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.

ShutterFest 2027 Classes

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Add the Extra in Ordinary

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Live Demonstration   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Ready to take your wedding photography to the next level?

This class is designed for photographers who want to move beyond simply taking photos and start creating unforgettable wedding imagery that feels emotional, intentional, and timeless.
In this class we will learn how to take simple locations, and turn them into masterpieces using various techniques from OCF, Light Separation (using different types of lighting), Composition, and more!

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your style, this class will help you elevate your creativity, confidence, and overall approach to wedding photography.

What to Bring to Class:

Attendees can bring their camera and shoot the Behind the Scenes or record me as well. They can for sure take pictures.

Primary Topics: Composition, Weddings

Editin

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Lecture   

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced   

In this class, I will break down the complete editing process behind creating powerful, emotional, and competition-worthy wedding photographs. By constantly challenging myself to refine my editing and develop my style — and being recognized through peer recognition and awards — I’ve learned what it truly takes to elevate an image to the next level.

This class is designed to help photographers elevate their work from ordinary to unforgettable. Whether you’re looking to improve your portfolio, stand out in the wedding industry, or push your creativity to the next level, this class will give you the tools and mindset to create images that truly leave a lasting impression.

What to Bring to Class:

Basic understanding of Lightroom & Photoshop. Attendees can bring laptops too if they wish to take notes or follow along.

Primary Topics: Editing – Photoshop, Editing – Retouching, Weddings

Two Worlds, One Frame: The Intro to Double Exposure!

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Hands-On   

Beginner, Intermediate   

Double exposure is basically controlled chaos… and when done right, it looks incredible. In this class, we’ll dive into the creative world of blending multiple images into one unforgettable photograph — the kind of image that makes people stop scrolling and ask, “Wait… HOW did you do that?”

This fun and hands-on session is designed for photographers who want to push their creativity beyond the “safe shot” and start creating artistic, storytelling-driven images. We’ll cover the fundamentals of double exposure, including composition, lighting, camera settings, layering techniques .. and if we have time, how to create double exposure in photoshop!

What to Bring to Class:

Basic understanding of camera settings. The focus of this class is In-Camera Double Exposure (Sorry SONY) – if we have time, we will cover how to do it in Photoshop.

Primary Topics: Camera Basics, Editing – Photoshop, Lighting – Creative and Special Effects

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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!