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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 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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Reels, and Insta, and TikTok, OH MY!

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Reels, and Insta, and TikTok, OH MY!”: is an engaging and informative session designed to break down the power of video and social media for businesses, with a special focus on photographers. As a photographer, you have to wear many hats—creative director, marketer, social media manager, and more. My goal with this talk is to make the social media and video content aspect of running your business less intimidating and more exciting. We’ll explore how platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and more can help you connect with your audience, enhance your brand visibility, and drive growth. Whether you’re new to the digital space or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with practical strategies that simplify social media engagement and elevate your business to new heights. Get ready to unlock the secrets of social media success with easy-to-apply tips and tools, designed specifically for photographers juggling multiple roles!

What to Bring to Class:

Students should know that there is no gatekeeping when it comes to video and social media. Photographers already have the eye for everything needed, its just giving the necessary push and motivation by learning what can be done “very easily” so they don’t have to wear yet another hat to run a business.

Primary Topics: Marketing, Real Estate, Video – Reels or Short Form Content

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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!