In the next installment of The Photography Show and Video Show's series of free online sessions, OM System (Olympus) ambassador Geraint Radford will be talking all about macro photography. Discover the secrets to shooting up close and personal to insects, small animals or even plants and flowers.
Macro photography is the art of photographing small subjects up-close, and this can be done either in a studio or in your garden. If you’ve ever wanted to give it a go but didn’t know where to start, this free online session will help you take beautiful images and understand your camera's settings.
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Growing up in the Welsh valleys, Geraint’s affinity for creepy crawlies started from an early age when he and his brother would be on the hunt for bugs, slow worms and other mini beasts. His love for exploring the natural world carried on into his adult life and through photography, Geraint found a way to turn his passion into a career.
Using his trusty Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III with an Olympus 60mm f/2.8 lens and an Olympus FL-900R flash, Geraint is able to shoot beautiful, clear, crisp images without disturbing his subjects. You may recognize his photos from the BBC, where it’s been used in calendars and magazines, and his work is regularly featured at The Photography Show in Birmingham, England.
If you’re interested in joining Geraint in the next Capture Online session, you can register for free online. Topics will include light, focus stacking and equipment choice followed by a Q&A with Geraint. Discovering the Macro World with Geraint Radford will live stream on 07 April at 14:30 EST / 19:30 BST / 08 April 05:00 AEST, but don’t worry if you can’t make that time – all live sessions will be available to stream at your convenience.
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