Presentation

Lester Lefkowitz, author of two well-respected books on close-up and macro photography, gave us a highly informative and entertaining introduction to close-up and macro photography. 

Using scores of visual examples, Lefkowitz demonstrated how to use your existing equipment coupled with inexpensive accessories or more high-end macro lenses to take photos of insects, flowers, and a number of other fascinating subjects that can be photographed in and around your home, even in winter.  He also provided tips on using a smartphone for close-up work, suggested simple lighting to enhance any photograph, and featured numerous beautiful examples of how to approach the composition of small subjects.

Lefkowitz has been a professional photographer for forty years and authored five books on photography and numerous magazine articles.  He has photographed in all fifty states and twenty-three countries, and has provided almost 50,000 licenses for his images to companies and publications worldwide.  He annually leads overseas photography workshops, and is a popular lecturer to clubs and professional organizations.  Providing private lessons via Zoom on Lightroom and Photoshop  also keeps him busy.  Lefkowitz recently published two major books:  The Manual of Close-Up and Macro Photography, Volumes I & II.  See his work at www.MacroPhotographer.net    and  www.LesterLefkowitz.com

Critique

The following images were submitted for Critique, a supportive conversation among members to help a photographer achieve their vision.

Assignment

The assignment for the December meeting was Street Photography. 

Sharing

Members shared these additional images they made over the past month.

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