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Hunt’s Photo Experience with Heather Larkin: Macro at Fort Williams State Park, Sponsored by SIGMA

September 26, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

September 26, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location:
Ft Williams State Park, Cape Elizabeth, ME
Featuring:
Featuring Macro Photography with SIGMA America Ambassador Heather Larkin; SIGMA loaner gear will be available!
Skill Level:
SIGMA Ambassador Heather Larkin
Class size:
Up to 15 attendees
What to Bring:
  • Make sure to dress accordingly with the most current weather report.
  • Wear good walking shoes!
  • You can bring a standard zoom lens or a macro lens. SIGMA will also have lenses available to use!
  • Small to medium Diffusers or reflectors will help
  • Make sure to bring a tripod and your quick release.
  • Something to kneel on is recommended
  • 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
Important Notes:
If you are attending this walk, 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.

Walk with Heather through Fort Williams Park and learn about easy ways to get better closeup photos with a macro lens. You?ll have an opportunity to test SIGMA loaner gear and watch Heather as she shares how to find critters or interesting flowers. This walk will cover things like shutter speed and aperture for close-up photos, plus macro photography composition, subject framing, and techniques for getting good focus. Heather will be teaching her methods on how to SLOW DOWN and see the world so many people miss.
*Please be advised that while we strive to ensure easy access for all, due to the naturally varied topography, portions of any walk may be inaccessible to those with mobility concerns.
SIGMA Tech Rep Marc Farb and Hunt’s Photo Educator Paul Nelson will also be available to answer questions throughout the afternoon!
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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