Sierra Farquhar Photography

13/04/2024

Rock climbing is pretty neat! Still and always the most in love with capturing expressions of joy of climbers - within and across every spectrum. My very favorite is capturing the awe of first-time climbers. It ALWAYS ignites the stoke in a huge and wonderful way.

I was honored to work with the photo team again - right at home in Bishop - this year as a photo mentor to two amazing photographers diving into the industry. Teaching the tricks of the trade and how to ascend a rope was SO FUN. It was also pretty rad to get to work the event alongside my awesome partner as one of the incredible climbing rangers (check out !) - and to be able to head home for lunch and a shower and sleep in my bed between festivals days instead of my truck - what a treat!

In other news, I am wrapping up my first semester of grad school headed for a masters in social work and am loving (almost) every second. I start a brand new field practicum internship in a month with an incredible local group practice and can’t wait to learn from the amazing practitioners in the area. This path is so aligned with everything about who I am and I can’t believe that I’m just about a quarter of the way through! The first step at least :)

Photo work is picking up again with the dawn of hawt bishop spring and I’m thrilled to be working with amazing clients and couples here at home and all around the globe this year! Head to my website or send me a dm to chat about scheduling a photography experience if it’s anywhere on your mind!

If you’ve made it this far, thanks for reading my unexpected life update!

08/12/2023

Oh Red Rock, how has it taken me so long to discover you?! From invert boulders to beautiful intimidating multi-pitches to edgy sport climbs (yummy!) to steep shenanigans to chill multi-pitch to fingery epic trad lines to…. yeah.

Your burgundy tones touches my heart and your canyons look like the universe took a paintbrush and smattered, smeared, and poured gorgeous bits of fun all over. What a party! Plus all you can eat sushi like a half hour away? Ok. Yes.

So incredibly fun to explore this candy shop with you !!

p.s. so sorry to leave a bit of blood on this beautiful route, but the drama queen finger is fine thankfully!

01/12/2023

Loving these sweet moves from 🧗🏼‍♀️ at the meet-up!

Thanks for putting this awesome event together with and !

27/10/2023

Venturing out in the Eastern Sierra with the incredible team! Celebrate and support sustainable women-owned-and-run businesses by checking out their new and innovative membership program!

Excited to see some some old and new faces in a couple weeks - Who’s coming out to the ?!

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07/09/2023

I’ve enjoyed every moment of my first full summer in the Eastern Sierra. I planned this trip and that trip across the states and across the pond but scrapped them all for the friends, flowers, summits, dance parties, and abundance of beautiful growth and expansion I am finding here.

Along with the beauty there has been loss, and it is complex to mourn the loss of friends and community members while engaging in the activities which also keep us alive and thriving. All my love to those most deeply affected and to everyone touched by them.

This day with and made me so happy to be where I am. I’ve been taking a big long break from posting on social media, which is complex as a small business owner! -but we only have one life and I have stopped making myself share for the sake of sharing if I’m not feeling it.

That being said, I am excited to be excited to share more about my upcoming professional work and partnerships this fall as well as fun personal adventures in climbing and life!

17/03/2023

17/03/2023

Let’s go !! Who’s ready for an incredible weekend?! Connection and community are part of the core of my love for climbing. Although we might be experiencing some interesting challenges this year due to the wacky weather, it’s so wonderful to see everyone in good spirits pivoting with positivity and grace.

The community we build through gathering as climbers truly transcends climbing itself. My first Flash Foxy changed the entire trajectory of my life and career. I met so many wonderful people who I still adventure, climb, work, and chat with all the time. I’m so excited to help capture the psyche!

If you see me, come say hi and tell me your story! I’ll be one of the folks with the 📸 wearing a goofy grin 😁

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11/03/2023

Looking forward to these perfect mornings in the Eastern Sierra. Convict Lake in June is one of my favorite places to watch the sun meet the mountains.

