The Natural World in Macro & Close-Up Photography – Llandudno Photographic Academy Evening
The Natural World in Macro & Close-Up Photography – Llandudno Photographic Academy Evening
Discover the fascinating world of macro photography at our Photographic Academy Evening, hosted at the Welshot Creative Hub in Llandudno, North Wales. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Team Welshot will guide you through every step, teaching you the techniques needed to create breathtaking close-up images.
Macro photography offers a unique perspective, allowing you to capture intricate details that often go unnoticed, and our event will make this exciting genre accessible to everyone. You’ll have the chance to work with a variety of subjects, including ethically sourced bugs, insects, and critters, as well as vibrant flowers. No matter the weather outside, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to shoot stunning images indoors.
Throughout the evening, we’ll cover key topics such as lighting, composition, focus stacking, and the technical aspects of shooting close-up photography, ensuring you leave with new skills and a greater understanding of this creative field. Whether you’re looking to expand your photography portfolio or simply enjoy an evening of creative exploration, this event promises to deliver an unforgettable experience.
You Will Learn
- Understanding Macro Photography:
- Learn the basics of macro (and close-up) photography, including the technical and creative aspects that make this genre so unique.
- Techniques for Capturing Detail:
- Master the art of lighting for close-up shots, learning how to use natural and artificial light to enhance your images and bring out fine details.
- Composition and Framing:
- Learn how to compose your shots effectively, using principles like the rule of thirds and leading lines to create visually appealing images.
- Focus Stacking:
- Understand the process of focus stacking, a technique that allows you to capture greater depth of field and ensure sharpness across your subject.
- Using Camera Settings for Close-up Shots:
- Get hands-on experience with key camera settings, such as aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, tailored for macro photography.
- Working with Subjects:
- Learn how to photograph a variety of macro subjects, including ethically sourced bugs, insects, flowers, and man-made objects, with a focus on ethical practices and care for the environment.
- Overcoming Weather Challenges:
- Learn how to adapt your photography techniques for indoor settings, ensuring you can create stunning images regardless of weather conditions.
By the end of the session, photographers will have gained a comprehensive understanding of macro photography techniques and how to apply them to create professional-looking close-up images.
Beginner to photography? We’re here for you.
Whether you are a beginner to photography, a photographer who would like to try a new genre, learn a new technique or skill, or, a more advanced photographer who wants to build their image portfolio, you will be made welcome, and we would love to help you get the best out of your camera.
The Welshot Team will be at hand throughout this The Natural World in Macro & Close-Up Photography – Llandudno Photographic Academy Evening event to assist and help you get the best from your camera, so you can leave at the end of this session with memory cards full of beautiful photographs and great memories having learned a thing or three about photography and your camera.
Event Schedule
18:30 – Meet at the Welshot Creative Hub – 16 Trinity Square, Llandudno
18:35 – Photography starts – One to One and Group tuition
20:00 – Short break – time to grab yourself a hot/cold drink
20:30 – Photography continues with One to One and Group Tuition
22:00 – Finish
Please Bring
- Camera and lenses suitable for this event – Macro lens / Standard kit lens / 50mm prime
- Close-Up filters if you have them
- Spare Batteries and Memory Card
- Tripod / Cable release if you have one – Don’t worry, we have a spare tripod or three
- A list of ideas, help, questions etc that you would like to discuss with Welshot Team Leaders.
Please Note
- Tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cold drinks are included.
- This event is discounted to £48.00 at checkout if you are a Welshot Academy Member. To become a Welshot Member and receive some great benefits check this link.
- Voucher spaces are limited – Bookings made using a voucher/coupon code are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- In accordance with our Terms of Service – We may need to make changes to this event – We will do all we can to inform you as soon as possible
