Macro Photography Session

LOCATION	Wilkinson Cameras, Liverpool
TIME	09:30 to 12:30 or 13:00 to 16:00
Group Size	6
Guide for Event	David or Janet Southard
Fitness Level	Light walking
Camera Experience	Beginners and up
Disability Access	The studio is on the second floor
Suitability	Wild Arena workshops are not suitable for children under the age of 14 years old and a full paying adult must accompany any under 16’s.
Highlights	Session includes refreshments Full tuition and guiding throughout a great selection of subjects
Included	Refreshments (please bring a packed lunch) Introduction video before the event Photographic guide and subjects
Not Included	Camera equipment
Time of Year	All year round on specified dates
What we aim to cover	We try to tailor all our sessions to suit our guests, so we do not always cover all the topics depending on the individual needs. Typical topics we can cover in this session are: Simply getting close enough, getting the best from depth of field, keeping everything still.

Here at Wild Arena we have long been involved in Macro photography and we have built up a wealth of knowledge in this area with regards to the photography and the subjects. Working with our good friends at Wilkinson Cameras and Animal Teach, we’re really pleased to be able to offer an informative half day in a well set up studio with fantastic subjects. Before the session we will send through a video presentation on getting started with macro photography, so if you are new to the subject this should really help you get a good understanding of the common problems and how to solve them. Of course, the photography guide who will be with the group throughout the session can go over any questions or queries you may have on the subject.

The session will begin with a welcome tea/coffee and the Wild Arena tutor will go through the camera set up for the session and what subjects we will have available. You will then have the opportunity to capture your own pictures of these exciting animals on a bespoke set up to ensure you go away with captivating images. With a small group size of only 6 there will be plenty of time for each person to get images and we will also be working with two set ups. One showing how to get the best from constant lighting and one from studio lighting, these sets will work in very different ways, but this should allow you to leave the session with plenty of information on different lighting scenarios.

So if you are new to macro photography or would simply like access to the amazing subjects on offer then this is the perfect session for you. Your guide will be on hand to help you with the relevant macro equipment and the Wilkinson Cameras staff will be on hand to offer further help and guidance with this.

Animals you may see on the event;

Harvest Mice

Crested Gecko

Gargoyle Gecko

Leopard Gecko

Praying Mantis (various species)

Stick insect (various species)

Borneo Eared Frogs

Tomato Frog

Cinnamon Frogs

Panther Chameleon

Yemen Chameleon

Blue Tongue Skink

Millipedes

Poison Dart Frogs

09.30: Arrival at Wilkinson Cameras with refreshments and introductory briefing.

10.00: Session 1, we will divide the group in half between the two set ups and then swap over. We will swap animals and continue to swap the groups so everyone should have a chance with each subject as long as the subject is happy and settled.

12:30 Summary and close.

13.00: Arrival at Wilkinson Cameras with refreshments and introductory briefing.

13.30: Session 1, we will divide the group in half between the two set ups and then swap over. We will swap animals and continue to swap the groups so everyone should have a chance with each subject as long as the subject is happy and settled.

16:00 Summary and close.

PLEASE NOTE: Our itineraries are listed as a guide and we may need to alter them depending on unforeseen circumstances or the availability of the subjects. Start and finish times are fixed to enable transport planning.

20.04.23 pm

How to Book

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