Macro Photography & Focus Stacking Made Easy

Dive into the captivating world of close-up photography and macro photography with award-winning photographer Nic van Oudtshoorn! This intensive course reveals the secrets to achieving stunningly sharp and well-exposed images of flowers, insects, and more.

Learn the essential techniques and equipment needed to excel in macro photography, covering everything from optical lenses to lighting and support systems. Discover how to maximize your DSLR or mirrorless camera's macro capabilities without breaking the bank.

Unlock affordable ways to enhance your macro photography:

• Transform your standard lens into a superb macro lens for just a few dollars.
• Convert your built-in flash into a powerful macro flash with minimal investment.
• Explore a comprehensive range of macro lenses, reversed lenses, close-up filters, and bellows.

This course delves into every aspect of close-up shots, from standard macro to extreme macro. You'll master essential focus stacking techniques, including processing with Photoshop and Helicon Focus. We'll also explore software and equipment for achieving breathtaking extreme macro results.

Nic van Oudtshoorn's exceptional macro photography skills have earned him recognition, including the prestigious Abstract Professional Photographer of the Year award at the 2024 reFocus World Photo Annual competition, judged against photographers from over 60 countries.

Here's what students are saying:

• "This course had a lot of great tips and instruction on macro photography for a beginner like me. I’ve learned about cameras and other equipment used in macro photography. The instructor has a vast range of knowledge that he presents in an easy to digest manner. I like how the instructor uses DIY equipment as well as equipment that can be purchased. It gives the student options when first starting out with macro photography. This course is a great reference guide as well. I know I’ll be referring back to it as I practice. If you’re a beginner like me, I highly recommend this course!" – Jamie Santellano
• "Great work; good quality videos; precise, clear commentary, instructions and product recommendations. Great Teacher! Worth watching if you are interested in macro photography, as I am. Now to get my camera and already purchased gear and go out to find shots and to shop for some new gear that was suggested. Look out world, here I come!" – Rudra Tyson
• "Just a great discussion. I really enjoyed the "out of the box" ideas to make macro photography cheaper. Really good detailed explanation..." – Ross Brewer

Ready to elevate your photography? Start your journey into the fascinating world of close-up and macro photography today!