Let me take you on an amazing journey into the world of macro photography! The group workshops are in Olgarden, a beautiful flower garden with more than 1500 plant species on the outskirts of Deurningen in The Netherlands. Saturday the 16th of September is available for booking. It is the last group workshop of 2023! By the way, if groups are not your style, please know that I also give private workshops.
Several years ago, my knowledge of insects and photography was very limited. It wasn't until I photographed a bee with a simple compact camera that my fascination was sparked. The ignited passion fuelled me to become an advocate for insects and eventually a skilled macro photographer. Now, I am eager to share my love for photographing these fascinating creatures.
Being entirely self-taught I can offer insights and tips based on real-world experience. In the beginning, I made numerous mistakes by following the wrong advice. By sharing my hands-on tips with you, I can help you avoid common mistakes.
I'm so lucky to have an extremely talented gardener for a mother. With over 1500 species of plants and trees, Olgarden is an insect paradise. And hey, I know all the secret spots!
I aspire to transform fear into fascination through my insect photography. My goal is for viewers to empathize with the depicted bugs and shift their initial reaction from disgust to amazement. To achieve this, I enjoy incorporating vibrant and cheerful colors into my work and capturing poses that make the insects appear almost human. By emphasizing their relatable qualities, I hope to establish a connection between the viewer and the subject.
No, you do not need a flash to participate. However, I do highly recommend it. If you want to get the most out of the practical part of the course, it’s good to try it under my guidance. But having said that, I’ve had multiple people enjoy the course all the same without a flash. Some participants used the course to find out if this type of flash photography was something they really wanted to pursue. So it’s up to you!
No, you do not need a tripod for this course. I’m going to give you tips and tricks on how to do it entirely handheld. But hey, if you have one, just bring it with you! I also happen to have some advise on how to equip a tripod in a way that works surprisingly well for portraying insects on flowers.
I get this question so many times on a daily basis, that I decided to make an entire page to answer that question. All my gear is listed there with detailed descriptions and photos!
7 tips to start focus stacking in the field with living insects that are always free to go where ever they want.
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