Title: Closer Than Close: Exploring Close-up & Macro Photography
for 7th-12th grade, College Students and Adults
Instructor: Carol Fox Henrichs
Description: Discover the beauty and wonder of the small world through your lens in this hands-on photography workshop. You will how to see and capture extraordinary detail in ordinary, everyday objects. Whether you’re using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, hybrid, bridge or even a smartphone with macro capabilities, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and confidence to elevate your photography and see the world in a whole new way.
Items to bring:
Required:
· Digital camera (DSLR or mirrorless preferred, but high-end smartphones with macro capability are welcome) Feel free to ask about your specific camera.
· Camera user manual
· For cameras with interchangeable lenses: a macro lens or a Telephoto zoom lens (with extension tubes, or close-up filters if available)
· Extra batteries and memory cards
Recommended:
· Tripod (preferably with adjustable legs for low angles) – loaners will be available
· Remote shutter release or smartphone app to trigger camera
· Small reflector/diffuser (collapsible or DIY), can be a half sheet of white poster board – will have some on hand for classroom use
· Flash or LED light for macro (if you have one) – loaners will be available
Optional:
· A small bouquet of mixed, fresh flowers (from the local grocery store) and a vase
· A few small items of interest from home (jewelry, coins, dried flowers, shells, etc.)
