Macro (Close-Up) Nature Photography with Milton Heiberg

1920 N Forest Ave,Orlando FL 32803

08 December, 2021

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Macro (Close up) Nature Photography with Milton Heiberg Wednesday December 8, 2021, 7:00–8:30 PM, Zoom planning session Saturday, December 11, 2021, 9:00–11:00 AM, Field photography at Leu Gardens Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 7:00–8:30 PM, Show and tell critique session This three-part workshop will be given as two ZOOM classes in your home, with a Saturday field work session at Leu Gardens. The field work will require wearing masks and maintaining social distances. Participants should own a DSLR or a MSLR camera. Additional equipment will be discussed at our planning session. Upon registration, please email three of your favorite photos (any subject) to [email protected] for review at the first session. Please include your phone number in this email. Wednesday December 8, 2021, 7:00–8:30 PM, Zoom planning session Zoom session: We will discuss the optional equipment that you may or may not already own (close-up attachment lenses, extension rings, macro lens, and telephoto lenses). We will cover photography of wildflowers, insects, butterflies, and other small creatures. We will also discuss shooting flying insects with telephoto lenses. Saturday, December 11, 2021, 9:00–11:00 AM, Field photography at leu Gardens We will meet inside the entrance of the Leu Gardens’ main building armed with camera equipment, and masks. After a short technique review, we set out to the Butterfly Garden and other niches throughout the grounds. You will look at small nature subjects from a whole new perspective, and visually study their beauty (in a brand-new light—both literally and figuratively). Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 7:00–8:30 PM, Show and tell critique session Prior to this class, please select and email five photos from Saturday’s session to [email protected]. Zoom session: Constructive critique sessions are probably the most valuable experiences for any photographer. This session will also show how to bring your photos to their maximum visual quality using computer post-processing. Please direct all questions to Milton Heiberg (instructor). He may be contacted at:Email: [email protected] phone: 407-658-4869Cell phone: 407-451-3661 (for Saturday session only)Milton Heiberg is the author of 8 books on photography aesthetics and technique. His latest book is The Essentials of Nature Photography, 2ed (eBook). Sample pages may be examined at: http://miltonheiberg.com/e-book-Sample-Pages_(2018-05-14).pdf Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to FNGLA Certified Professionals Beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical oasis minutes north of downtown Orlando. Each individual garden is designed to further our mission: promote the awareness and understanding of plants. Harry P. Leu Gardens offers a wide array of classes and events for horticulture, landscaping and fine arts for children and adults. Located at 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando FL, 32803. For help or directions please call 407-246-2620.