Nature and Wildlife

Macro Photography        June 1st & 2nd

Level of Difficulty

2.5 out of 5

Join us for a multi-faceted  workshop that will immerse you into the world of macro photography.


We’ll spend the weekend together helping you learn about the aspects of macro photography necessary to produce compelling, well composed and technically proficient macro images.


We’ll discuss the equipment that the pros use and the technical skills necessary to produce captivating images. Learn where to find macro photography opportunities and develop a creative vision to separate your photos from the average. You will also learn the right digital darkroom tools to enhance your photos. 


This exciting weekend course isn't just about you listening to an instructor talking about technical details, its about you getting an opportunity to try out some of the techniques discussed using your own digital camera with macro capabilities or a camera with a macro lens. The school will provide numerous props, subject matter, and lighting equipment. The course includes a lot of practical hands-on experience and is an incredible amount of fun for anyone with an iterest in photography. You can expect to leave with a lot of new knowledge and to have created your own spectacular macro photography images. 


The students should bring thier own camera and whatever macro able lenses or accesories they own. Students will also be given the opportunity to use the instructors high end macro photography equipment.


COURSE DATES:

Saturday and Sunday

June 1st & 2nd

9:00 Am to 4:00 PM

COST $275.00

Canadian Dollar (plus tax).

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What you will learn

• Equipment needed for MACRO photography

• Close up filters, teleconverters and extension tubes

• Lens stacking techniques

• Focusing rails

• Manual focusing techniques for macro photos

• Flash photography (ring lights) for macro photos

• Action macro photos

• Lighting techniques

• Vision and creativity



What to expect

• 12 hours of classroom instruction

• Numerous opportunities to practice the different macro photography opportunities discussed

• Personalized instruction

• Printed course booklet

• Certificate of Completion

• Free Coffee, tea, water and snacks

• Small class size

• Hot lunch on both days



Equipment Required

To get the most out of this macro photography class, you DO NOT require the latest and greatest digital SLR camera with a very expensive macro lens. However, there are a few pieces of equipment that you will require to help maximize your experience. We DO NOT recommend that you purchase any specialty lenses prior to taking this class. High end photography equipment can be rented for a very reasonable cost at Edmonton camera store Vistek.

• A DSLR or Mirror-less camera with interchangeable lenses 

• A MACRO photography lens

• If you do not have a macro photography lens, then a telephoto lens with macro focusing capability will do. Extension tubes, teleconverters and close up filters and helpful accessories if you do not own a specialized MACRO lens.

• A tripod capable of supporting your camera and lens

• A shutter release cable or wireless shutter release

• Memory card(s) that can hold 200-300 images.



Prerequisites for our Macro Photography        June 1st & 2nd class

  • Students should be familiar with their camera settings and how to use it in Aperture Priority and/or Manual mode
  • Recommended (but not mandatory) classes include Digital Camera Fundamentals and Photographic Composition or equivalent


Your Instructor for Macro Photography        June 1st & 2nd

Your instructor will be Chris Stambaugh. Chris is the former president of the Professional Photographer's of Canada and has been working as a professional photographer for over three decades.


Chris holds the designations of "Master of Photographic Arts" and "Honorary Lifetime Member" from the Professional Photographers of Canada and has won numerous awards for his work including being a finalist in the Alberta and Canadian Portrait Photographer of the Year.


Chris runs his own photography business called Imagine That Photographics where he specializes in portrait photography, commercial/corporate photography and school/graduation photography. He is currently the lead instructor at The Burwell School and  teaches at the U of A Faculty of Extension. He has formerly been a photography instructor with NAIT Continuing Education and Edmonton Public Schools METRO. 


Chris teaches many classes at our photography school including the Digital Camera Fundamentals class, Digital Photography for Beginners, Photographic Composition, Posing Families and Children class, Macro Photography, High Volume Photography, Photoshop, and The Business of Photography.


" I have dabbled in Macro photography with my camera's but after this course I now understand and am much more comfortable with this mode of photography. The Burwell School of Photography instructor (Sandy Weatherall) was very knowledgeable and presented the material in a very interactive manner interspersing lecture/questions with active skill stations. She let us explore our creative styles and assisted us with problem solving to obtain the photographs we were attempting to capture. I am planning on completing a diploma track through Burwell and look forward to other courses with Ms. Weatherall."

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