Nature Photography:

Introduction to Insect and Spider Macro Photography Workshop

Somewhere between what the eye can see and what shows up under a microscope is a world of wonders. Have you seen a dragonfly’s whiskers? Or a Monarch butterfly caterpillar hatching from the egg? All of these wonders can be discovered with a camera. As long as your camera or lens has a “macro” setting, it should be suitable for this class.

Join nature photographer Cletus Lee to learn the techniques needed to capture great photos of nature’s hidden gems.

The class is aimed at beginners with a desire to
explore nature up close. The camera that you use is not as important as the method. Emphasis will be on technique as well as tips and tricks to get the subject in front of the lens.

The Wednesday evening class will discuss:

• Equipment
• Lighting
• Basic camera operations
• Methods to find and pose your 6 or 8 legged subjects. The Saturday part of the class will be outside on the Arboretum grounds photographing any little thing that wants to pose for a photo. This will be followed by a short classroom session to discuss techniques used for some of the morning’s photos. Bring your camera, flash, tripod, a fresh battery and memory card/film.

Cost: $45 for members; $65 for non-members

Instructor: Cletus Lee is a native of Virginia and received a degree in Geology from Virginia Tech.  After an interesting career in the Oil & Gas industry, followed by another in Information Sciences, he retired in 2008 to pursue nature photography, a longtime passion.  He is an amateur arachnologist with a lifelong passionate interest in nature. View his “Bug” Galleries 

Dates:
Wednesday, October 20, 2010: 7-9:00 p.m.
Field Workshop: Saturday, October 23: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon. at the Arboretum.

Register using the online form.

Questions? Email for more information.