There is so much to photograph in our own local parks and backyards! From the patterns on a dragonfly’s back, a bird in flight, and a flower’s unfolding pedals — there truly is beauty all around us. Learn from Nikon Ambassador, Kristi Odom, techniques on how to use macro and telephoto photography to produce stunning images of nature close to home!

Kristi Odom is an internationally acclaimed photographer, a Nikon Ambassador, and a motivational speaker. A photographer and filmmaker, her work focuses on connecting people emotionally to animals and celebrating those who have a connection to the natural world. When she is not at home in Longmont Colorado, she travels the world photographing and teaching. Kristi teaches photographers to improve their work through advanced camera skills and by creating an emotional connection with their subjects. Her accolades include over 60 international photography awards including 2 Nature’s Best Photography awards, which exhibited her images at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. Her work has appeared either online and/or in print for the following clients: National Geographic, Nikon, Forbes, Rollingstone, Microsoft and Outside Magazine.

Gear that will be discussed:

Nikon Z7, Z6, Z7II

Nikkor 105 micro

Nikkor 200 micro

Nikkor 500 5.6

Nikkor 200-500 5.6

Nikkor 35 1.4 (just briefly mention this lens, I use it with the extension tubes for wide angle macro)

Promaster Extension Tubes

Lumicube panel

Nikkor R1C1 Wireless Close-up Speedlight kit