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 get asked a lot what I use for photography, so I’ve made a list here! This is a current list as of 3/19/23. I usually trade in my old gear when I upgrade so there’s a lot of gear that I have used in the past that isn’t on this list right now. The […]

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 […]

In the very beginning of my journey into photography, I bought a Canon Rebel XT and a little SIGMA 50mm macro lens, which was sharp and versatile. I bought that lens because it was the most affordable good lens I could find at the time. Little did I know that lens would begin to shape […]

I switched to Sony from Canon a year ago.. how has it been? A year with Sony A year after switching to Sony from Canon, how has it been? Right now I have the Sony a7iii body with three e-mount sigma lenses and one old adapted sigma lens. The Great Something I knew I’d like before […]

Six Months with the Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art Lens I switched from Canon to Sony on February 16 2019, and with it I swapped my Sigma 135mm 1.8 Art for the Sigma 105mm 1.4 Art. You can read the comparison article right here if you want. But now, 6 months on.. how do I feel about my choice? Am I […]