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.
SF25 Class Lineup
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Specialty: Portraits & Weddings
It’s Banger Time!
Speaker: Josh Russell (Website) (Social Media)
In a world of good photos, create a banger! This class will lead you through the process of scouting, planning, staging and shooting portraits in a different perspective. This is a fast paced photo walk style class teaching composition, posing and lighting. By using these techniques you will take photos that will leave you with some serious portfolio heat! It is suggested that you bring your own off camera flash or shoot natural light if that is your style, but OCF will really get you that extra step to creating BANGERS!
This is a rain or shine photo walk so please be prepared for all weather scenarios. It is also suggested to get the full experience of this class to also take the “Let’s edit banger portraits” class.
Specialty: Portraits & Weddings
Kick ass OCF Street Portraits!
Speaker: Josh Russell (Website) (Social Media)
Have you ever looked at a dramatic portrait with perfect lighting and wondered “how the hell did they do that?” Well this is the class for you! Josh will walk you through his style of finding a location, setting the lighting, and taking the portrait quick and easy without spending a ton of money on gear! He will show you how to use one light and create perfectly lit portraits that will help you stand out in a crowd! This class will touch bases on composition, posing and most importantly, lighting! Josh will show you how to mix ambient lighting with off camera flash even in the brightest of conditions.
It is suggested that you bring your own off camera flash and modifier and be prepared to move rapidly from location to location in this photo walk style class. We will be going outside rain or shine so plan ahead and be ready to take some bangers!
Specialty: Portraits & Weddings
Let’s edit Banger Portraits!
Speaker: Josh Russell (Website) (Social Media)
So you’ve got your “great photo” in camera, but how do you truly make it a banger? It’s in the edit! Join Josh as he walks you through step by step his editing process. These are the exact steps he uses to create portfolio worthy portraits that has booked him clients from musicians to celebrities, to athletes. This is a classroom style setting and it is suggested you either bring your editing equipment or be prepared to take notes as this is a fast paced lesson packed with a ton of knowledge!
It is also suggested to get the full experience of this class to also take the “It’s Banger Time” class.