Outdoor Macro Photo Class in Berlin – Small Things Big
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For yourself or a team. Also great for corporate events or private groups. Get a non-binding quote.
What to expect
- Tiny details made visible
- Create striking macro worlds
- Hands-on tips for better shots
- Share and refine your results
What is included in the class?
- Guidance from an experienced photographer
- Loaned macro lenses and equipment
- Image review with individual tips
- Coffee and photo bag reference cards
What to bring to the class
What you should bring
- camera, manually adjustable
- Standard lens (zoom or fixed focal length)
- Berlin Botanical Garden ticket (not included)
Teamevents and groups
Location and accessibility
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About this class
Dive into the fascinating world of macro photography! In our special photo course, you will learn how to make the smallest details of flowers, insects or drops of water visible. Discover the beauty and uniqueness that the naked eye often does not notice. This photo course is your playground for impressive, new visual worlds.
What can you expect in our photo course
Exciting and instructive hours await you in our macro photography course. You will receive a comprehensive introduction to the technique of macro photography and learn how to perfectly stage your subjects. With practical tips and tricks, you'll be able to create breathtaking macro photos.
After the course, there is an online image meeting to share the results with other course participants and learn further editing techniques.
What you’ll do in the class
How the photo course works
The photo course starts with a short theoretical part, in which we present the basics of macro photography and the required hardware. Then it's straight to practice: In the Berlin Botanical Garden, you will work with natural light, reflectors and spotlights. We can provide you with the necessary equipment on loan if you don't have your own macro lens. The course ends with a photo review and a cozy coffee.
Topics in detail
- Introduction to macro photography: basic techniques and concepts.
- Depth of field, closest focus limit, backgrounds: How to achieve perfect sharpness and background blur.
- Choosing the right lens and focal length: tips for choosing the best equipment.
- Macro lenses, extension rings and close-up lenses: An overview of various macro devices.
- Autofocus vs. manual focus: When which focus mode is ideal.
- Use of various reflectors and diffusers: Optimize the light for your recordings.
- Small aids and tools in macro photography: Practical tools for better photos.
- White balance, perfect colors: Set and correct colors correctly.
- RAW format, initial settings and optimizations: advantages and disadvantages of the RAW format.
- Focus stacking: technology for maximum depth of field.
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