Speakers
This year’s lineup of over 60 speakers, returning vets and newbies alike, are here to deliver an incredible experience for all ShutterFesters!
Shutterfest 2027 Speaker Lineup
Miguel Quiles
Specialty: Portrait Photography, Videography, Content Creation, Sales
Miguel is a Sony Artisan Of Imagery, Content Creator, as well as a beauty & portrait photographer currently residing in Orlando, Florida. Starting his photography business in 2012, Miguel has traveled the world photographing interesting faces as well as teaching photography at conferences like WPPI, Photo Plus, Shutterfest, Imaging USA, and many more. He’s appeared on Creative Live, Adorama TV, and currently releases videos weekly on his YouTube channel as well as Sony’s Alpha Universe YouTube channel.
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Class Description:
Most photographers got into this business because they love making images, not because they love selling, and it shows. Whether it’s undercharging, caving on pricing, or losing clients you should have booked, weak sales skills are quietly costing you more than any gear upgrade ever could. This class breaks down the fundamentals of selling in a way that feels natural and consultative rather than pushy, covering everything from how to handle pricing conversations with confidence to what to say when a client tells you they need to “think about it.”
What to Bring to Class:
Something to take notes
Class Description:
YouTube is the one platform that works for you while you sleep, where a great video can drive traffic, build trust, and generate leads for years after you hit publish. Most photographers never start, convinced they need better gear, a bigger personality, or more time than they have. This class cuts through all of that, covering everything from finding topics your ideal clients are actually searching for, to structuring videos that keep viewers engaged, to the simple filming workflow that won’t slow you down. You’ll leave with a repeatable system for creating content and the confidence to hit publish without waiting until it’s “perfect.”
What to Bring to Class:
Something to take notes
Class Description:
The gap between a good photographer and a great one often comes down to what happens after the shoot, but retouching doesn’t have to mean hours hunched over a single image. This class walks you through a fast, professional retouching workflow built around Capture One, Photoshop, and a few other key tools, designed to deliver consistent, high-quality results without eating your entire week. You’ll learn how to build a process that scales, so whether you’re editing ten images or five hundred, your work looks polished and cohesive every single time. If you’ve ever felt like your edits don’t quite match the vision you had when you pressed the shutter, this class will close that gap.
What to Bring to Class:
Students should bring something to take notes, or bring their laptop with some portraits they’ve recently taken to follow along.