Do you know what takes me the longest as a maternity photographer? It’s not stray hair, it’s not editing skin, it’s not even extending the backdrop. No, it’s wrinkles in the maternity gowns. Unless I steam them before every single session, they are a wrinkled mess. And I can steam them in the studio, but […]

I was just out in California teaching a class with Sigma lenses and Samy’s camera on how to photograph children! A lot of photographers struggle with how to get authentic expressions out of children without having them look too stiff, so that’s mostly what I teach in these classes. I have all kinds of fun […]

I teach other photographers how to do ballet photography. Usually, I say dance photography, but I once got asked on Instagram why it’s never any other form of dance besides ballet, and the answer is I don’t know how to teach any other form besides ballet! Ballet is so incredibly technical that once you learn […]

Introduction: As photographers, we often find ourselves immersed in the demands of client work, striving to meet deadlines and deliver exceptional results. While this work is fulfilling in its own right, it is essential to nurture our creativity and personal growth by embarking on creative projects that fuel our passion and push the boundaries of […]

Photography is an art form that allows us to capture and preserve moments, telling stories and evoking emotions through imagery. As photographers, we often face challenges and hurdles on our journey to mastering this craft. However, there is immense joy in sharing our knowledge and experiences with aspiring photographers, helping them avoid common pitfalls and […]

So 4 years ago I switched from Canon to Sony: https://heatherlarkinphoto.com/why-i-switched-from-canon-to-sony/ And then a year later I wrote a followup while I was still using the a7iii: https://heatherlarkinphoto.com/a-year-with-sony/ But three years since then is plenty of time for a followup, I think! So what’s been happening and am I still shooting Sony? Short answer? YES. […]

I am a photography educator, so one of the things I do is teach other photographers how to take better pictures. One of my most popular classes is dance photography. It’s fun to watch, it’s dynamic, and the images my students get are amazing. I’ve been told that no one teaches a dance photography class […]

Have you heard of this software that runs off of your Lightroom? It’s an AI editing program. I thought it was pronounced Im-uh-gehn for years, but it’s actually Imagine. Like, imagine the possibilities. Imagine you can get your life back and get out from behind the screen. Imagine your fall family sessions are done and […]

Story time! In May, I had a fairy session in Seattle for a repeat client. I shot the session, then went to do a class and another session the following day. I downloaded the class images and the second session, but I somehow failed to download the first session before reformatting that card. When I […]

This image is a few years old but is still one of my favorite images I’ve ever taken. I love glitter. I really do. Some people hate it, but I feel like those people are also people I don’t need to have in my life. Sparkle is amazing. Now, that said, glitter is BAD. It’s […]