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
Sheryl Bashore
Specialty: The business of volume cheer, gymnastics and dance photography
Sheryl Bashore, owner of Sheryl Z Photography in Central Pennsylvania, specializes in high-volume, artistic custom cheer, gymnastics, and dance photography. With over 30 years of experience, she blends creative artistry with proven business strategies to deliver standout images and profitable results. Known for her expertise in posing, lighting, and “buy-all” sales, Sheryl is also an accomplished mentor, helping photographers adapt their skills to the volume market with confidence. Whether guiding peers through pricing strategies or demonstrating her signature headshot workflow, she inspires photographers to work smarter, serve clients better, and build sustainable, thriving businesses.
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Class Description:
Breaking Into the World of Volume Photography
Ready to turn your portrait skills into a high-profit volume business? Step into the exciting world of dance, cheer, and gymnastics photography and learn how to successfully transition from portrait sessions to profitable volume photo days.
In this class, educator and volume photography expert Sheryl Bashore will walk you through the complete process — from setting up efficient photo days and marketing to studios and gyms, to pricing for profit, shooting with speed and consistency, and creating stunning images using both traditional portrait techniques and compositing.
You’ll learn how to create a streamlined workflow, elevate the client experience, and maximize sales while still delivering the polished, emotional images parents love. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to grow your business, this class will show you how to build a volume photography brand that is both creatively fulfilling and highly profitable.
What to Bring to Class:
Just need to bring something to take notes
Class Description:
Watch a live shooting and compositing demo where dramatic lighting, movement, posing, and creative compositing come together to create stunning dance, cheer, and gymnastics imagery.
Learn how to create bold, artistic images quickly and efficiently while increasing perceived value and sales. From lighting and posing to masking and compositing, you’ll see how to turn traditional volume photography into high-impact artwork that makes every athlete feel like a star.
What to Bring to Class:
Students can bring their cameras and record or take photos
Class Description:
Step into a live, hands-on shooting experience focused on creating dramatic, modern headshots for dance, cheer, and gymnastics athletes. Work with live models while learning how to use smoke, colored gels, creative masking, lighting, posing, and expression to create bold, eye-catching images that parents love to buy.
This high-energy class is all about creating magic in camera, elevating your headshots beyond basic volume photography, and learning how to create standout images that make every athlete feel confident, powerful, and unforgettable.
What to Bring to Class:
Bring camera for a hands on experience and portfolio building.