Introduction to Macro Photography

14 lessons & 20 downloads

You'll start by finding out how Sergi began in the world of macro photography, his most relevant works, and main influences. You'll see the different kinds of existing macro photography and understand why this type of photography can be very attractive.

Then you'll learn the most important theoretical concepts of this discipline, to better understand what the macro itself is, and what the main challenges are, to then be able to solve them or take advantage of them in the best way.

You'll know the basic equipment you need to start taking macro photographs, including professional material and elements that are available to everyone. Once you have the materials, you'll perform an exercise to measure the macro capacity of your equipment.

Next, you'll start the practical part of the course that consists of doing a macro session in a studio. You'll learn how to set up the scene, assemble the basic lighting set, and the focus stacking technique that will allow you to gain depth of field without losing quality.

Finally, you'll enter the postproduction phase, in which you'll learn to get the most out of your images. You'll use Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and Camera Raw to process the photos and, with the Helicon Focus program, you'll see the stacking options you have for a perfect focus.

You'll do a macro photography session in the studio.

Beginner and professional photographers who want to get a start in the world of macro photography.

You'll need basic photography skills, and knowing how to use an SLR camera.

Regarding materials, you'll need a DSLR camera; a macro system, be it a macro lens, extension tubes, inverter ring, or approach lenses; and a computer with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, Camera Raw, and Helicon Focus (if you don't have it, you can download the trial version).