Photography
Macro Photography
Shoot Razor-Sharp Extreme Close-Ups of the Small World
12 lessons4 modules9h 25m durationbeginner level
About this course
This course takes a beginner from a kit lens to true 1:1 macro work and beyond. You will understand magnification and working distance, fight the razor-thin depth of field that defines macro, stack frames in Helicon Focus and Photoshop for front-to-back sharpness, and build a diffused flash rig that tames harsh light on shiny insects. Every module uses concrete numbers, named gear, and worked examples from the field and the home studio.
Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding Magnification and Gear
- Magnification, Reproduction Ratio, and Working DistancePreview
- Macro Lenses, Tubes, and Budget Routes to 1:1🔒
- Support, Stability, and Camera Setup🔒
Module 2: Conquering Depth of Field and Focus Stacking
- The Razor-Thin Depth of Field of Macro🔒
- Capturing a Focus Stack🔒
- Blending Stacks in Helicon Focus and Photoshop🔒
Module 3: Lighting the Small World
- Why Macro Needs Flash and How to Diffuse It🔒
- Ring Flash, Twin Flash, and Continuous Light🔒
- Backgrounds, Reflectors, and Natural Light🔒
Module 4: Subjects, Fieldcraft, and Finishing
- Finding, Approaching, and Handling Insects Ethically🔒
- Flora and the Controlled Home Studio🔒
- Editing Macro for Detail and Clean Color🔒
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