Photography 101: Shooting Macros and Close-Ups

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Free Online Course: Photography 101: Shooting Macros and Close-Ups provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Photography 101: Shooting Macros and Close-Ups is taught by Joseph "PhotoJoseph" Linaschke.

Overview
  • Discover the world of close-up and macro shooting with this concise, approachable introduction.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Intro to macro and close up
    • Gear for shooting macro and close up
    1. Shooting Macro and Close Up in the Backyard
    • Exploring textures as subjects
    • Shooting macro: Flowers in a natural setting
    • Addressing challenges of shooting outdoors
    • Using high-speed sync to get light in a macro shot
    • Putting concepts together in a more complex shot
    2. Creating an Indoor Mini Studio
    • Shooting indoors in a miniature studio
    • Getting close with an indoor flower setup
    3. Shooting Close-Up Photos of Insects and Animals
    • Creating a set for shooting bugs
    • Shooting a macro bug shot indoors
    • Shooting close-up shots of pets
    4. Shooting Close Up with the iPhone
    • Working close up with the iPhone
    • Working with macro lens attachments on an iPhone
    Conclusion
    • Goodbye