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Hunt’s Photo Workshop: Photographing Kids featuring Fairyography! with Heather Larkin

September 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

September 29, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location:
Mass Horticultural Society, The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA
Featuring:
Learn how to photograph kids, with an emphasis on creating a fairy photo session, with SIGMA Ambassador Heather Larkin (SIGMA loaner lenses will be available!)
Co/Guest Instructor:
SIGMA Ambassador Heather Larkin
Class size:
Up to 15 attendees
What to Bring:
  • A standard zoom lens is a good starting option. SIGMA will also have lenses available to use!
  • You will not need a tripod.
  • Feel free to bring snacks and water.
  • Bring an extra camera battery and memory cards.
  • As always, bring your enthusiasm and creative thoughts!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

As always, if you are sick or feeling unwell, STAY HOME! You must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event for a credit towards a future walk. Please see Cancellation Policy for details.

Important Notes:
If you are attending this workshop, we will send out more specific instructions to you a few days prior to the walk. Please note: Some slight details above can be subject to change. This email will detail any of those minor changes.
Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy – Classes / Walks / Workshops

For classes, walks, & workshops, cancellations and postponement can be made up to 48-hours prior to the scheduled time. Refunds cannot be granted for cancellations placed less than 72-hours/3-days before a class or walk, but you can receive a 75% credit toward a future class, walk, or workshop.

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com prior to the event. If you register for a class and do not show up, your payment will be forfeited..

Interacting with kids is tough, especially as an adult. Learn how silly games and a thigh workout will help get you the best photographs of kids, ever! Heather’s Fairyography Photo Sessions are all about playing dress up, having fun, and feeling special! In these sessions, girls between 5 and 12 years old play dress-up with our exquisite, curated selection of fairy dresses & wings. These sessions allow them to lean into their magic and feel truly beautiful for an afternoon (and beyond!)
Over the morning/early afternoon, SIGMA Ambassador Heather Larkin will share how to run a kid’s fairytale photo session! While these photos will all be in the style of fairies, the techniques Heather will demonstrate can relate to any kids! Heather was a pre-k teacher before her 18 years in business as a children’s photographer and she can tell you all about:

– Which lenses to pick for the most magical fairy portraits.
– Silly games to play for real laughs and authentic expressions.
– Reverse psychology will win you points too
– Treating kids like real people, no baby talk here!
– Not resorting to bribes!

This workshop is an excellent opportunity for photographers of any skill level!

New Amazing Location!!!

We will now be holding this workshop at the Mass Horticultural Society- The Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley! This is an AMAZING collection of gardens and will truly enhance this fairy tale experience!!

*Please be advised that while we strive to ensure easy access for all, due to the naturally varied topography, portions of any location walk may be inaccessible to those with mobility concerns.
Special SIGMA Promotion
You’ll also have an opportunity to test SIGMA loaner gear. We’ll have plenty of lenses for you to try out! Hunt’s Photo and SIGMA are offering a special promotion on select SIGMA lenses. By signing up for this workshop, you can receive the total cost of your ticket towards select SIGMA lenses! What a deal!

Follow Up, Too!

Included in this class will be an image review/follow-up session where we’ll be able to review your images. This is an excellent opportunity to improve upon photographing kids by seeing the end results!

Schedule of the day
10am: Introductions and prep.
10:30am-11:30am: Photographing first set of fairies
11:30am-1pm: Photograph second set of fairies

A SIGMA Tech Rep and a Hunt’s Photo Educator will also be available to answer questions throughout the day!

 

HEATHER LARKIN is a SIGMA America Ambassador, portrait photographer, and “flower portrait photographer” located in Athens near Atlanta, Georgia. Heather has been shooting professionally since 2003, and is internationally known for creating colorful, authentic images for clients around the world. Her business, Fairyography, has been featured on The Today Show, SIGMA USA, Professional Photographer Magazine, Canon Cameras, Clickin Moms, Scary Mommy, Online Athens, Southern Distinction Magazine, and more.

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