Macro Boot Camp - Anchorage, Alaska

This is a very uniique macro boot camp held in the amazing state of Alaska.  Plan a vacation to this great wilderness and attend the macro boot camp, and than spend the next week or more shooting macro along with the great landscapes.

You will get the same info and times to shoot as in the three day Macro Boot Camp, but one less day will allow you extra time to explore the wonders of Alaska.

Special price of $199 per night for rooms at the Dimond Center Hotel.

Held at the Dimond Center Hotel, Anchorage, Alaska

June 28,29 , 2014

This will be an in depth unique three days of learning, fun, and entertainment. It is for the beginner to the intermediate photographer wanting to learn more about the macro world in nature.

Times:
Saturday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday  9:00am – 3:00pm

Covered in the Macro Boot Camp

The Best, Cameras / Lenses / Tripods / Heads / Lensbaby / Accessories, for Macro
Controlling light with diffusers and reflectors, and LED lights / working with natural lighting

Camera functions for Macro
How to control depth of field with f/stops /  macro and ISO / focus stacking with Helicon Focus

Composition
Learn how to compose properly / finding character in nature / elements of design / textures
  contrast / lines / light / visual weight / learning to work camera angles for blurred backgrounds
Shooting through subjects / shooting flowers in dewdrops / What not to do when composing

Finding Subjects
Learn when, where, and how when looking for subjects through out the four seasons.
Shooting macro indoors.

Post Processing
Learn how process image with photoshop
Enhancing images using Nik Software's Color Efex Pro / Viveza 2

Learn what images sell best and win in photo contests.
Understanding what people think when viewing your images.
Macro on the internet

Bring your camera, lens, tripod, because Mike will have subjects set up for you to shoot.

Lensbaby will be providing lens for you to try out.

Limited seats available, so don’t wait to register or you may miss out. 


Cost $199

REFUND POLICY - IF YOU CANCEL BEFORE 30 DAYS OF THE WORKSHOP, YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $20 PROCESSING FEE.  NO REFUNDS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF WORKSHOP. NO EXCEPTION.
For more information call Mike at (586)770-3992.

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On Sale

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Promaster LED 120 Light

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