Mark takes every available opportunity to get out and explore the natural world, especially through photography. One beauty of close-up and macro photography is that it can take place anywhere, with many of his photos captured in his back yard (after a traumatic 10 – 15 step walk) or in other local parks or even abandoned fields. Macro work is challenging because the limited depth-of-field requires the photographer to make hard choices as they work. If you’re trying to get close to animals for full-frame images, you need to use a hunter’s techniques of slow stalking or sitting quietly for long periods waiting for the creatures to come with-in camera range.

This presentation will occur in three parts;

1. A discussion of definitions and important background information that helps the photographer maximize their results and make informed choices about cameras, lenses, and shooting parameters,

2. A discussion about possible subjects, including inanimate objects and living creatures, and

3. A discussion about using stacking as a way to overcome the limited depth-of-field that is inherent in macro photography.