Macro Photography Workshop

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Macro Photography is an increasingly popular form of photography and with good reason. It is accessible and is a very broad genre of photography, offering something for just about any level of photographer from the seasoned pro to the novice beginner.

If you have ever wanted to get "up close and personal" to your photography subject, macro photography might just be for you.

Macro Workshop Overview

The “MACRO WORKSHOP” is a half day of photographing, learning and fun. You will need a camera, macro lens, tripod, as you will be shooting in the field. It is for the beginner to the intermediate photographer wanting to learn more about the macro / close-up world.

Covered in the Macro Workshop:

Cameras / Lenses / Tripods / Heads / Accessories.

Controlling light with diffusers, reflectors, and lights/working with natural lighting.

Depth of Field

How to control depth of field with f/stops and special techniques.

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 fine good subjects through out the four seasons.

Date: Saturday, March 14th 2026 | Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00

Where: Memphis Botanical Garden | 750 Cherry Rd, Memphis, TN 38117

*Entrance Fee is included |

Investment: Early Registration Fee $109 + Eventbrite fee & Sales Tax