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Macro/Close-Up (Special Interest Group)

Contact: ​Herman Stad
Sign up for this SIG

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 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
  • Sep 21, 2022
  • Oct 19, 2022
  • Nov 16, 2022
  • Dec 21, 2022
  • Jan18, 2023
  • Feb 15, 2023
  • Mar 15, 2023
  • Apr 19, 2023
  • May 18, 2023
​See recordings of 2021-2022 meetings (members only)
past meetings: sep 21 to jun 2022
  • Wednesday, Sept 15, 2021 - insects; recording (members only)
  • Wednesday, Oct 20, 2021 - leaves; recording (members only)
  • Wednesday, Nov 17, 2021 - jewellery
  • (Dec - no meeting)
  • Wednesday, Jan 19, 2022 - food; recording (members only)
  • Wednesday, Feb 16, 2022 - hands; recording (members only)
  • Wednesday, Mar 16, 2022 - writing/photography implements
  • Wednesday, Apr 20, 2022 - ordinary objects; recording (members only)
  • Wednesday, May 18, 2022 - textures on something living; recording (members only)
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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 2021-2022
    • History of IACC
    • CAPA
    • PSA
    • Club awards
    • Legal
  • Membership
  • Activities
    • Activities overview
    • Mar 2023
    • Apr 2023
    • May 2023
    • Petroleum Plaza Exhibit
  • Competitions
    • Competitions overview
    • Feb 2023: Urban Nature
    • Mar 2023: Tiny World/ Neon
    • Annual Competition 2022-23
    • Annual Competition Results 2021-22
    • CAPA Competitions
  • SIGs
    • Special Interest Groups overview
    • Abstract
    • Black & White
    • Contemporary
    • Image Editing (Basic)
    • Image Editing (Creative/Intermediate))
    • Landscape
    • Macro/Close-Up
    • Night and Low Light
    • Photographic Basics
    • 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