Take Great Macro Photos in Nature

“Macros are everywhere,” says professional photographer Tony Sweet. In this session he shows you how to photograph the bark and lichen on a tree and also a woodsy fern, explaining in detail the technical reason for each decision.

Professional photographer Tony Sweet says subjects for macro photography are everywhere, especially in the Smoky Mountains. In this session, he takes you with him on a photo shoot and shows you how to see macro possibilities. You will see him shoot the lichen on a tree and how he captures the texture of both the wood and the lichen, and their colors. He will show you how to shoot a macro of a fern, describing his entire process in great detail. He also emphasizes the importance of patience for photographers as they wait for perfect lighting, for the wind to stop moving their subject, and for other conditions to change all in pursuit of the perfect photo. Open your mind and your eyes and you will find macro shots everywhere you look.

See all of the videos in our Visual Literacy in Landscape Photography Course:

• Visual Literacy in Landscape Photography – Course Preview
• Nature Photography Tips while Shooting Sparks Lane
• Outdoor Photography at Lea Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains
• Nature Photography Tips for the Great Smoky Mountains
• Cabin Photography Tips from the Smoky Mountains
• Overcast Photography in the Great Smoky Mountains
• Take Great Macro Photos in Nature
• Long Exposure Photography in the Great Smoky Mountains
• Photographing at Clingman’s Dome
• Bonus – Tony’s Portfolio