The World of Macro — Complete Guide to Macro Photography

DOORS OPEN AT 845..

Today's FREE Class is the Complete Guide to Macro Photography. This class is suitable for all cameras and skill levels!

Jeff has been photographing the close-up world of flowers, butterflies, dragonflies and spiders for over 35 years. Today he will share the techniques, equipment and passion that has fueled him on his exploration of the world of tiny subjects.

Topics covered in today's classes include;
• What is Macro Photography?
• What Lenses Can I Use for Macro Photography?
• How to Use Extension Tubes
• How to Use Close-Up Filters/Diopters
• How to Calculate Magnification
• How to Use Flash with Macro Photography
• What Equipment/Accessories Do I Need for Macro Photography?

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Late comers are always welcome and stay as long as your schedule permits. Please don't feel obligated to stay the whole two hours. We know your Saturday hours are valuable.

Do You Want to Continue the Learning After the Class and Get All Your Questions Answered?

Join fellow students and FCCP photographers for an enjoyable lunch at O'Keefe's Family Restaurant. O'Keefe's is where many of the locals gather. It’s definitely a local’s place and the prices reflect it. No purchase is required to join the discussion at O'Keefe's following our class.

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Upcoming FCCP PhotoTours for 2023.
FCCP offers some of the most affordable instructional PhotoTours you can find anywhere. Our PhotoTours combined expert photography instruction (certified instructors), bucket list locations (Yosemite, Fall Color Tours; Yellowstone - Fall, Spring, Winter; Glacier National Park) and safety (retired medical professionals travel on all tours)

Watch the calendars for exact dates.
April - Sloss Furnace, Birmingham, Al
May - Western Montana & Yellow Stone in the Spring, Yellow Stone NP (tentative)
September - Yellow Stone in the Fall, Yellow Stone NP
October - Yosemite NP, California

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FCCP Membership Options:

Basic Membership — $50
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We accept all major credit cards. We also accept Cash App, Venmo and Apple Cash/Pay. Contact us via email for additional options or to pay via phone, FCCP_Director@me.com

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There will be lots of learning and laughter. Jeff Donald will teach each session and he's a certified Photographic Counselor by PMA. He taught photography for 4 years at Montana State University and started the Digital Photography program at the Dunedin Fine Art Center in 2002. Jeff worked for Apple Computer, Ritz Camera Center, and several regional camera retail chains and has worked with 1000's of customers and students during that time. Experienced members will be on hand to share tips & tricks and more.