Macro Photography
- Understand what macro photography is and how to achieve extreme close-up shots.
- Learn about depth of field, focus, and lighting for macro work.
Practice photographing small subjects with detail and clarity.
- Matthew 6:28–29 – “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Connect to how macro photography lets us see God’s intricate designs in even the smallest creations.
Course Content
What is Macro Photography?
- Definition: Close-up photography where the subject is captured at life-size (1:1) or larger magnification.
- Purpose: Reveal textures and details invisible to the naked eye.
Examples: insects, flower petals, water droplets, fabric textures.
Camera Settings for Macro
- Aperture: Smaller aperture (f/8 – f/16) for more depth of field, but be aware this may require more light.
- Shutter Speed: Keep steady — consider using a tripod to avoid blur.
- ISO: Keep low for clean detail; raise only if light is insufficient.
- Focus: Manual focus often works best for precision.
Lighting: Use reflectors or small lights to fill shadows.
Hands-On Practice
Activity: “Miniature World”
- Students select 2–3 small objects to photograph.
- Take shots from different angles, adjusting aperture to see the change in depth of field.
- Try filling the entire frame with the subject.
- Experiment with background colors and textures to make the subject stand out.
Group Reflection
- Students share their favorite macro shot and explain the settings they used.
Discuss challenges faced (focus, lighting, depth of field) and solutions.
Homework
- Take 5 macro shots of any small objects or living subjects.
- At least one should show a unique texture.