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Hunt’s Photo Workshop: Deep Dive Dance Photography Masterclass with Heather Larkin

September 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Class Summary

Date & Time:

September 27, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location:
Hunt's Photo, Melrose
Featuring:
Learn what to look for in a good dance photo, what lenses to use, when and how to pose dancers, and much more in this deep dive 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..

  1. Don’t know where to begin to photograph dancers? Jump right in for this day-long studio and location in-depth learning experience with SIGMA lenses and Heather Larkin. In this deep dive masterclass, you’ll learn what to look for in a good dance photo, and a few dance vocabulary terms so you can ask your ballet models to do what you’re envisioning. Then you’ll have the opportunity to test SIGMA loaner gear while you watch Heather as she poses the dancer for the best portraits in-studio in the Hunt’s Photo Melrose classroom, then you’ll take photos as well! After a short break, you’ll come back and shoot some super fun gel images with flying scarves and colored lighting while still putting the morning learning into 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!

Prep and Follow Up, Too!

Included in this class will be an introductory webinar, Photography and Poise- Finding the Perfect Lens for Dance, and an image review/follow-up session where we’ll be able to review your images. This is an excellent opportunity to improve upon your dance photography from a professional dance photographer!

Schedule of the day
10am: Introductions at Hunt’s Photo Melrose, Intro to Dance Poses, Gear Loan Option
11am-1pm: Photographing first set of dancers
1-2pm: Lunch Break
2-4pm: Photograph second set of dancers (in the field at a nearby location, weather pending)
4pm: Wrap
A SIGMA Tech Rep 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.

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