Are you ready to explore the world of macro photography with me? One of the best things about doing macro photography is that it can be done anywhere and in virtually any genre. You shoot flowers - great! You shoot Weddings - Great! You shoot Food - Great! The list really is endless. You do not need a fancy studio, just a quiet spot to sit and create; inside or outside. In this Class, we are really going to look at the world of macro, we are going to look at lots of techniques and creative ideas for your macro work. I will show you how to push your creativity both in camera and in the edit, to get the most out of your images. We will look at alternatives to traditional macro lenses and creative ways to capture tiny details.

This Class is for You if:

You love photography, but you’ve lost your mojo? your inspiration? your spark? This could be your reStart. You have a camera and a desire to capture beautiful images photography, but when it came to using a macro lens you were frustrated and struggling to get it right? Or perhaps you don't own a macro lens and were NOT even sure WHICH macro lens to buy? Look at a variety of lenses you can use from traditional macro lenses to extension tubes, reverse macro rings, and standard zoom lenses. Learn to see the magic all around you, you don't even need to leave your front gate.

What's included

Includes bonus PDF eBooks, textures and Lightroom Presets, assignments and challenges to take your photography journey further.

  • Learn Camera Basics Get back to basics and really delve deep into photography. We cover from f-stop to ISO and everything in between. Learn aperture and depth of field, Plane of focus and how to use it to create stunning macro images.

  • Learn about Macro Lenses & Equipment Learn about different macro lenses and alternative options you can shoot macro with. You don't need an actual macro lens to complete this class, but you can perhaps learn which lens you might like moving forward. Learn about Extension tubes and macro ring lights, macro rails, focus stacking and so much more.

  • Challenging Assignments From finding items in your own home and backyard to exploring your neighbourhood and local gardens. Get out and explore nature. Learn to love what you already have, see the mundane in a new and exciting way. Learn how to create macro without even owning a macro lens!

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Facebook Group

    3. Equipment

    4. Macro 1:1 Vs 1:2 and 1:4

    5. Locating Macro Ratios

    6. Using Natural Light

    7. Using Artificial Light

    8. Speed Lights & Flashes

    9. Constant & LED Lights

    10. Studio Strobes

    11. Plane of Focus

    12. Depth of Field

    13. Manual Vs Auto Focus

    14. Using Composition in Macro Photography

    15. Working with Colour

    16. Your Assignment

    1. The Camera Basics

    2. Using Manual or Aperture Mode

    3. The Exposure Triangle

    1. Bonus Textures

    2. Bonus Lightroom Presets

    3. The Magic of Macro eBook

    1. Let's Delve a Little Deeper

    2. Extension Tubes

    3. Working with Water Drops - Part I

    4. Working with Water Drops - Part II

    5. Reverse Macro & Freelensing

    6. Focus Stacking Part I

    7. Focus Stacking Part II - Photoshop

    8. Focus Stacking Part II - Helicon Soft

    9. Alternative Lenses

    10. Standard lenses

    1. In Your Own Home

    2. Explore your own backyard

    3. Come explore my backyard

    4. In your Own Backyard - Edit & Assignment

    5. Explore your Neighbourhood

    6. Come on a walk with me and the dogs (& Hubby) around my neighbourhood

    7. Explore your neighbourhood edit and assignment

    8. The Botanical Gardens

    9. Come for a walk around Australia Gardens

    10. Australia Gardens - Edit & Assignment

    11. Your Local Gardening Centre

    12. Follow me on a virtual tour of Cloudehill

    13. Local Gardens - Edit & Assignment

    14. Out in Nature

    15. Let's go for a drive...

    16. Out in Nature - Edit & Assignment

    17. The Butterfly House

    18. Melbourne Zoo Butterfly House walk through

    19. Butterfly House Lightroom Edit

    20. Butterfly House Photoshop Edit

    1. Thank You

About this course

  • $49.00
  • 53 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

Create a little magic, everyday...

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