class by tiffany kelly

Exploring Macro Photography

Discover how to transform ordinary moments into art and capture the quiet beauty that often goes unnoticed.

This class is a deep dive into fine art macro photography - an invitation to slow down, observe with intention, and create meaningful work. 

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COURSE LENGTH

3 weeks

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class start date

tbc 2027

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INVESTMENT

$300 / $350

Independent / Guided

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tiffany kelly

Discover the art of seeing differently through macro photography. In this class, we’ll slow down and lean in - literally and creatively - to explore the quiet, often-overlooked beauty in the world around us.

Whether you’re capturing the delicate veins of a leaf, the swirl of a flower petal, or the sparkle of a wedding ring, macro photography invites you to find wonder in the smallest spaces.

You’ll learn how macro photography can be a meditative practice - grounding, calming, and creatively fulfilling - as well as a valuable tool in your professional toolkit. This class is perfect for nature lovers, detail seekers, and photographers looking to expand both their creative perspective and their portfolio. Get ready to see the world in a whole new way.

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    • What macro photography is and is not, various methods and gear options for macro 

    • Applications of macro, including nature, newborn details, wedding details, and abstract photography

    • Technical details, including how aperture and depth-of-field work in close-up photography and what reproduction ratios mean

    • Why manual focus is ideal and tips for using manual focus

    • Compositional considerations for macro photography

    • Lighting and its application specific to macro photography 

    • A brief overview of color theory and how it can strengthen your macro images 

    • Editing tips and tricks 

    • Potential challenges unique to macro photography and creative solutions 

    • Fun and creative ways to shake up your macro images 

  • This three-week online interactive workshop includes:

    • In-depth written lessons and instructional videos covering both the technical and artistic aspects of fine art macro photography.

    • Daily interaction and support from Tiffany to answer your questions, offer encouragement, and guide your progress throughout the course.

    • Weekly shooting assignments designed to help you apply what you’ve learned and strengthen your creative vision.

    • Personalized video feedback on your weekly assignments (for guided participants), offering constructive insights and suggestions to help you grow.

    • Bonus mini assignments and creative journal prompts to help you stay inspired, reflect on your process, and deepen your connection to your work.

    • Flexible schedule - lessons can be accessed anytime during the week, so you can learn and shoot at your own pace.

  • An understanding of shooting in manual mode is very helpful before taking this class. You will need a way to shoot macro (a macro lens, extension tubes, or macro filters). If you need gear recommendations, please email Tiffany at tiffanykellyphoto@gmail.com before class.

  • Interactive classes are held online and registration opens seasonally.

    Guided students can participate fully in class, by asking questions, submitting assignments, and getting personalized feedback from your teacher.

    Independent students have full access to class content and can participate in class discussions —they just don’t get teacher critique and feedback on images or assignments.

”Exploring macro photography opened my eyes to the intricate details in my everyday world, and to the depth of meaning they can hold. It not only revealed the stunning beauty of the small and often unnoticed, but also sharpened my skills in composition, color, light, and editing across all areas of my photography. I truly see the world differently now and that is an invaluable benefit from a three week course!”

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MEET THE TEACHER
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Tiffany

Kelly

Hi, I’m Tiffany! I’ve been teaching photography online since 2015 and am passionate about guiding artists as they grow both technically and creatively. 

I take a fine art approach to macro photography - finding meaning and beauty in the smallest details. I’m especially drawn to texture, light, and the magic of bokeh.

In every class I teach, my goal is to create space for both skill-building and creative exploration. I believe in the power of slowing down, looking closely, and making space for personal work that feels both meaningful and meditative—an invitation to reconnect with your creativity through stillness and presence.

I live in Georgia with my husband and our two daughters, and when I’m not photographing or teaching, you’ll likely find me with a cup of coffee in hand, chasing light, or marveling at something tiny and beautiful through my lens.

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Interactive Class Registration opens August 26th

EXPLORE
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What other students had to say

This class was more in-depth than I had anticipated, and the questions and assignments were instrumental in getting me to really think about shots and see things from a different perspective. Tiffany went above and beyond in providing detailed videos from shooting to post-processing. I highly recommend this class and instructor.

ANN

Tiffany is so passionate and knowledgeable about macro photography. She has very thoughtfully and carefully curated the course and did an excellent job coaching us throughout the class. I learned so much in just a few short weeks. My business focuses on portraits which require so much more time and prep to plan a session. I love that I can practice macro quickly, easily, and anywhere. She calls is macro therapy and it was so joyous to be able to be creative with quick easy to setup macro sets. I have so many fun ideas to continue to try and can't wait to continue to explore such a fun and interesting genre of photography.

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I really enjoyed The Exploring Macro class. I am a pretty seasoned photographer even with macro. I took this class as a way to learn more of the technical aspects of macro. I was pretty proficient in the creative side, it was the technical side that I was missing and I learned so much! I can not wait to get out more and explore with the tools that Tiffany gave us.

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