If you would like to attend the two-day Macro Boot Camp in Cleveland, and live to far away to drive, the Crowne Plaza Hotel runs a free shuttle service every half hour for the Cleveland airport which is only five minutes from the hotel. So, no need to rent a car or uber to the hotel. 

Macro Boot Camp

Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport
7230 Engle Road 
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130

May 6th, 2023  10am to 4pm
May 7th, 2023   9am to 1pm

Cost $199

SIGN UP HERE

Bring your camera, macro lens, and tripod. There will be lots of stuff to shoot.

Covered in this workshop

Cameras / Lenses / Tripods / Heads / Accessories.
Controlling light with diffusers, reflectors, and LED lights / working with natural lighting.

Depth of Field
How to control depth of field with f/stops and special techniques / 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 / Two Subject Compositions / What not to do when composing.

Finding Good Subject Matter
Learn when, where, and how to find good subjects throughout the four seasons. How to shoot macro indoors.

Post Processing
Learn Mike's post processing techniques using photoshop, Smart Photo Editor, Nik Software, and Topaz software programs.