Skeeter Arnold
Skeeter is primarily a nature photographer with a heavy emphasis on macro and creative landscapes. He got his first prosumer camera back in 2006 and has since grown in his craft, winning multiple awards with his images as well as receiving Photographer of the Year in 2020.
His goal is to capture and share the details and moments in our beautiful world that are too small or happen too fast for us to see.
Such as freezing time to REALLY see and appreciate a lightning bolt or look super close at small things that we overlook on a regular basis.
“I think that people have an inherent (misplaced) phobia of insects,
but if we slow down and LOOK... we would discover the natural beauty of this world's finer works of art. The textures, patterns, colors, and structures of the insect world are, well... tiny, and sometimes impossible to see with the naked eye.
Therein lies the beauty of Macro Photography.”
Macro Photography
“The Art of Seeing Small”
From insects to flowers to products. Let’s dive into one of the most often overlooked genres of photography and explore the unseen beauty of the macro world.”
You will learn:
What “macro” is and why we should consider exploring it.
The “cheap” vs. “not so cheap” options to get you started as well as the benefits and challenges of each.
The gear and camera settings you will need to produce amazing images.
Some of my “secret” Tips & Tricks for not only finding a subject, but also capturing it in a unique way.
Then we will have some fun with a little hands-on time.
Things to bring:
Camera, tripod, your favorite lens, a speedlight if you have one and patience. Cheap set of Macro Extension Tubes for your camera (Amazon) in case I don’t already have a set for your specific camera.
Optional Items:
If the front of your favorite lens has a filter size of or between 52mm – 67mm then I HIGHLY recommend picking up the Raynox DCR 250 Super Macro “clip-on” lens and bring it!
