Kathleen Clemons

Natural-Light Macro Photography

Kathleen Clemons
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Meet professional photographer Kathleen Clemons as she introduces you to the fascinating world of macro photography. Before you start shooting, get valuable tips on selecting lenses -- and budget-friendly accessories -- that will allow you to get even closer to your subjects!
Soft diffused light is ideal for capturing the color and subtle textures of the macro subjects you photograph. Kathleen demonstrates her method of shooting in these optimal conditions, then shows you simple tricks for successfully working with more challenging light to create truly breathtaking images.
Deepen your understanding of depth of field, and explore how it impacts the look and feel of your images. With Kathleen's guidance, learn how to achieve lovely blurred backgrounds by adjusting the aperture and focal length of your lens or the distance to your subject. You'll be amazed by the gorgeous results!
Apply the depth-of-field techniques from Lesson 3 to capture striking images with selective focus. Kathleen demonstrates how to focus in on one specific area of the frame and offers expert advice on when to use your camera's manual or automatic focus. Plus, discover how to create ethereal effects using a tilt-shift lens.
Want to make your images stand out from the crowd? Start by choosing the right subjects! Kathleen shares her thoughtful approach to finding -- and photographing -- subjects with unique characteristics. In addition, learn how to beautifully capture eye-catching patterns found in nature.
Experiment with composition as Kathleen illustrates effective ways to position your subject within the frame. In the process, you'll gain confidence composing your shots in camera, rather than cropping them later. Plus, find out how to create greater visual impact by simplifying the scene.
Enhance your macro images even more by choosing backgrounds that complement the mood or effect you're trying to convey. See how to work with your surroundings to find the best perspective for the shot. You'll also discover an innovative trick for creating your own picture-perfect backdrop!
 
 
7 Lessons
1  hrs 39  mins

Get closer to your subjects for artistic photos that stand out from the crowd! Join professional photographer Kathleen Clemons, and find out how to capture beautiful macro imagery in the light nature provides you. During class, you’ll learn to select the right lens and use budget-friendly gear to get better results. For great photos in any light, you’ll discover steps for shooting both when the light is right and when it’s less than ideal. Want to create eye-catching focal effects? Kathleen will teach you to do just that with exciting depth-of-field techniques. Plus, you’ll get tips for choosing subjects, composing them within your camera frame and picking the perfect background for your photo.

Kathleen Clemons

Kathleen Clemons isn't just passionate about capturing photographs — she loves teaching others how to improve their skills too! She's a well-known instructor at the Bryan Peterson School of Photography, the Santa Fe Photographic Workshops and now on Craftsy too. In her own work, her impactful photos are known for creative use of natural light combined with their unique and captivating composition. In fact, Lensbaby has named her a Lensbaby Guru, calling her the "Georgia O'Keeffe of flower photography."

Kathleen Clemons

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