Mike Moats

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Workshops /Online Course

 

Brand New,  Three Day “Macro Boot Camp“Click Here

 

INTRO TO CLOSE-UP/MACRO WORKSHOP
This workshop will explore the equipment needed for macro photography, digital cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and accessories. Also covered will be camera functions, techniques, depth of field, lighting and a powerpointe program on composition. I will shoot a couple of images, show how I process them using photoshop and print them. This is a instructional workshop and you need not bring any equipment to this class. The workshop will run about six hours. Check for dates and costs below.

INTERMEDIATE CLOSE-UP/MACRO WORKSHOP
This workshop is for the photographer who has a digital SLR camera, lenses with macro capabilities or standard lenses with extension tubes, a good tripod/head and the know how to work all the functions of the camera (change f-stops, exposure, ISO, white balance, etc). Various subjects will be set up and shot, then processed using photoshop. The workshop is held indoors and will run about five and a half hours. Check for dates and costs below.

ADVANCED FIELD WORKSHOPS
In the advanced field workshops all the qualifications are the same as in the intermediate workshops, but it will be held in an outdoor location. We will be shooting natural subjects in the field. Shooting will be the main subject, and no time will be spent after the shoot on processing images. The days, costs, and locations will vary. Check for dates and costs below.

ONE ON ONE WORKSHOP
This is a one on one three hour workshop starting in the early morning, week days only. We will work on composition, depth of field, camera positioning, shooting with natural light. You can call and set your own date. $59.00 for three hours. mgmoats@yahoo.com, (586)770-399

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PHOTOSHOP – NIK SOFTWARE CLASS

This class is designed for the beginner to intermediate photographer wanting to learn the basic skills needed to produce quality digital images.  The class will cover the work flow from out of the camera to the finished image, and setting up to print.   I will show the Photoshop tools and introduce you to a new way of processing with the amazing  Nik Software programs.  You will be impressed by the Nik’s Viveza  program and its simplicity and effectiveness for correcting exposure and color. You will see the Nik Color Efex Pro and its special effects filters that will open your image all kinds of possibilities.   The class will run three hours and is held at the ConCorde Inn in Rochester Hills, Michigan.  Cost $39.00 To sign up with credit card call Mike at (586)770-3992

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MACRO WORKSHOP E-BOOK

My how-to Macro Workshop is now an e-book. I’ve had hundreds attend my workshops here in Michigan and do have some come from out of state, but most can’t afford to travel across country to take a one day workshop, so now you can have the workshop e-book come to you. Course Covers, EQUIPMENT, cameras, lenses, tripod And head, ACCESSORIES, plamps, diffusers, reflectors, CAMERA FUNCTIONS, white balance, ISO, shutter release, lighting, COMPOSITION, rule of thirds, lines, contrast, textures, light, two subject comps, color, using all the rules, DEPTH OF FIELD, shallow depth of field, full depth of field, some where in between, crowding the main subject, viewing from all angles, my photoshop tools ________ E-book will be sent to you as a PDF for downloading once you order. Cost $29.00

Order your E-Book at, www.MikeMoatsBooks.com

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NEW 2009. ONLINE MACRO/CLOSE-UP NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

I will be offering a new online macro/close-up nature photography course. The course is designed as a personal one on one learning experience. It has no time limits so you can work at your own pace. Get it done quick or take your time.

Information will be sent through emails in Microsoft word documents or PDF that you can either view on the computer or print them out.

Course covers,

1) Equipment
2) Accessories
3) Camera Functions
4) Composition
5) Photoshop

Shooting assignments will be given with no time limit, you can do them at your own pace. You submit your assignment images and I will critique them and help with any problems you are having.

As I mentioned this is a personal one on one course and I will help with all your questions though out the course.

Requirements,
Digital SLR camera
Macro lens or regular lens with extension tubes
Tripod and head
Some working knowledge of the camera functions.

The Online Macro/Close-up Nature Photography Course cost,
$289.00

To register

You can register by credit card or paypal online at a secured site, www.MikeMoatsBooks.com
or
by phone
or
by sending a check.

Email me with any questions about the course or how to register.

mgmoats@yahoo.com

CALL MIKE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR TO SIGN UP (586) 770-3992 OR EMAIL mgmoats@yahoo.com
Payments can be made by credit card or check.

 

5 Comments »

  1. I am interested in learning more about your workshop :September 29th $39.00
    Best Western-Executive Inn, Ann Arbor, Michigan:
    I live in Kentucky and want to come to MI to travel around and do a bit of photography. Your workshops sound like just what I want. Short, good price and interesting. I am open to most of the dates from Sept. 25 on thru fall. If you have openings let me know.
    Julie

    Comment by Julie Brent | September 24, 2007 | Reply

  2. Hey Julie, You can call me for more info on the workshops or to register, any class that is not maked sold out will still have some openings. Thanks.

    Comment by Mike Moats | September 24, 2007 | Reply

  3. Elsewhere on this site I just left a comment in praise of Mike’s intermediate macro workshop. I mentioned that a student needn’t have a pricey true macro lens to benefit from the workshop. I have only close-focusing zoom lenses and extension tubes. By the way, if you can’t attend one of Mike’s workshops (or even if you can), check out the superb images and helpful tips in Mike’s book. (I have no commercial interest in this. I’m merely a fan who met Mike for the first time on the day of the workshop.)

    Comment by Stu | November 11, 2008 | Reply

  4. Mike,

    I would like to purchase an Intro to Macro workshop as a gift for my husband for Christmas. Will you be having any workshops in early 2010???

    We own several of your photos and we NEVER tire of them.
    Thanks for your work that has enriched our lives!
    Carol Banks

    Comment by Carol | November 10, 2009 | Reply

  5. Hey Carol,
    the only workshop I have planned in early 2010 will be the three day Macro Boot camp, which will be sponsored by, Tamron, Lensbaby, Helicon Focus, Hunt’s Photo and Photoflex. It will be for beginners to advanced photographers.

    Dates and Times
    March 26th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
    March 27th 9:00am – 5:00pm
    March 28th 9:00am – 2:00pm

    Location, Embassy Suites Hotel, Livonia, Michigan

    Cost 149.00

    This will be an in depth unique three days of learning, fun, and entertainment. It is for the beginner to the advanced photographer wanting to learn more about the macro world in nature.

    The workshop will cover macro lenses, Lensbabies, the best tripods and heads for macro, special macro accessories, stacking images, reversing lenses. Composing, and learning how to see the artwork in nature. Learn how to control depth of field. See how to build a collapsible enclosed Plexiglas wind shield for shooting flowers. Camera positioning for that perfect background. When to use reflectors, diffusers, plamps, focusing rails, and more.

    Bring your camera because tamron and lensbaby will be providing lens for you to try out. I will have subjects set up for you to shoot.

    You will have a chance to win door prizes from our sponsors.

    The Embassy Hotel will offer special room rates for this event.

    Sales on many of the products you see here will be offered in a Hunt’s Photo flyer.

    Limited to forty participants, so don’t wait to register or you may miss out.

    If you register and pay before January 1st, you will receive a free PDF of Mike’s e-book, “Running A Successful Nature Photography Business”. (a $59.00 value)

    For more information or to register by credit card, call Mike at (586)770-3992.

    Or register online at http://www.MikeMoatsBooks.com

    Comment by Mike Moats | November 10, 2009 | Reply


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