Hunt’s Photo Workshop: Deep Dive Dance Photography Masterclass with Heather Larkin
October 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Class Summary
October 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- 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!
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Don’t know where to begin when photographing dancers? Jump right in for this day-long in-depth learning experience with Heather Larkin and SIGMA lenses where we will be working with ballet dancers, both at rest and in action. In this deep dive masterclass, you’ll learn what to look for in a good dance photo. You’ll also learn a few dance vocabulary terms so you can ask your ballerina models to execute what you are envisioning.
We?ll start by watching Heather as she poses the dancers for the best portraits in the studio. Then, you?ll have the opportunity to take photos under the same conditions. As a bonus, you?ll also have the opportunity to use SIGMA lenses, allowing you to optimize your dance photography experience.
After a short break, we?ll come back and shoot some more! Weather permitting, we will shoot on-location outdoors at a nearby location. Walk with Heather and your ballerina models, learning how to account for changing light and unique conditions. You’ll put the morning learning into more practice, all with expert help along the way to ensure you get killer images when you?re done! This workshop is an excellent opportunity for photographers of any skill level!
Please note: Because of the importance of the studio environment for the first half of this workshop, our Sunday workshop will be held at a studio in Fall River, MA. We will let you know the specific meeting location upon registering.
Schedule of the day
9am: Introductions, Intro to Dance Poses, Gear Loan Option
10am-12pm: Photographing first set of dancers
12-1pm: Lunch Break
1-3pm: Photograph second set of dancers (in the field at a nearby location, weather pending)
3pm: Wrap
SIGMA Tech Rep Marc Farb and a Hunt’s Photo Educator will also be available to answer questions throughout the day!
Special SIGMA Promotion
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!
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.
