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.

SF26 Class Lineup

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1-2-3-4 Come on Baby … Hands-On Newborn Wrapping for Beginners

Speaker: Marci Worlton (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

New to newborn photography? This is where the magic begins! In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to wrap safely and beautifully step by step. Every attendee gets practice time with a posing doll so you can master those snug and cozy wraps. Then, we’ll dive into posing in props, creating timeless images parents will treasure. If you’ve ever felt nervous about handling newborns or want to take your wrapping to the next level, this class will leave you confident, inspired, and ready to wow your clients.

*Attendees will be provided with practice wraps and posing dolls to learn wrapping techniques. Please bring a 35mm or 50mm lens. We will be using Westcott lights and triggers.

Primary Topics: Babies

Embrace the Belly: Maternity Sessions with the Whole Family

Speaker: Marci Worlton (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Every pregnant mama wants a picture with their loved ones, but how? In this live demo, I’ll show you how to pose mom with her partner and kids for images that radiate emotion and the beauty of maternity. You’ll learn tricks for handling energetic siblings, flattering mom’s growing belly, and capturing natural moments that look authentic and heartfelt. Expect tons of real-world posing tips, family interaction hacks, and styling ideas to create pictures that will melt that mama’s heart.

Primary Topics: Family, Maternity

Smash That Cake: Making 1st Birthdays a Breeze

Speaker: Marci Worlton (Website) (Social Media)

Live Demonstration   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Do you offer newborn and milestone sessions? Well, what comes next? The big O-N-E! Let’s celebrate that baby’s first birthday! This live demo takes you inside a real cake smash session! From sweet 12-month portraits to the frosting-filled finale! Learn how to keep baby engaged, roll with the unpredictable, and capture every giggle, grin, and embrace the mess. With 14 years of experience, I have a pocket full of my tried-and-true tips for styling your set, what props work best, and lighting so your photos stand out from the crowd. With laughter, sugar, and a little chaos, you’ll leave ready to book cake smashes with confidence (and maybe a craving for a delicious cake!). Refreshments are a must in this class!

Primary Topics: Babies

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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!