finish

And what if… you didn’t have to edit at all? Yep, that too.

These are the exact tricks I’ve used to build a steady stream of clients right in my backyard. Let’s make real estate photography simple, fast, and fun — and maybe even your new favorite hustle.

Ready to shoot? Let’s go!

Primary Topics: Real Estate

WHY Should a Client Choose You? Let’s NOT Compare Apples to Apples!

Speaker: Fabio Laub (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

Your photos are good! Your portfolio is amazing! You love your brand! YOU are amazing!

You did everything the books told you to do!

But… you are not making (serious) money out of your photography business. Am I right??

Here is my question to you: Why would a client choose YOU instead of your competition? Is it really just the price?

This will be EVEN BETTER than my 2018 Shutterfest Extreme class! There are countless photographers creating beautiful, inspiring work—but today, that alone is no longer enough to guarantee a full calendar or a stable income.

In ANY really competitive market, you gotta to have the “Je ne sais quois” that will turn the decision a no brainer to your client. Over the past several years, I’ve committed myself to studying the business side of photography, approaching it with the same professionalism and dedication I bring to my craft.

Through deep dives into marketing, finance, psychology, and—most importantly—real-world experience (with over 2,000 weddings photographed by me and my team), I’ve developed proven strategies to help photographers build thriving, successful careers.

Primary Topics: Marketing, Mindset & Motivation

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April 22-25 2024 | St. Louis MO.

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!