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 
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Specialty: Commercial/ Fashion

On Camera Flash

Speaker: Jeremy Braggs (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

On-camera flash doesn’t have to be intimidating, or give you that “deer in headlights” look. In this beginner-friendly class, we’ll break down the basics of using your flash effectively, from understanding manual vs. TTL modes to balancing flash with natural light. You’ll practice with your own Speedlight, learning how to control exposure, avoid harsh shadows, and use simple techniques to get flattering, professional results straight out of camera. This hands-on session is designed to help you feel comfortable with flash so you can walk into any situation, whether it’s a wedding, event, or portrait, and light with confidence.

Please bring your own Speedlight for this class.

Specialty: Commercial/ Fashion

Shoot Like A Fashion Photographer

Speaker: Jeremy Braggs (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

To shoot like a fashion photographer, you need both vision and technique. In this hands-on class, we’ll dive into the art of creating images that feel intentional, stylish, and editorial, while also breaking down the tools and setups that make it possible. You’ll learn how to shape light for a polished look. Choose angles and lenses that elevate your subject, and direct models with confidence to bring out authentic, powerful poses. We’ll also explore how wardrobe, location, and story come together to build images that feel campaign-ready. Whether your focus is fashion, branding, seniors, or weddings, this class will show you how to apply the mindset and methods of fashion photography to take your work to the next level.

Specialty: Commercial/ Fashion

The Definitive Color Grade Course

Speaker: Jeremy Braggs (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Have you ever seen an image on social media or in a magazine and wondered, how do they get their colors to look that way? That’s the magic of color grading. In this course, I’ll walk you through my workflow using Capture One for clean, controlled color from the start, and Photoshop for fine-tuned grading that adds depth and style. We’ll cover how to keep skin tones natural, or push them for a bold look. How to create consistency across a full set, and how to use color to shape the story you’re telling.

This class builds on my Color Theory course, showing you how to apply those principles in post-production to elevate your images. The goal isn’t just to fix your photos, but to give them a look that feels intentional, polished, and elevated. By the end, you’ll have a toolkit you can use whether you’re shooting fashion, branding, seniors, weddings, or any work where you want to put your signature on it and truly stand out.

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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!