Macro Photography

Name: Macro Photography
Start: 2025-04-05T09:30:00+11:00
Location: Ginninderry The Link

Schedule

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Ginninderry The Link | Hall, CT

**CLASS REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED VIA TICKET LINK **
1 April 2025 (Saturday)
** Canberra Class
** Beginners to Intermediate
** 7 Hrs tuition
** Full catered lunch & morning tea incl.
** Field trip

This class provides a hands-on learning environment to get your head around foundational photographic principles as well as YOUR cameras settings, with Macro photography in mind!
The class begins in a relaxed and comfortable indoor learning environment with no more than 6 participants. Later in the day, the group will step out into the field on a short field trip, to solidify their skills IN THE FIELD and with live specimens (no spiders, I promise!).
This class is suitable for beginners and those who need a refresher on all things photography or have gaps in knowledge when wanting to 'shoot' something, but not quite being able to get the shot seen in the mind’s eye.

** WHAT WILL YOU LEARN? **
- How to navigate YOUR photographic equipment and best understand its Menu options and features for best outcomes in-field.
- How your camera captures an image, so as you know what settings control what outcomes and why (Exposure triangle).
- How to navigate shooting modes focusing on Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO as well as in-built modes such as Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority.
- Navigate focusing options in various situations
- Understand exposure controls, light metering and exposure compensation (what does your histogram ‘actually’ show? and what does ‘correctly exposed’ really mean?).
- Understand light! - natural light, flash lighting, white balance and in-field things to look for relating to light and why they matter.
- Concepts behind composition and how to use it effectively
- An overview of why to edit and what software is available.
- Learn ‘best practice’ and processes for looking after your equipment.
- Learn in field techniques specific to nature photography
- Learn best practice and processes for looking after your equipment.
** You will also Understand what you (as an individual) need to do ‘next’ to continue on your photographic journey, because we are not all the same. This part is tailored specifically to YOU and YOUR needs! AND MUCH MORE!
** WHAT TO BRING **
- Your camera (DSLR, mirrorless or any camera that allows you to manually control shutter, aperture and ISO)
- At least 1 MACRO capable lens (can shoot 1:1)
- Memory Card/s
- Camera battery (and charger)
- Backpack ( to cary water / snack / camera extras).
-Ability to walk up to 2km’s at a slow pace on uneven ground on our beautiful field outing!
- Weather and environment appropriate clothing (you may end up sitting on the ground!)
- Sturdy shoes
** EXTRAS from Cristy**
- A printed guide for the day (to take notes and also reflect later)
- Tip sheets to take home or keep in your camera bag!
- Check-in opportunities with Cristy over the following week (for the things you might forget to ask!)
** CLASS FORMAT **
Class size: Maximum 6 participants
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Please arrive 10 minutes before the class commencement time to ensure we start on time
- Tutor: Cristy is an Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP) Accredited Photographer (accredited in 2017) formally trained in Training and Assessment. With years of teaching knowledge and passion for photography, Cristy is a down to earth and engaging tutor that is both knowledgeable and skilled in her environment.
**Meeting point: The Link - Ginninderry Community & Information Centre
1 McClymont Way STRATHNAIRN ACT 2615