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
Rabih Madi
Specialty: Weddings, Lighting, Editing
Award-winning wedding photographer, educator, and creative mind behind Madi Photography, is known for blending emotion, storytelling, and bold creativity into every image. As an instructor, Rabih brings real-world experience, high energy, and a hands-on teaching approach that helps photographers elevate both their technical skills and creative vision.
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Class Description:
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.
Class Description:
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.
Class Description:
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.