15/02/2023

All I want for Valentine’s Day are THESE PANTS! But really, this is what I love about climbing and bouldering - the peaceful look of focus on her face is so beautiful to me!

p.s. I love ALL the try hard faces!! Every single one. All of em.

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13/02/2023

Clear Creek on a clear February day with lovely people!

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21/01/2023

What an amazing crew in one of our favorite places on the planet!

Join us next year in Kalymnos for our week long climbing, yoga, life coaching and transformational retreat!

November 5-12th, 2023!

We also have optional multi pitch days on the 16th and 17th!

If you have always wanted to check out Kalymnos and want to go with an amazing crew of like minded people then this trip is for you!!

All level of climber welcome!

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19/01/2023

This landscape never ceases to inspire and capture the heart and the mind. Wandering through the dormant cliffrose and evergreen junipers, the cliffs stand tall and majestic, inviting childlike escapades through canyons and over bluffs.

Ericca and John and their two sweet pups joined me for two days to celebrate their love in the red iron earth amongst the pinyon pines. There was a magical feeling of exuberant peace as we explored the terrain and brought their love and light to the place they treasure the most.

Read more about our incredible desert adventure on my blog and message me to talk about my favorite spots to explore in the desert!

07/01/2023

Super Duper High Fives of Kalymnos! 🌊⛰️🧗🏻‍♀️

My very favorite thing about being on a rope with people is capturing their joy. Of course, I love and welcome all the emotions! But damn, when I get to see faces like these, I really just melt. And high fives at the top* - kind of my mega-favorite thing.

My goal here this year is to share what I love and do best - the beautiful, unique, gritty, and joyful relationships of people (and myself!) to outdoor adventure.

Thank you times a million to , , , , and all of our beloved clients for making this week one of the most laughter-packed singsongey adventures I’ve ever experienced!

*high fives welcomed, never required 😁

19/10/2022

Just tumbling around in the desert per usual 😆

We have one more space in our advanced Art of Offwidth Clinic this weekend! Hit up for the deets! Psyched to capture all the fun in learning the weird wonders of the wide!

So much joy working with Pamela Shanti Pack], , and our incredible students!!!

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08/09/2022

“forests will always hold your secrets, for that’s what forests are for. to separate and hide things. to protect, to comfort, to hold, to envelop, to demonstrate, to slow down, to hold, to teach. go to the trees to explore your questions and dreams. go to the trees to desire and seek. the world will listen as you walk, watch, soften, and breathe.” – victoria erickson

I’m in the Eastern Sierra for another week or so if anyone wants to schedule a warm late summer bo***ir session! I loved capturing this wonderful, gorgeous woman at dawn in the mountains. I can’t wait to work with more women and explore our relationships with ourselves and the magnificence of the nature around us.

Send me a quick dm to set up a time to chat and design your experience!

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08/08/2022

Hold out your hand
Take hold of mine tonight
Round and round we go… -BCB

I sure do love these incredible people. They had one very specific request - a portrait of their hands. They’ve been holding hands for 55 years.

I have so much to thank you both for! My love of photography, my love of solitaire, my prematurely graying hair - thanks Papa!! Bearing witness to your abiding love for one another is one of the great joys of my life. I love you!!!

29/05/2022

All that I want is a place I can come to to give away the love I have inside of me 🥰 (Silver Dollar, ⁠)⁠
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Song lyrics and poetry always capture the magic of this kind of connection in the most beautiful way.⁠
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Thank you Z + L for sharing these moments with us so we could capture them for your forever!⁠
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28/05/2022

The most beautiful summer bride!

I can’t wait to get back to .riverorchard for another gorgeous wedding by the river!

Check out a bridal or couples shoot in the redwoods just 20 minutes away from this amazing sunny spot while we’re at it!

I’m available for weddings, portrait sessions, and commercial work in Humboldt in July and August and can’t wait to work with you!

DM me or contact me via email or phone to chat!