This is one of a limited number of in person workshops I am doing in 2024, don't miss out.

Where: Morton Arboretum, near Chicago.
Arbor Room, Thornhill Education Center
4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL 60532

(603) 968-0074

Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 9am to 3pm

Cost: $94 member, $110 guest

Register Here, Visiting Photographer: Explore Macro with Mike Moats | The Morton Arboretum

This macro photography seminar will cover the range of topics any photographer will need to achieve striking macro results:

• Choosing equipment, including cameras, lenses, tripods, heads, and accessories

• Controlling light with diffusers, reflectors, and LED lights, and working with natural lighting

• Controlling depth of field with f/stops and special techniques

  Using focus stacking with Helicon focus

• Creating effective compositions, and what not to do when composing

• Finding character in nature

• Using elements of design, textures, contrast, lines, light, and visual weight

• Working camera angles for blurred backgrounds

• Creating two-subject compositions

• Learning when, where, and how to find good subjects throughout the four seasons, both outdoors and indoors.

• Bring something to take notes, no equipment needed.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Mike Moats, photographer

Age: 16 and older