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BRETT WELLS sponsored by Brett Wells has worked in the field of photography for over 20 years. He has a masters degree in photography from the University of Westminster, London, UK. He taught at the Art Institute of Atlanta for 7 years and currently teaches workshops around the United States. His work has been published and exhibited in this country and abroad. Brett is a Technical Representative for Sigma Corporation of America, supporting Sigma, photographers and photographic education around the country. Advanced Macro Photography | Field Workshop Macro Photography, the Basics! | Photography Seminar Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Outdoor Auditorium FRIDAY 3 TO 5 P.M. Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm Classroom, 999 Anastasia Blvd. WEDNESDAY 8 TO 10 A.M. Price: $75 Max No of People: 12 | Difficulty Level: Advanced Go beyond the basics. Take your subject greater than life-size reproduction. Learn the art of focus stacking, to increase the depth of focus in your image. The techniques and equipment for taking your macro images beyond the norm will be covered in this hands-on workshop. You will have the chance to try each of these techniques with a variety of different equipment, including macro lenses, focussing rails and extension tubes. Price: $40 (+ Annual Photo Pass if planning to enter to park after the seminar) Max No of People: 10 | Difficulty Level: Beginner If you like to shoot small or want to learn how, join us for this informative program conducted by Sigma technical representative Brett Wells. He will walk you through the basics of how to choose a macro lens, the proper accessories and the right environment for macro photography. Please bring your cameras and tripods. Macro lenses and accessories will be available to borrow during the event. PHOTO BY BRETT WELLS 21