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
8 Creative Wedding Portraits in 2 Minutes
Speaker:
Michelle Harris (Website) (Social Media)
When timelines melt, you still need variety that books. In this photowalk, Michelle builds eight distinct wedding portraits in two minutes using one lens, a portable light, and a few pocket sized creative tools. See how to direct with confidence, pivot compositions in seconds, and flip from clean daylight to dramatic night looks without breaking the flow.
You will learn:
• A repeatable two minute posing and direction flow for any couple
• Rapid composition pivots and micro location scouting to multiply variety
• Smart lighting moves for smooth day to night transitions
• Creative accents using small tools for reflections, sparkle, and motion
• Timeline control and communication that keeps the team moving
Bring: Your camera and favorite zoom or prime lens.
Crush Your Next Wedding Exit
Speaker:
Michelle Harris (Website) (Social Media)
Make the send-off the shot everyone remembers. On this hands-on photowalk, we’ll stage multiple exit scenarios and I’ll show you exactly how to plan, prep, and direct a flawless finale. Easy lighting techniques, 1 & 2 light setups, and repeatable direction you can use at your very next wedding.
You’ll learn:
* A simple exit game plan: timeline script, who to brief, and when
* How to cue DJs/planners, line up guests, and create clean lanes fast
* How to work with videographers
* Sparkler alternatives for no-sparkler venues: glow wands, LED balloons, ribbon wands, bubbles, petals, eco-confetti, and more
* How to spot and use available light and backgrounds to keep it crisp and safe
Bring: your camera and comfy shoes. We’ll move, practice, and have you exit-ready in one session.
Turning 2K weddings into a 10K portfolio
Speaker:
Michelle Harris (Website) (Social Media)
You don’t need luxury budgets to build a luxury-looking portfolio – you need strategy. In this fast, actionable class, you’ll learn how to transform everyday venues and timelines into editorial, high-end work that attracts premium clients. We’ll cover quick wins you can use at your very next wedding and a repeatable plan to upgrade your portfolio in 30 days.
You’ll learn how to:
* Scout micro-locations and craft clean, timeless backgrounds anywhere
* Pose couples with confident, elevated direction that photographs “luxury”
* Light fast (natural or flash) for crisp, cinematic images on tight timelines
* Design styled shoots that look expensive and leverage them for bookings
* Edit and curate like a magazine: color, consistency, and storytelling that sells
* Package your best work for Instagram, website, and consults to raise rates
Beginner-friendly, hustle-approved, instantly usable. Let’s make your portfolio look like your future price point.