Behind The Shutter

@btshutter

The home of ShutterFest, Behind the Shutter & more no fluff photography education from Sal Cincotta. Est. 2011
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Am I crazy? Or do you hear the voices? šŸ•ŗšŸ½: @adam_l_flowers @btshutter #voicesinmyhead #btshuttermagazinefeature #shutterfest2026 #snapped #storytellers
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18 days ago
The feed needed a splash of green @victoria_amberle in frame during my Gels class. Someone said to me yesterday: I love how you pick a color and roll with it… and after some thought. Yep! Sounds about right. Transform ANY spot with gels. I used the green gel from the creative pack for my FJ80ii. The main light was my FJ250. 61MP camera 50 1.2 Lens Photography class at a photography conference in St. Louis
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23 days ago
Creativity Is The Best Gift That Has Been Given To An Artist !!! Event @btshutter Set @babydreambackdrops Light @westcottlighting Tether @tethertools Camera @canonusa Model @thevioletd Instructor @estherkayphotography
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23 days ago
How was this class two weeks ago already? @btshutter let’s just skip ahead to 2027 already! Loving this black and white vibe for these back to basics bridal portraits from outside @unionstationstl . All natural light in beautiful open shade with the STL weather just GIVING. Five outta six of these are shot with the @canonusa RF70-200 F2.8L and one is with the RF50 F1.2L - can you tell which is which? Kudos to the magical @thedevinriley @joshworksintheory @kaylaperkins1992 @rayvenblood @paco.martin.themodel @callielcompton for letting me capture them in their easy breezy natural beauty. #shutterfest2026 #weddingportraits #blackandwhitebeauty
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23 days ago
When I teach how to pose, everyone participates! A big thanks to the team at #shutterfest for an incredible and inspiring 2026 event! From the models to the hair & makeup crew and the staff & volunteers, it couldn’t have been better. šŸ•ŗšŸ» Huge hugs to everyone who attended my second class that was all about learning the human body, movement, shape, interaction and everything inbetween that makes up the art of posing. šŸ’ƒ Ready to attend and learn in person? Join me in New Hampshire June 6th and 7th for two jam packed days - sign up at NHPPA.com AmberHenryPhotography.com @btshutter @westcottlighting @cheetahstand @spiderholster #posing #creativephotography #michiganphotographer #canonphotography
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27 days ago
What a Shutterfest @btshutter ! Took a stroll through our Nail the Veil class with our DJI Neo @djiglobal to show off all the fun we were having! Four stations with different veil styles and challenges for our attendees to play and experiment with. We even had the perfect wind giving us the assist. Special thanks for our models + HMUA who bring the heat @achapstick28 @lillian.stlmodel @cait__lyn92 @giraffasus @amaya._.grace @artemthesage @re_finebeauty and @grabberschool Thanks to Sal + Alissa for having us back @salcincotta @mrscincotta Sponsor love to @geekoto
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1 month ago
Same place. Different vision. šŸ‘€ Most people think it’s the location… but it’s really the light, the direction, and the intention behind every moment. Because your photos shouldn’t just look good.. they should feel something every time you see them. That’s the difference when you work with one of the best Dallas photographers. Dates are filling fast… don’t wait until it’s too late. Last slide have all the settings make sure to save and share . Photo created at Shutterfest 26 @btshutter at our class on how #2bEpic rocking our fav combo @geekoto + @magnetmod + @spiderholster YOUR FAVORITE DALLAS PHOTOGRAPHER @rserranophoto #xvaƱos #misquince #dallasphotography
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1 month ago
ShutterFest 2026 filled my cup completely. šŸ’› A week full of creativity, community, laughter, and moments that reminded me exactly why I love this craft. I left inspired, grateful, and proud of what I created, but even more thankful for the people who made it all so special. My heart and my camera roll are both full. Until next year šŸ’œ #shutterfest #photographerlife #creativephotography #portraitphotographer #womenbehindthelens
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1 month ago
Can I Call You Rose? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Gear Camera @canonusa Light @westcottlighting Tether @tethertools Model @kaylaperkins1992 Creative director @estherkayphotography
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1 month ago
Shutterfest is about grabbing your camera, pairing with a model and creating. Glad I bumped into Sydney while roaming Shutterfest. This was not planned at all. Camera Settings: Shutter Speed 1/400 ISO 640 F1.2 Sony Alpha 7RV + 50mm 1.2 Lighting: Westcott FJ250 & Joel Grimes Beauty Dish FJ80ii with Blue Gel Cheetahstand C10 is what I trust to hold up my gear Spider Holster is what I trust to hold my camera on my waist while I roam the halls and Union Station
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1 month ago
We definitely didn't have any shortage of amazing models at @btshutter and Angela was no exception!! She had such an amazing vibe!! Major thanks to @westcottlighting @jose_esquilin_photography and @jcphotomedia for helping to make this happen! Model: @the_angeladawn
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1 month ago
šŸ”„ Have you ever stood inside St. Louis’ legendary Union Station during the FIRE & LIGHT SHOW? Because wow.. it’s wicked! The heat, the color, the music, the whole place coming alive… it’s pure power. And now I’ve got a vision. A fearless, newly-engaged couple who radiates confidence. A duo who are the main characters. A power couple who wants photos that look as bold as their love story. Are you it? If you’re ready to make some straight-up legendary images, message me. If you simply love love stories as much as i do, follow along to watch it come to life! šŸ“ø @chantelmarie.photos šŸ–¤ @krhysalis šŸ Penelope @virtual.instinct.photography šŸ“@unionstationstl šŸ’”@nanliteusa @nanlite_global šŸ“· @sonyalpha #sonya7iv @sigmaphoto #sigma70-200mm2.8 šŸ–Œļø @lightroom @evotoai @btshutter
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1 month ago