Macro Photography - A Three-Part Workshop with Hudson Gardens - Park Meadows

TAKE YOUR MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY TO HIGHER LEVELS WITH THIS THREE-PART PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP.The WORKSHOP INCLUDES AN EVENING OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AT MIKE’s Camera (Park MEADOWS), followed by a Sunday morning instructional walking tour at HUDSON GARDENS, and culminates in a follow-up critique and galley showing back at the store. ------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL LEARN * The difference between lenses that can focus up close and true macro lenses * How magnification relates to focal length; “working distance” explained * How to lluminate your close-up subject * How aperture affects depth-of-field * Composition and exposure tips as they relate to MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY ------------------------- DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS JUNE WORKSHOP DATES: EVENING LECTURE AT MIKE'S CAMERA (PARK MEADOWS): Wed, June 19, 2019 from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Photographing Session at Hudson Gardens [http://www.hudsongardens.org/]: Sunday June 23, 2019 from 8:00 AM–11:00 AM CRITIQUE & GALLERY SHOWING AT MIKE'S CAMERA (PARK MEADOWS): Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM SEPTEMBER WORKSHOP DATES: EVENING LECTURE AT MIKE'S CAMERA (PARK MEADOWS): Wed, September 18, 2019 from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Photographing Session at Hudson Gardens [http://www.hudsongardens.org/]: Sunday September 22, 2019 from 8:00 AM–11:00 AM CRITIQUE & GALLERY SHOWING AT MIKE'S CAMERA (PARK MEADOWS): Thursday, September 26, 2019 from 6:30 PM–8:30 PM TUITION INCLUDES EVENING LECTURE, HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL SHOOT AT HUDSON GARDENS, FOLLOW-UP CRITIQUE & IN-STORE GALLERY SHOWING, PLUS A MATTED 12" X 18" PRINT OF YOUR BEST SHOT FROM THE WORKSHOP AND A $10 COUPON THAT YOU CAN USE TOWARDS ANYTHING IN-STORE AT ANY MIKE'S CAMERA LOCATION! Save 10% when you register more than 2 weeks in advance. ------------------------- MORE INFO The EVENING LECTURE at Mike’s Camera in Park Meadows will provide you with guidelines for making great pictures at Hudson Gardens. We’ll cover some tools and accessories that will help you in your quest to make stunning macro images. We’ll also cover composition, exposure, and answer any preparatory questions. The SHOOTING WORKSHOP at Hudson Gardens is led by Mike’s Camera’s Joe Klocek and Scott Dougherty. Working with Joe and Scott, you’ll have the opportunity to photograph irises, roses, lilies, herbs, vegetables, water features, beehives, birds and much more! The Mike’s Camera staff will stay nearby to assist you with technical questions and provide hands-on instruction to ensure you go home with pictures you're proud of. The FOLLOW UP CRITIQUE at Mike’s Camera in Park Meadows wraps up the workshop with a fun and rewarding critique. We’ll review your best and not-so-great images from the day at Hudson Gardens and share techniques that really worked (and learn from those that were not as useful). You’ll be astonished by the immense variety of images that will have been captured and spend some time giving and receiving informative feedback. HUDSON GARDENS WORKSHOPS ARE LIMITED TO 25 PHOTOGRAPHERS, 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 18 years or older. ------------------------- WHAT TO BRING * Camera(s) with an extra memory and extra battery * Variety of lenses (specifics will be discussed in the evening lecture) * Auxiliary flash & or pocket reflector * Tripod or monopod * Sun hat, sun screen ------------------------- SIGN UP TODAY! SAVE 10% WHEN YOU REGISTER MORE THAN 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE! Click to see our full listing of classes for at all locations [http://mikescamera.com/current-class-schedule.html] Subscribe to our Newsletter to stay informed about new Mike's School programs! [http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001OSVZXasZuMpQn_55fw5rbrDZXb_gDgdTi7eB6VfujJWlOhSuSeS4wuZbejbeFh9WhG3fT1uIZXI5va4fQNtLUZZwrtgI8cchr1GmEbUYeOQ=]