Dancing Through the Lens: Photography Workshop with Sigma | Cleveland, OH

Dance Photography Done Right

Photographing dancers is about more than just freezing a jump — it’s about timing, body language, and trust. In this hands-on workshop, led by Heather Larkin you'll experience a live, tethered photo session with a professional dancer while learning the technical and creative skills that make a dance image truly resonate.

We’ll break down commonly used dance terms and poses, analyze both successful and not-so-successful photo examples, and have open, honest conversations about what makes an image work — especially when photographing teen dancers.

Then, put your knowledge into practice: you'll get the chance to photograph live dance models in both an in-store studio setup and an outdoor park location nearby (weather permitting). This extended shoot time lets you experiment with lighting, angles, and movement across multiple environments.

As a bonus, Sigma will be on-site with a selection of their high-performance lenses for you to try, giving you the opportunity to elevate your gear — and your results

Meet Heather 

Heather Larkin is a portrait photographer and Sigma America Ambassador 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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