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 pick my classes?
You will be able to register for classes IN THE SHUTTERFEST APP two weeks before the event (first come, first serve). The app is released about a month before ShutterFest. READ THE FAQ and/or monitor the private Facebook group for more details.

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ShutterFest 2027 Classes

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Composed With Intention

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Hands-On   

Discover how framing can transform ordinary scenes into compelling photographs. This hands on class explores how to use your environment to create depth, guide the viewer’s eye, and strengthen composition.
Learn:
How to find natural framing opportunities
Techniques for adding depth and dimension
Ways to eliminate distractions through composition
How framing can enhance storytelling and impact

What to Bring to Class:

Primary Topics: Composition

Editorial Couples Posing

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Hands-On   

Move beyond traditional poses and learn how to create imagery that feels tailored to the client, stylish, and emotionally connected. In this hands-on posing workshop, you’ll learn how to direct couples using editorial inspired techniques that produce natural movement, genuine interaction, and magazine worthy photographs.
Learn:
How to guide couples into flattering poses without through directing
Techniques for creating connection and emotion on camera
Editorial posing principles used in fashion and luxury photography
How to incorporate movement to create dynamic storytelling images
Strategies for posing couples of different heights, body types, and comfort levels
Methods for transitioning smoothly between poses to maximize variety during a session

What to Bring to Class:

Primary Topics: Engagements, Portraits – Fine Art, Weddings

Low Tech, High Impact

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Hands-On   

You’ll learn how to use simple, lighting tools to produce results that elevate your photography immediately.
Learn:
How to create flattering portraits using a single light source
Techniques for modifying natural light
Lighting setups that create depth, mood, and dimension
How to troubleshoot challenging lighting situations on location

What to Bring to Class:

Primary Topics: Lighting – Natural, Lighting – Off-Camera (Flash or Constant)

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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!