Discover the world of nature close up in this macro photography workshop at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Tuesday – Wednesday, July 19 – 20, from 3 – 6. Learn to take amazing photos of flowers, leaves, insects, feathers, pebbles and more at the Berkshire Botanical Garden. Each class will include a lecture on techniques, demonstrations, and plenty of practice time in the garden. Participants will also bring developed photos to the second class for analysis and critique. Learn the tips and techniques of using macro settings on your own camera, as well as learning about different lenses and lighting techniques for more advanced photo adventures. Discuss focus, light, composition, color and final output of your photographs. Students will get a chance to use the instructor’s high-end macro lenses with a Canon dSLR (digital single lens reflex). This workshop will be fun, relaxed, non-competitive and students will learn by doing.
Taylor Mickle is a photographer based in Copake, New York. She holds a BA in studio art (photography) and an MS in Arts Technology Management. Her photographs can be seen in Hudson, NY’s Columbia County Council on the Arts Gallery and Arts Walk. Her passion for macro photography is unending and she loves teaching all ages and sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge of photography with others. Register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org, and you will receive a materials list upon registration. Fee for BBG members is $55, nonmember fee is $65.
