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
“Just One More Light” – How to Build Your Lighting Setup One Light at a Time
Speaker: 
Mark Boughton (Website) (Social Media)
Throwing light on a subject isn’t enough. If you want portraits with depth, mood, and impact, you’ve got to know how to shape it.
Thanks to today’s constant lights, it’s easier than ever to create professional, dramatic results without the guesswork.
In this live demo, I’ll take you behind the scenes as I build portraits one light at a time. You’ll see how each step changes the look, feel, and emotion of the image and how to use light intentionally instead of accidentally.
We’ll start simple with one light and build layer by layer, shaping mood and look with every adjustment. This isn’t about playing safe, it’s is about bold choices that will level up your lighting and create work that commands attention. Time to get to work!
The $5k Boudoir Session Crash Course
Speaker: Mark Boughton (Website) (Social Media)
In this lecture, you’ll learn exactly what it takes to bring in $5,000+ with your boudoir and glamour sessions. I’ll break down the entire client journey, from the very first inquiry to the moment they swipe their card.
I’ll show you step by step how to:
• Elevate your client experience
• Run consultations that put clients at ease
• Design collections they can’t resist
• Present products that impress and excite
• Guide (not pressure) clients into confidently saying yes
This is your chance to see the exact system I use to turn art into real profits. Get ready to transform your sales, grow your studio, and start making the money you deserve.
Your clients are ready to invest in themselves, and it’s time for you to confidently give them the opportunity! Time to make money with your art!
Welcome to Photography 101
Speaker: Mark Boughton (Website) (Social Media)
Welcome to the wonderful world of photography! If you’re just getting started, still stuck in Auto Mode, or have no clue where to begin, this class is for you! We’ll go over everything step by step: how to use your camera, the buttons that actually matter, and how to take pictures you’ll be proud to print and hang up. You’ll learn the basics of composition, what makes a photo look good to the eye, the best times and places to shoot and a few secrets I’ve learned in the last decade behind the lens. No pressure, no confusing jargon, just the simple stuff you need to finally feel confident with your camera!