Discover the fascinating world of macro and close-up photography in this hands-on workshop in Sydney. Explore how to effectively photograph small objects — from flowers to jewellery — and learn the technical aspects behind lighting, exposure, and focus to capture stunning images.
Through practical exercises and expert guidance, you’ll work with a variety of equipment, including macro lenses and extension tubes. You'll also learn how to photograph subjects at greater than 1:1 magnification using techniques like focus stacking and post-processing in Adobe Photoshop.
Course Outline
- Evaluate your camera’s macro capabilities and learn to use lenses, diopters, bellows, and other macro accessories.
- Master lighting and exposure with various light sources – daylight, tungsten, LEDs, and flash – and balance subject/background lighting.
- Hands-on experience photographing flowers, insects, jewellery, miniatures, and product-style images for online use.
- Use techniques like reversed lenses, focus rails, and image stacking to photograph ultra-small details, and process stacked images in Photoshop.
Schedule & Pricing
- Date: Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Price: $299
You will learn
- Techniques for capturing sharp, well-exposed macro and close-up shots
- How to use macro lenses, attachments, and lighting effectively
- Focus stacking and Photoshop processing for extreme macro photography
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Hands-on experience with macro and lighting gear
- Practical macro photos for portfolio or online use
Appropriate for
Intermediate photographers with a working knowledge of DSLR functions, or those who have completed a beginner’s photography course.
What to bring
- DSLR, mirrorless or four-thirds camera with manual controls
- Laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed
- Macro or telephoto lens, battery, flashcard and card reader
What to wear
Casual
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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