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: Fashion and Portraits

Fashion Lens: Essential Skills for Clothing Product Photography

Speaker: Jeff Rojas (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Join us to master the art of capturing irresistible images for clothing brands! Learn essential lighting, styling, and post-processing techniques to create stunning visuals that elevate your brand and drive sales in the dynamic world of fashion. Make sure to bring your favorite macro lens!

Specialty: Fashion and Portraits

Step Back in Time: Vintage Fashion Shoot

Speaker: Jeff Rojas (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Step into the past and take vintage-inspired fashion portraits amidst charming architecture and timeless streetscapes.

Specialty: Fashion and Portraits

Street Style Photography Workshop

Speaker: Jeff Rojas (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Capture the spirit of modern fashion trends through street photography, using spontaneous moments and candid portraits against the backdrop of city life.

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Early Bird Tickets

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!