SEP 21-23, 2025 | ST. LOUIS, MO
A Creative Experience for the Portrait Photographer Who Craves More.
Let’s be honest — the industry doesn’t need another big, loud photo conference.
What it needs is space.
Space to CREATE
Space to CONNECT
Space to GROW
Step Out of the Chaos
& Into Your Creativity
This isn’t ShutterFest 2.0—it’s something entirely different.
The Portrait Edit is a carefully curated, fine art-inspired experience designed for portrait photographers who are serious about their craft. It’s for the artists who crave depth, meaning, and connection both in their work and with the community around them.
Created by Sal and Alissa Cincotta—award-winning photographers, educators, and founders of ShutterFest—this event offers an intentional break from the noise. It’s not about nonstop hustle. It’s about slowing down, digging deeper, and rediscovering the passion that started it all.
What Sets Us Apart?
It's not about crowds. It's about connection.
It's not about hustle. It's about harmony.
It's not about more of the same. It's about understanding what’s possible.
You’ll explore every stage of the portrait process — styling, lighting, posing, post-production, and profitable business models — through real-world education, portfolio-worthy shoots, and in-depth conversations with the best in the industry.
At The Portrait Edit,
You’ll Have Access To:
- Handpicked models in fully stylized shooting bays, giving you the opportunity to create portfolio-worthy work in real time.
- Live demonstration education in lighting, posing, styling, post-production, and creative direction — all taught by industry-leading artists carefully selected by Sal and Alissa Cincotta.
- An immersive vendor experience, where you can engage with the top brands in photography in a smaller-style space that feels intimate and intentional — not overwhelming.
But the Real Magic?
It's In the Community.
You’ll walk into a room full of people who are here for the same reasons you are: to create, to grow, and to be surrounded by artists who challenge and inspire you. Where inspiration is shared freely and your creativity is met with encouragement, not competition.
This is the place where:
Artists collaborate,
not compete.
Creativity is nurtured,
not rushed.
Education is elevated,
not watered down.
This is the Photography Event You’ve Been Waiting For.
The Portrait Edit is the photography event the industry didn’t know it was missing—soft in tone, rich in substance, and grounded in the belief that true creativity flourishes in community.
This isn’t about chasing numbers or trends. It’s about building something meaningful, lasting, and unforgettable—together.
Register for The Portrait Edit
With only 200 general admission tickets available and just 50 VIP spots, this is a carefully curated environment — not a crowded convention.
Ready to create something meaningful? Your journey starts here.
VIP TICKETS
$999
$899
LIMITED TO 50 ATTENDEES
- Access to all classes Sep 22-23
- Access to conference trade show
- Access to stylized shooting bays during conference hours
- Early Access to Styled Shooting Bays
- VIP-Only Q&A with Select Speakers
- VIP Portfolio Review Lounge
- VIP Swag Bag
- Priority Seating in All Classrooms
GENERAL ADMISSION
$799
$599
LIMITED TO 200 ATTENDEES
- Access to all classes Sep 22-23
- Access to conference trade show
- Access to stylized shooting bays during conference hours
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