I am excited to announce our 10th annual Frog and Reptile Macro Workshop is once again on the schedule. Please join me and my good friend Adam Jones as we bring this exciting workshop once again to Deerfield Beach Fl. just north of Ft. Lauderdale. This workshop is going to be a one of a kind event, plus we added a full day to photograph butterflies, birds, and flowers at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek Fl. It is going to be a spectacular time with all new subjects, many new animals we could never offer in past workshops. As usual we have 30-40 species including, the red-eyed tree frogs and colorful dart frogs. “NEW” this year will be several species that were simply too cost prohibitive to purchase in the past. This location in Deerfield Beach allows us access to some of the most exciting species for us to photograph.There will be 6-8 shooting stations with real plants, flowers, leaves, and bark for natural looking background environments. The results will be photos that appear to be taken in the wild, actually looking better than in the wild. You would have to travel to over ten different countries to find this array of colorful species. We do not shoot through glass, so nothing is between you and the subject to interfere with image or lighting quality. Once again, we are working with a new technique showcasing appropriate subjects on gorgeous mirror surfaces. Things you will learn but not limited to will be total control of the lighting exposing flash perfectly every time allowing you to produce your best macro images ever, how to protect the highlights from blowing out in your pictures, RAW workflow, the use of Luminosity Masks, and how to get maximum depth of field and sharpness for small subjects. The weekend begins with a short presentation on macro photography, followed by two days of amazing indoor photography photographing animals from all over the world.Then a full day at the incredible Butterfly World in Coconut Creek where upwards of 20 thousand butterflies are flying free. So don’t miss out on this incredible photographic adventure, for it is for sure to sell out quickly.
Cost for the workshop is $1495 per person
Location:
Double Tree by Hilton
100 Fairway Drive
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Phone: 954-422-1798
Special booking rate for guest rooms. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=DERDTDT&groupCode=CDTMMP&arrivaldate=2022-02-18&departuredate=2022-02-21&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Not included in this workshop: Transportation to Deerfield Beach, FL, Lodging, and Meals
Photographic Workshop Cancellation Policy:
In order to make the necessary arrangements for this private workshop, we must rely on each participant’s commitment to participating when they sign up. We have chosen to limit class size, and registration will be on a first come first serve basis. Please notify us at least 45 days prior to the Workshop starting date in the event you are unable to attend a Workshop in order to allow another person to apply. In order to reserve your space at the Workshop. After 45 days, the balance of the Workshop is non-refundable, unless we fill your spot.
Email me at mike@mikematthewsphotography.com for more information.