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: Wedding

Rock Your Styled Shoot!

Speaker: Jewels Gray (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

Build your wedding portfolio with this styled shoot! Along with my team of amazing vendors, we’ll put together a full wedding styled shoot for you to photograph- complete with all the details, a couple of models, etc. I’ll share how I came up with the concept, get vendors to work with me, and how to shoot for publication and the vendors who helped. Every year is a different theme and they are always spectacular!
This shoot will give you portfolio images for your website, studio, and wedding show booth, and we’ll create some content you can use on your social media channels!
When I first stared to the wedding industry, I had nothing to show potential clients – no images – no product. Styled shoos ae a GREAT way to get going and the benefits are endless. They are a lot of work, but worth it!

Specialty: Wedding

Rock Your Styled Shoots – In Class

Speaker: Jewels Gray (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

When I first started in the wedding industry, I had nothing to show potential clients – no images – no product – and no one knew who I was. Styled shoots are a GREAT was to get going and the benefits are endless. I will go over how I come up with concepts & brainstorm ideas, some challenges I have faced & how I overcame them, how I get vendors to work with me, how to get and stay organized, and how to get hose images published! Building relationships, building your portfolio, and practicing is kay with shooting weddings, and styled shoots ae a great way to get started!

Specialty: Wedding

Rock Your Wedding Shows!

Speaker: Jewels Gray (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner   

Wedding shows are a great way – if not the best way – to connect with potential clients. They can be a lot of work, and a big investment, so making sure you maximize your experience is the only way to crush your conversion rate and get the best ROI. We’ll go over how to brand and design your booth, warm leads, how to work the show, come up with a great show special, follow up with leads after the show, and so much more! Whether you’re a veteran exhibitor or just thinking about doing them, this class is for you.

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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!