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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Blogging 101 for Photographers – The Revamp

Speaker: Myrna Daramy (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

Still wondering if blogging is worth your time? Spoiler alert: it is when you do it right. Back by popular demand and better than ever, this 2.0 version of an SF-favorite session will take a deeper dive into how to become a better blogger and blog like a pro. Blogging is one of the most overlooked tools in a photographer’s digital toolkit, but it’s also one of the most powerful ways to improve your SEO, attract your dream clients, and build long-term visibility. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to:

– Generate blog topic ideas your clients are actually searching for
– Structure a post for maximum SEO impact
– Use AI tools (the right way!) to speed up your process without sounding robotic
– Build a realistic blogging schedule that works for your business
– Turn blog traffic into inquiries and bookings Whether you’ve never blogged before, or you’ve fallen off the content wagon, this session will give you the tools and confidence to finally blog with purpose and consistency.

Primary Topics: SEO

Leverage the Power of Search to Convert and Get The Right Leads

Speaker: Myrna Daramy (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Think SEO is dead or boring? Think again… SEO is one of the sexiest tools in your marketing toolbox. Why? Because it works while you’re doing the things you actually love to do for your photography business. In this session, you’ll learn how to make search engines fall in love with your business so your dream clients find you. If you’re tired of chasing leads, it’s time to attract them effortlessly with the search strategies I’ll share in this session.

Primary Topics: Marketing, SEO

SEO, DMO, and AI… oh My!

Speaker: Myrna Daramy (Website) (Social Media)

Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate   

SEO isn’t dead, it’s just evolving. And if you want your business to stay visible in a world of AI-generated answers and smart search results, it’s time to level up.
Back by popular demand, Myrna is going to share what it takes to stay visible in AI-driven search results, how to align your content with SEO and LLMs, and how to future-proof your photography business for whatever Google throws your way next.

Primary Topics: AI – Business, SEO

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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!