Sunflower at Inniswood
Macro and Close-up Photography
Award – winning and published photographer Vince Nobel will lead an interactive discussion to explore the intimate side of nature with a one day workshop for macro and close-up photography. This program is designed for beginner to intermediate level photographers with the desire to improve their skills beyond the basics. The main focus will include developing a comprehensive workflow with sound technical and creative aspects to allow for the consistent creation of successful and beautiful images.
Specific areas of discussion will include but not be limited to the following:
- Equipment - cameras, macro lenses, tripods, reflectors, diffusers, extension tubes, filters, and best use practices for each.
- Lens selection and their various uses.
- Camera functions and their creative use in regard to aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
- Composition and lighting techniques for realistic and abstract images. Working with depth of field, background, and selective focus techniques, natural light, and flash
- Hands on Photography – Subject matter will be available for you to photograph in areas inside and outside the lodge (weather permitting)
- Digital Post Processing of images - Photoshop workflow, camera raw, curves, white balance, cropping, print output, file security and backup. Additional review of Nik Software, Helicon Focus, and Carbon Copy Cloner.
The overall the goal will be to learn and have fun! Photography is a true art form and a life long process of exploration and learning.
Requirements: Digital SLR Camera or advanced point-and-shoot camera with manual functions required. A tripod is highly recommended. A basic understanding of manual camera functions to include, aperture, shutter speed, iso, and white balance.
Please contact Vince to register or with any questions you may have – 614-378-9511 or vincenobel
Macro and Close-up Photography -April 28, 2012 – Columbus Area
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Date: April 28, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 8:30 am – 4:00pm
Location: Blacklick Woods Metro Park – Beech Maple Lodge
Blacklick Woods Metro Park – 6975 E. Livingston Ave. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Park Page Link – http://www.metroparks.net/ParksBlacklickWoods.aspx
Class Limit: 20 People
Cost: $89
Contact: Vince Nobel @ vincenobel or cell 614-378-9511 - mailing address only: 221 Letchworth Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
Pricing is per individual participant. Additional expenses including travel will be determined only if necessary.
Participating vendors for this program include:
Private Instruction
Private instruction sessions are available for individuals and small groups. Each session is tailored to the unique needs of the individual or group. Topics range from basic camera instruction to learning a new software program. Sessions are available in classroom/studio as well as outdoor on location. Please contact Vince to discuss your specific photographic goals.
Cost: $45/hour (two hour minimum)
Contact: Vince Nobel @ vincenobel or cell – 614-378-9511 - mailing address only: 221 Letchworth Ave, Columbus, OH 43204
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