A Tiny Walk in the Park
Learn how to capture incredible
macro & closeup photos of tiny subjects in nature.
5-HOUR MACROPHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
2 DATES
Thursday, April 3, 2025 / 11:30a-4:30p
Sunday, April 6, 2025 / 7a-12p
Live, in the field, photography workshop learning composition, settings, skills, and techniques for photographing tiny subjects like insects and spiders, as well as the flora that they inhabit.
MAX 25 PARTICIPANTS PER DATE
PRICE: $100.00
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Registration is handled through Jose Madrigal, instructor.
About Jose
I am a wildlife photographer focused primarily on pollinators and dragonflies. They are the most interesting subjects to me so I can get quite lost for several days in the field obsessively taking pictures which allows me study them, learn their behaviors and plan some special shots. I think my style is pretty unique and I am especially skilled at capturing insects in flight which seems to really set me apart from most other insect photographers. Also, I have further refined my niche by shooting almost exclusively Texas native species and wildflowers. I am proud to live in Texas and capture the natural beauty that often gets overlooked here.
I’ve been an artist in one medium or another. In gradeschool, I discovered a talent for photorealistic drawing. Then in my teens, my artistic passion switched to music when I learned to play the guitar. I began photography just as a travel hobby in January 2017 but one year later I discovered my real niche when I got a macro lens. I was immediately hooked on seeing the amazing details of small things up close and quickly realized that I was behaving like an artist for the first time with the camera. Instead of focusing on technical settings, I was playing with my shooting and experimenting with light, texture and composition. With the arrival of spring 2018, my macro photography began to focus on the bees and other pollinators that were emerging and this is where people really began to take notice of my work. Within a month of sharing my bee photos on social media, the editor of Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine reached out to me about licensing some of the photos she had seen on my Instagram feed. This early success signaled to me that pollinators and insects should be the primary focus of my work and I continued submitting work for publication a few times after that.
Off-Camera Lighting Workshop
with Leroy Tademy from Tademy Photography/Parish Photo Studio
PRE-CON
Indoor Portrait Photography Workshop
Mastering Flash & Constant Light
Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
$299.00 or both for $549.00
Limited to 15 participants
Are you ready to elevate your indoor portrait game? Join me for an exclusive hands-on workshop where we dive deep into the world of flash and constant light to create stunning, professional indoor portraits. Whether you’re looking to level up your studio lighting or learn how to use flash creatively in smaller spaces, this workshop is designed to give you the tools and skills you need.
What you will learn:
- The fundamentals of indoor portrait lighting using both flash and constant light.
- How to balance flash with ambient light for natural-looking results.
- Techniques for working with both small spaces and larger studio setups.
- Tips for lighting direction, modifier use, and posing for striking portraits.
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POST-CON
Outdoor Portrait Photography Workshop
Mastering Natural & Artificial Light
Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm
$299.00 or both for $549.00
limited to 15 participants
Want to take your outdoor portrait photography to the next level? Join me for an exclusive hands-on workshop designed to help you harness the power of natural light and portable lighting to create stunning, professional portraits in the great outdoors. Whether you’re looking to perfect your outdoor setups or learn to use reflectors and flash in natural settings, this workshop will give you the practical skills you need to excel.
What you will learn:
- The essentials of outdoor portrait lighting, both natural and artificial.
- How to use natural light effectively at different times of day (golden hour, midday sun, and overcast skies).
- Techniques for balancing flash with natural light for a dynamic look.
- How to position your subject, use reflectors and diffusers, and maximize available light for striking outdoor portraits.