Macro/Close-Up (Special Interest Group)

Contact: Lorian Kennedy

Sign up for this SIG

Getting up close and personal with your photographic subject presents a wide variety of technical, practical and artistic challenges and rewards. Through zoom meetings, image critiques, resource sharing and socializing, this group helps members learn how to rise to the challenges.

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

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Meetings: Sept 2021 to June 2022

(the 3rd Wed of every month, 7:00-9:00 p.m., conducted via Zoom until further notice)

• 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.)

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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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