Intro to Macro Photography

Discover an entire new world with this introduction to macro photography course.

Macro Photography Course Objectives

  • Define what "macro photography" is
  • Understand macro ratios
  • Determine which macro photography gear is best for you
  • Understand the focus & exposure modes best for macro photography
  • Build an indoor macro studio
  • Capture macro photos outdoors in nature
9 Video Lessons

Short, to-the-point videos help you learn what you need to know in bite-sized chunks without extra filler.

PDF Download

Download a PDF of the course outline to review what you've learned offline.

3 Assignments

Submit three optional macro photography assignments for instructor feedback.

Instructor Support

Live chat and email support.

Macro Photography Course Curriculum

    1. Welcome to the Course!

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Virtual Classroom Orientation

    3. Student Survey

    1. What Makes Macro Different?

      FREE PREVIEW
    2. Gear for Macro Photography

    3. Macro Focusing Considerations

    4. Additional Macro Camera Settings

      FREE PREVIEW
    1. Your First Macro Photographs

    2. Assignment (Optional): Indoor Macro

    3. Macro in Nature

    4. Assignment (Optional): Outdoor Macro

    5. Focus Stacking

    6. Assignment (Optional): Focus Stacking

    1. Incorporating Macro into your Photography

    2. Macro Quiz

    3. Download: Intro to Macro

    4. Course Review & Feedback

About this course

  • $49.00
  • 17 lessons
  • Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
  • PDF Download

Discover a Whole New World

Understanding macro photography will open up an entire new world of creativity to you. A world that can be endlessly explored without leaving your own home. This macro photography course will introduce you to these techniques.

5 star rating

Great introduction to macro

Justin Costley

I'm so glad this course was added. Not having the time to go out and practice my desired nature/wildlife photography has led me to macro. And this course was...

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I'm so glad this course was added. Not having the time to go out and practice my desired nature/wildlife photography has led me to macro. And this course was perfect for introducing me to the style.

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5 star rating

Excellent and Informative Course

Michelle Friars

As is the case with every Peltier Photo Course I have taken, the Intro To Macro Photography videos were highly professional and well done. Explanations are a...

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As is the case with every Peltier Photo Course I have taken, the Intro To Macro Photography videos were highly professional and well done. Explanations are always clear, thorough, and easy to follow. I took the course because I was curious about macro photography. I ended up excited and deeply committed to practicing and learning more.

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