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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!

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You will be able to select classes 
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Specialty: Workflow, Weddings, Posing, Engagements, Lightroom

10 Insider Secrets for Wedding Day Success

Speaker: Jen Stitt (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

What if you knew the secret to success before you even picked up your camera on the wedding day? Whether you’re dreaming of going full-time or just aiming to create unforgettable memories on the weekends, Jen is here to spill all the details from her 15+ years in the wedding business.
Whether you’re envisioning grand weddings every weekend or intimate sunset ceremonies by the shore, it’s not just about taking breathtaking photos (though, of course, there’s plenty of that!) – it’s about setting up your business for success. Fall in love with wedding days by becoming an unforgettable storyteller by shedding the unnecessary stress and embracing the true heart and soul of the wedding day. During her class, Jen will deep dive into these golden secrets which are a critical part of her wedding workflow and happy newlyweds.
Here’s what we will cover
1. Ten game-changing secrets tailored for the big day.
2. Navigating stress—turning potential headaches into creative adrenaline!
3. An up-close and personal Q&A session with an award-winning wedding whisperer.
4. BONUS: The MUST-CAPTURE photo list you’ll regret missing (and no, the first kiss isn’t on this must-have list!)

Specialty: Workflow, Weddings, Posing, Engagements, Lightroom

5 Tools to Change Your Life – Post Session Workflow

Speaker: Jen Stitt (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

Ready to dominate your post-session workflow? Whether the mere thought of post-session work sends shivers down your spine or you’re simply hunting for some genius time-saving hacks, this course has got you covered. Get ready to learn the tactical steps and nifty tricks that will not only make your post-production tools more effective but also leaves you more time to spend doing what you love most, taking pictures, creating content, and drinking mai tais on the beach.
Jen brings her powerhouse mix of tech savvy, AI wonders, and creative flair, all designed to leave your clients amazed at lightning-fast turn around.
Here is what you will walk away with:
1. Simple steps to establishing a consistent post-production workflow
2. Software, Technology, and Programs to ease workload
3. Tips for establishing better work/life balance
4. How to implement AI into your existing post-production workflow

Specialty: Workflow, Weddings, Posing, Engagements, Lightroom

Engage Like Never Before: Level Up Your Engagement Portfolio

Speaker: Jen Stitt (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

Craving to inject some fresh vibes into your engagement session portfolio? Or maybe you’re just a hopeless romantic with a camera that needs step-by-step guidance on how to work with engaged clients. During this photow alk, Jen, will demonstrate the magic of setting up swoon-worthy poses for your engaged clients while ensuring you get hands-on experience clicking away to level up your engagement portfolio.
Here’s what we’ll focus on:
1. Five killer poses that work in every scenario for every couple
2. Fresh images for a portfolio refresh
3. A mixtape of on-location backdrops – yup, we’re going on a little Union Station walking tour!
4. How to talk and guide your couples through a session
5. The secret sauce to making your couples look like they like each other
Gear up with your camera, reflector, lights, and any other gadget that makes your signature style.  To provide the best variety of portfolio images, please be prepared to move around inside/outside. Kindly dress accordingly for whatever STL weather brings us – unless it’s doom weathering – we will be spending most of the class outside.

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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!