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August - Macro Photo Club News

Jul 31, 2020

August - Macro Photo Club News August Monthly Theme, Nature subjects that are not alive. Rocks, Sea Shells, Feathers, Pine Cones, Dead Tree Trunks, etc. Anything laying around on the ground that was once alive but now dead. For Macro Club Members, post your images in the Mike Moats Macro Photo Club's facebook group. The July sponsor's product giveaway winner of the Tamron 90mm macro lens is Sally Hale. The August sponsor product give-away is a $50 gift card from Hunt's ...

Save $150, Early Sign Up

Jul 28, 2020

EARLY SIGN UP PRICE - SAVE $150 BY SIGNING UP NOWWAS $1,195.00 - NOW $1,045Class #: FMMTVR010421Dates: 01/04/21 to 01/08/21Level: All LevelsTuition: $1,045.00Accommodations: Lodging and Meals are separate [ Click here ]Availability: Spaces Still AvailableMaterials: $0.00 [ View Material List ]Instructor: Mike Moats | View Instructor's: Bio | Other Classes Class Description: In this ...

Free Macro Webinar

Jul 25, 2020

The Maryland Photography Alliance (MPA) is running a free webinar with yours truly Mike Moats presenting. The program is open to all photographers. Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 PM EST. The Properly Equipped Macro PhotographerBeing a properly equipped macro photographer is not just about the equipment, but also equipping yourself with the how-to knowledge of macro photography. Mike will cover the most important equipment for macro photography, how to control depth of ...

Big Sale on Vanguard Tripod

Jul 24, 2020

I have mentioned that Vanguard is coming out with a new version of the tripod I have been using for the last three years, but it won't be out for a couple months. Hunt's Photo has bought out the remaining stock of the Alta Pro 2+ 263AT from Vanguard and they are selling them at a special price of $134.99. This deal will end when the last tripod is sold.-Vanguard Alta Pro 2+ 263AT- $134.99 (Normally $179.99) Supply is ...

Free Zoom Program For Camera Clubs

Jul 19, 2020

Since camera clubs across the US have shut down during the virus, many clubs have started using the zoom program online to keep their clubs active. I have done many zoom programs for clubs, and I'm offering a 90 ninety minute macro program to any photo club for free. I only have two stipulations, that the program be offered during the daytime hours (EST) any day of the week, including Saturday, or Sunday, and the club will run the zoom program. If your club would be interested ...

Mike's Photo Quote

Jul 12, 2020

No one beats Mother Nature for creating artwork.It's up to the photographer to find it.

Ask A Question, Macro or Equipment

Jul 02, 2020

Hunt's Photo and I are thinking about doing a live facebook session, to answer any questions about macro photography, and photography equipment. Noah from Hunt's will be on hand with me to help answer questions about equipment. We are asking photographers to send in their questions, and if we get enough responses, we'll schedule a facebook live session. Send questions to me at, macrogeekmike@yahoo.com

Even in these tough times, we can still shoot macro in our yards

Jun 29, 2020

With all the stay at home going on, macro photographers can still keep shooting. I have lots of flowers around my home to shoot. All images shot at the smallest f/stop numbers. Join my online Macro Photo Club, and learn all about macro photography. Over 220 instructional videos. https://www.tinylandscapes.com/macro-photo-club

Father's Day Morning With Black Swallowtail Caterpillars

Jun 21, 2020

My wife is growing some dill in small pots. My step daughter was looking the plants over, and discovered these little Black Swallowtail Caterpillars. So I of course had to photograph them. One of the benefits of macro is shooting at home, so I set up the plants on our porch table, and used the green grass as my background. Not going to be any dill left for us after they're done. Join my Macro Photo Club. Over 220 instructional macro videos. Over 1900 members ...

Macro Desert World at Tanque Verde Ranch - 5 Day Workshop

Jun 11, 2020

Class #: FMMTVR010421Dates: 01/04/21 to 01/08/21Level: All LevelsTuition: $1,195.00Accommodations: Lodging and Meals are separate [ Click here ]Availability: Spaces Still AvailableMaterials: $0.00 [ View Material List ]Instructor: Mike Moats | View Instructor's: Bio | Other Classes Class Description: In this 4-day workshop with the 5th day for self-exploration come capture the ...