AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Understand Macro Photography and how to begin shooting it
Know what gear to bring and how to set up your camera
Find and approach your subjects, even the crawling/flying ones
Fast post-processing techniques to keep you on the move

ABOUT CHRIS'S CLASS:

Take a closer look in this beginner’s guide to macro photography and insect photography. Chris McGinnis, will dive into the world of macro photography from understanding what it is to how to shoot it. He’ll explain how to search and capture a smaller world with just the use of your camera. He’ll dive into the behaviors of insects and their relationships to plant life so that you can capture amazing images from your backyard to national parks.

WHO THIS CLASS is FOR:

Macro Photographers
Beginners
Hikers

SOFTWARE USED:

Adobe Lightroom CC 2019

EQUIPMENT USED:

Olympus

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

Chris McGinnis is a graphic designer, photographer, and macro photography enthusiast based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He obtained his degree in graphic design from Moravian College and, after a stint in the publishing world, joined the creative department at Olympus America. Chris currently works as the Senior Manager of Creative Services and oversees all phases of Olympus’ graphic design, photography, and video production. When he purchased an OM-D E-M10 in 2014, Chris vowed to shoot (and share) at least one photo each day for an entire year. After 365 days shooting, sharing, and learning, he found himself more and more interested in the details. He bought a macro lens and has never looked back. As Chris ventured deeper into the world of macro, he soon shifted his efforts toward featuring the beauty, design, and intricacy of arthropods which often go unnoticed.

Chris McGinnis

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Macro Photography: Insects and Plant Life with Chris McGinnis is rated 4.6 stars by 11 students

John W. Nov 9, 2024

I must say, the first half of this presentation should have been labeled as a infomercial for Olympus camera gear. It should have been more camera inclusive. After wading through this, the second half was valuable and offered some good tips.
Andrew L. Jan 16, 2021

I found the class both very informative and very motivational to get started in Macro photography. It is an entry-level class but it explains what you really need to know to be successful. I especially found the information on the value of using flash and how to modify your flash for it to be more effective especially helpful. I am an experienced wildlife photographer and have done some "Macro" with my telephoto lens, but this class motivated me to purchase a dedicated lens. I am really looking forward to spring and finding some good bugs!
Gary H. May 20, 2020

Chris does a commendable job of explaining his techniques, reasons and potential pitfalls to avoid. Very thorough and much more enthusiastic about little bugs than I will ever be :-) but at the end one has a good concept on how to approach the task at hand. Nice closing with his practical examples of 'post' shoot production. One suggestion for inclusion would be some operating tips/techniques with a tripod/macro rail slider. His Olympus is way smaller/lighter than my Canon 5D so my hand holding will be at a minimum. Well done. Thank you
Rob D. Mar 19, 2020

I found this course extremely helpful. Especially focus stacking and the gear utilised. The course is easy to follow and informative. After many years as a nature and portrait photographer, stepping into the world of macro is a whole new game. This course I feel has given me a solid foundation. Thank you.
J. Aug 22, 2019

Good class! Very interesting to see Chris in the field looking for subjects.
V. Aug 20, 2019

His presentation was informative, realistic and engaging. I had difficulty trying to use some of his camera setting because the OMD is not intuitive like the older Olympus cameras. I need written instructions on how to access some of the setting. I have been shooting with Olympus for over 20 years so I'm not a novice but the OMD is challenging to shoot with.
J. Aug 17, 2019

When I tried to see the re-runs on Saturday, I found that a) the times of the courses wasn't provided, so I couldn't figure out when to sign in for a specific course, and b) the end of each course was cut off because the next re-run was starting too soon. The courses themselves were great, but missed parts as a result of the above.
Lakshmi S. Aug 14, 2019

I have tried to see it. I do not see any thing. When I click on watch free. I am also not able to submit for critique.
Chris B. Aug 14, 2019

Great presentation and great motivation in the post processing. I do wish that the would have been made available. After all, this is a Olympus sponsored event, and Oly settings are always welcomed.... and a tad difficult on the learning curve.
Susan B. Aug 14, 2019

This was a very informative class but Chris showed his settings/button settings and mentioned they would be available at the end of the class so I did not jot them down. Now the class is over but there is no option to download his settings. Presumably, if I purchase the class I'd be able to download them but I just watched it live. Why should I pay to watch it again. I just want the settings! please make the settings available free.