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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!

How do I register for a class?
You will be able to select classes IN THE SHUTTERFEST APP two weeks before the event (first come, first serve). READ THE FAQ and/or monitor the private Facebook group for more details.

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Specialty: Headshots

On the Dark Side: Harnessing Shadow Density for Dramatic Portraits

Speaker: Peter Hurley (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Intermediate, Advanced   

Peter Hurley’s signature style thrives on seamless transitions from highlights to midtones and into the shadows. The art of controlling shadow density is a crucial element in creating striking, dramatic portraits, with the balance and interplay between light and shadow being absolutely essential.

Join Peter for a hands-on experience where you’ll capture dramatic portraits while focusing on mastering the delicate ratios between light and shadow. Elevate your skills while exploring the powerful impact of controlling shadow density in portraiture.

Specialty: Headshots

The Hurley Triangle: Beauty Lighting for Headshot Photography and Close-Up Portraiture

Speaker: Peter Hurley (Website) (Social Media)

Hands-On   

Beginner   

Peter Hurley will be demonstrating the iconic lighting configuration he pioneered in 2004 and continues to refine to this day. This setup has become the backbone of his signature style and a game-changer for photographers worldwide.

Get hands-on with the action as you photograph using either continuous lighting or strobe configurations. You’ll walk away with stellar shots that are sure to elevate your portfolio and energize your new body of work. And, of course, you can expect plenty of SHABANG’in going on!

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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!