Project | Lunacy | ShutterFest

When ShutterFest first started it was limited to 500 people and we built an incredible community of photographers from around the world with one thing in common. A love of everything photography. Project Lunacy gets back to basics.

The format is extremely unique and everything you would have come to expect from ShutterFest.

Courses will be intermediate to advanced level. Don’t worry if you are a beginner, you will still learn, but you will have to save those questions like “how do I turn on my flash?” for a break. The goal is to provide advanced learning and hands-on training like no other conference does.

DATES: November 13-15 2017

LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV

REGISTER:

***TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE***

CLASS FORMAT

There will be 3 instructors teaching 3 advanced concepts and techniques.

You will have one full day with each instructor, and each class will contain both lecture and hands-on. Yes, hands-on. The instructor will be teaching and demonstrating and then each class will have an abundance of models to work with for you to practice the techniques being taught.

As a student, you will be broken up into 3 groups and be able to attend each of the 3 classes, so you won’t miss out on any of the action.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

Bring your camera equipment because you are here to shoot and learn.

In addition, we will have vendors there lending gear for you to play with during the day.

WANT TO MODEL?

Submit your application to model at Project Lunacy here.

SPEAKERS

Shooting to Sell with Sal Cincotta

Learn how to take your images to the next level. After 10 years as a professional photographer, Sal Cincotta knows how to create a great image for his clients. Winner of 33 awards at this year’s WPPI and countless other International Awards and features, Sal will take you through the thought process of creating a great image and how to work in any lighting situation to get great results.

Topics covered include:

– Posing
– Lighting
– Working with gels inside and outside
– Off Camera Flash
– Reflectors
– Scrims
– Composition

Beauty Lighting Intensive with Miguel Quiles

Mastering the art of beauty photography lighting doesn’t have to be hard! Join commercial portrait photographer Miguel Quiles as he breaks down the entire process of shooting beauty style images that will captivate your clients! You’ll learn how to set up your shooting space, select the right gear to flatter your subjects and make retouching easier, as well as how to pose your subjects to make them look amazing. You’ll then have the opportunity to photograph models and build your own beauty portfolio with Miguel guiding you all throughout the way!

Topics covered include:

– Intro to beauty photography
– Gear selection and studio setup
– Posing
– Retouching
– Hands-on shooting

Setting the Tone with Stylized Shoots with Jeff & Christine Tonkin

Christine & Jeff are well-known for their creative ability to integrate the passions, talents, and interests of their clients into their images. Stylized shoots play a huge part in their success, so be ready to learn their methods for envisioning and executing a creative shoot that will grab the attention of your target audience. You will also learn how DigiSmiles has successfully created a sales environment that is low pressure, high profit, and their clients often leave IPS relieved, excited, and thankful for the simple, straight forward ordering process.

Topics covered include:

– Tactical branding
– Client relationship building (pre-, during, & post photoshoot)
– Pricing & sales strategies (keeping it simple for IPS)
– Advanced attention to detail
– Location scouting
– Posing
– Reflectors / light bouncing
– Envisioning & executing stylized shoots

BONUS CLASS

Special excursion to be announced! It is sure to be one of the most unique experiences you have ever had.

We will have hands-on classes on lighting and posing being taught by all the instructors along with the models and unique wardrobe provided by EnceptionRentals.com

HOTEL INFO

The event will be held at the incredible Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.

Click here to book your room ($89/night), or call the Reservation Center at (888) 458-8471 and mention ShutterFest Project Lunacy!

***All attendees must stay at the host hotel. In order for us to have access to the hotel and the unique shooting locations on the hotel property in Vegas, we must fill the room block. The attendee list will be cross-referenced with the hotel list.

IMAGES FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT

Want to model? Submit your application to model at Project Lunacy here.

Want to model? Submit your application to model at Project Lunacy here.