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 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: Weddings, Business, IPS, Lighting

Flash Virgins Full Throttle :Beginner Off Camera Flash Bootcamp

Speaker: Gary and Kim Evans (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

Are you scared or intimidated to use your off camera flash? Just looking at your flash in your camera bag gives you chills down your spine? We get it and we’re here to help!
Using off camera flash can be daunting, but with the right tools and practice, OCF can take your photography to the next level. In this hands-on class, we will take you through the baby steps of using off camera flash to enhance your photos giving you easy go to setups to have in your back pocket for your next shoot.
You will get your flash firing, learn the fundamentals of off camera flash, including how to set up your equipment, control the lighting and add some extra pop and dimension to your images.
But wait………that’s not all – we are also offering a special tech support boot camp the day before the class to help you get your equipment set up and working correctly so you can hit the ground running for our class. We want to make sure you are fully prepared to dive into the world of off camera flash!
Don’t let fear hold you back from exploring the creative possibilities of off camera flash. Join our hands on class, conquer your fears and take the first step towards becoming a confident flasher.
Please attend class with your camera, flash and trigger ready to shoot!

Specialty: Weddings, Business, IPS, Lighting

Pop Up Weddings: Monetize your Styled Shoots and Make +$20K per day

Speaker: Gary and Kim Evans (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Intermediate   

Have you ever participated in a Styled Shoot and thought…Why isn’t someone getting married in all this beauty (and expense and waste etc) that we all just worked SO hard on setting up? Well, that’s what we do. We set up a venue and ceremony once and marry 7 couples back to back through the day. We consistently make over $20K per day with this proven formula. This is the engine that drives our photography company. Since 2018 we have grossed well over 7 figures with Pop Up Weddings and we want to show you how. With the right tools, you can add Pop Up Weddings to your company as another revenue stream. Small, intimate weddings and elopements aren’t going anywhere – in fact they’re the highest growing wedding sector and you need to be a part of it. Stop waiting for couples to come to you. Create your own Pop Up Wedding day to fill your calendar and make some money while you’re at it. We’ll show you step by step how we create, market and sell our Pop Up Weddings. We’ll give you the recipe, you add your own secret sauce!

Specialty: Weddings, Business, IPS, Lighting

Strike a Pose, There’s Nothing to It! Speed Posing for Wedding Couples

Speaker: Gary and Kim Evans (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

Does directing and posing couples give you anxiety? Are you losing sleep before the wedding day stressing about your couple portraits?
Get ready to step up your posing game and capture a multitude of dynamic shots in minutes! Join our hands-on speed posing photography class! In this high-energy session, you’ll learn how to direct models quickly and effectively to create stunning poses that convey emotion, movement, connection and style. With practical tips and tricks, you’ll master the art of posing on the fly and leave with an impressive portfolio of shots. Nailing 30-40 quick and easy couple portraits in less than 30 minutes can free you up on a wedding day to have the time to get creative. Our speed posing will help you get your must have couple portraits in the bag in no time. As a special bonus, you’ll get our pocket posing guide as a quickie reference to have on your phone if you ever get stuck.

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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!