Thanks so much for a wonderful workshop, really enjoyed it and it has inspired to keep on with my photographic journey. Hope to see you all again soon in a future workshop. Thanks - Gayle Freeman -
Thanks for an excellent day yesterday. Gail is very good as a teacher and I enjoyed her knowledge and personality. I learnt lots once again. Regards - Debbie Bayes -
Intro: Appreciate and capture the beauty of nature with delicate Macro photography
Tour Summary:
Introduction to Macro Photography and the Equipment needed
The basics of Focus and Aperture
Use of lighting to capture sharp or creative images
Alternative methods of Macro Photography
Topics discussed during the workshop:
Backgrounds and changing Depth of Field
The elements and principles of Macro photography
Recognising the visual elements of good composition in Macro
Introducing freedom and creativity with Macro photography
Review, discuss and offer a friendly critique of some of your own images
Location: Wintergardens, Auckland Domain The Wintergardens in the Auckland Domain was designed in the early 1900s. It hosts rare and spectacular plants in an ever-changing display. A wonderful place to peacefully discover the art of Macro photography with Gail Stent.
What you need for the workshop: To get the most out of this workshop you will need equipment for taking macro photos:
Macro Lens for your camera
OR Extension tubes
OR Close up Filters
OR Point & Shoot camera with Macro Mode
If you don’t have any of the above, you can purchase them at Photogear stores in Albany or Ponsonby. NZ Photography Tours is proudly supported by Photogear, who kindly give NZ Photography Tours students a great discount on prices.