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Fall Old Car City Workshop 2021

Jan 15, 2021

With the vaccines rolling out (I'm starting mine tomorrow) I plan on running my annual Fall Old Car City workshop. Planning for a early November weekend. If you are interested in info when the dates are set, and sign ups are ready, send me an email, and I'll let you know. macrogeekmike@yahoo.com

NiSi Close-Up Filter and Rail

Jan 12, 2021

Check out the sale prices on the NiSi Close-Up Filter and Rail.Click Here For Sale

“The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!”

Jan 10, 2021

Many photographers spend so much money on their equipment and no money, or very little on education. As Ansel Adams said, “The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it!” Spend some money on education so that the twelve inches behind your camera will have the knowledge on what goes into making a great photo. Join my Macro Photo Club to get that knowledge. MACRO PHOTO CLUB - Mike Moats - Award Winning Macro Photographer (tinylandscapes.com)

Money Making Ideas for Photographers

Jan 06, 2021

Are you interested in making money with your photography, Noah from Hunt's Photo and I are going to do a live facebook program on different ways to make money with photography. It will go live on January 15th, at 2pm EST. Tune in here on my Mike Moats facebook page. If you would like to send me questions that you would like us to address, email me at macrogeekmike@yahoo.com

Planning My Photo Programs for 2021

Jan 03, 2021

Every year after January 1st, I would be in the process of setting up my workshops, speaking engagements, and travels. By now I would have all my late winter/spring programs scheduled, and photographers signing up for those programs. With covid raging on, I have no programs scheduled for winter/spring, and I will wait until March or April to see how it's going before I set up any fall programs.I do have a workshop that is scheduled with the Madeline Island Art School for late ...

January Macro Photo Club News

Jan 01, 2021

January - Macro Photo Club NewsJanuary Monthly Theme. I teach about the 5 elements of design. There are 5 elements that help make an image better, or more appealing. The third element is, LINES.For Macro Club Members, post your images in the, Mike Moats Macro Photo Club's facebook group.The winner of the December, Litra LED Light, give-away is, Jim Wright. So Jim, send me an email, macrogeekmike@yahoo.comThe January sponsor product give-away is a, Hunts Photo $50 Gift Card.I have been adding ...

What Hurt Photographers in the Art Shows

Dec 29, 2020

This is just my opinion, but I think it had a lot to do with lack of sales for wall art, especially photography in the art shows. I was in the art show business for 7 years and the first 5 years I had good sales, and was making my living. The last 2 years of the 7 years, sales had declined by 50%, and some show more then 50%. I thought maybe it was just me, but talking with other full time photographers, they were having the same issue with sales. I noticed that at ...

Sale - Promaster Cold Weather Photographer's Glove

Dec 11, 2020

On Sale, 25% Off, Promaster Cold Weather Photographer's Glove.Click Link for Sale. https://tinyurl.com/y68s9zwj

Lowest Prices of the Season on Tamron Lenses

Dec 08, 2020

"Hunt's Photo" is offering the lowest prices of the season on Tamron lenses, please reach out to Noah at nbuchanan@huntsphoto.com to inquire about these savings. These special savings is for in-stock lenses only.

December - Macro Photo Club News

Dec 02, 2020

December - Macro Photo Club NewsDecember Monthly Theme. I teach about the 5 elements of design. There are 5 elements that help make an image better, or more appealing. The second element is, Contrast. Post images with contrast of "light and dark contrast", "color contrasts" or "smooth and texture contrast" Please label which contrast you are posting.For Macro Club Members, post your images in the, Mike Moats Macro Photo Club's facebook group.The winner of the November, Wimberly Plamp, give-away ...