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Macro / Close-Up (Special Interest Group)

Contact: ​Herman Stad
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In this special interest group, hosted by Herman Stad, members come together to build their theoretical and practical knowledge of macro photography. This monthly evening meeting is open to photographers of all skill levels. It runs on the third Wednesday of the month, September through May.

Why Macro?
Getting up close and personal with your photographic subject presents a wide variety of technical, practical and artistic challenges and rewards. See examples.

For an overview of this SIG, click 
here (MP4 video)

Meeting Format
Meeting are conducted digitally via
 Zoom. To participate you will need a computer with a microphone and camera, or a smart tablet. You must pre-register to receive the link to the Zoom meetings.

what to expect
The formal activities include: 
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Short presentations
These can deal with practical and/or theoretical concerns, review professional macro photographers and artists, provide tips on image processing, presentation, or handling.

Showcases 
These allow a member to present a project, images relating to a particular place or subject, multiple treatments of a single image, etc.

Comment and critique 
These sessions allow all members to submit images on the monthly theme. These are shown to the group, and both the creator and the attendees can offer constructive comments and ask questions. We expect each member will be able to submit one or two images for each meeting.

meeting Dates
Meetings are held online third Wednesday of the month (September to May) from 7:00-8:30 PM.
  • Sep 20, 20223
  • Oct 18, 2023
  • Nov 15, 2023
  • Dec 20, 2023
  • Jan17, 2024
  • Feb 14, 2024
  • Mar 14, 2024
  • Apr 18, 2024
  • May 17, 2024
​See recordings of SIG meetings (members only)

The Ultimate Macro Photography Tutorial for Beginners
(An excellent overall explanation of a variety of macro approaches including smart phone cameras and things you can do to get started – up to more expensive gear and techniques.)

Article: Macro Lens, Extension Tubes or Close-Up Filters?
Article: How to Choose a Macro Lens
Article and photographs about Oil and Water Workshop
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  • About us
    • *Contact Us*
    • Club Highlights 2022-2023
    • History of IACC
    • CAPA
    • PSA
    • Club awards
    • Legal
  • Membership
  • Activities
    • Activities overview
    • Sep 2023
    • Oct 2023
    • Petroleum Plaza Exhibit
  • Competitions
    • Competitions overview 2023-24
    • Sep 2023: Travelling
    • Annual Competition Results 2022-23
    • CAPA Competitions
  • SIGs
    • Special Interest Groups overview
    • Abstract
    • Black & White
    • Contemporary
    • Image Editing (Basic)
    • Image Editing (Creative / Intermed.)
    • ‘Scapes
    • Macro / Close-Up
    • Night / Low Light
    • Portraiture
    • Street
    • Wildlife
  • Our Members
    • Show & Glow
    • Articles
    • In Memoriam >
      • Gerry Harris
      • Roxy Hastings
  • Community
    • Community Engagement
    • Paul Burwell Memorial Scholarship
    • Jake's Gallery
    • NSWA
    • REdress Project
  • Members Only
    • Registrations & Entries
    • Recordings
    • Presentations
    • Discounts
    • Member-provided Services
    • Local Courses
    • Online Resources
    • Reports / Bylaws/ Policies
  • CALENDAR