Find out how close-at-hand subjects can result in larger-than-life images - whether you're shooting in spring, summer, autumn, or winter. Detail photos provide the accent that can set a mood, reveal pattern, line, and shape, and add visual variety to your collection of photographs. As instructor and author Kerry Drager will show you, the more intimate view can often reveal more about a subject than the broader scene! This class will show you how to use either everyday camera gear or specialized macro equipment to capture great close-up (and sometimes abstract) images of everything from butterflies to poppies to water droplets and more.
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Kelly McNaughton
member since: 4/11/2005
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Rating:
4.5
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This course is a great introduction to the world of closeup photography. I learned to take pictures of subjects I never would have thought to be "photo worthy" and ended up with some unusual but spectacular shots. The instructor, Kerry Drager, is extremely knowledgeable about the topic area, and provides honest and fair critiques of assignment photos. Photos were reviewed as they were posted (i.e. there is not one specific day of the week that assignments photos are looked at). As well, Kerry is very open to students posting non-assignment work and having it critiqued. The online discussion section of the course is active with lots of students posting feedback and comments. If a question was asked, the instructor posted a reply right away. I highly recommend this course to anyone interested in closeup photography, plus I also highly recommend this instructor for any BetterPhoto course.
10/5/2009 10:48:09 AM
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Cyndi M. BANE
cyndismemorykeeper.com
member since: 8/4/2009
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Rating:
5
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This is my second class with betterphoto. Ierry's class is so helpful. He doesn't just critique my photos but also give ideas on other ways to work the Picture.
I have learned so much from Kerry's class. I would love to take another class from him.
9/23/2009 7:12:33 PM
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Arlene Krauss
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member since: 6/3/2006
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Rating:
5
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just a slight correction of my testimonial. Reading it again, it should say - at the end "A tireless instructor" - and a great online experience.
6/6/2009 10:09:07 AM
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Arlene Krauss
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member since: 6/3/2006
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Rating:
5
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Please read my review of Kerry Drager's 8 week course, Creative Light and Composition. That this is my second course with Kerry, won't be a surprise. I can't imagine a better instructor. His lessons are jam packed with information, the assignments are critiqued by a person who's a master photographer with a gentle touch. They're detailed, personalized and - his energy continues to astound me. It's common practice when working with Kerry to find him revisiting his critiques and giving further advice if you have a question or six or ten. A tireless, extraordinary online experience. He just sets that bar too high and I wish he'd teach a few more courses. Thank-you, Kerry, for another amazing experience. You are the best.
6/5/2009 3:47:09 PM
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Joanne A. Puyat
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member since: 7/29/2007
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Rating:
5
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This is for me one of the BEST courses here in BetterPhoto. It has changed my angle of perspective and has brought out my creativity! Kerry is such a great teacher! :)
3/30/2009 6:13:01 PM
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Salwa Afef
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member since: 10/3/2008
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Rating:
5
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Kerry Drager is a marvelous instructor :)
I was so lucky that i’ve started my first course with him .
He’s serious,kind,very generous and helpful .
His lessons are easy to catch and detalid to satisfy my questions with alot of examples and sidebars or bonus lessons. His words and advices are effected because of that I remember them when I go out to take photos . He gives very helpful suggestions in his critiques of the students photos,and he has a gentel way to lead you to improve your own ideas in the photos. I didn’t want this course to be over ,so for sure i’m joinig to his next course " Creative Light and Composition ".
Thank you very much Kerry ,Salwa Afef :)
12/3/2008 7:00:06 AM
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Kathleen Paton
member since: 7/13/2002
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Rating:
5
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I thoroughly enjoyed Kerry Drager's course and learned so much from his thoughtful and detailed critiques.
7/4/2008 5:54:55 AM
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Erica Murphy
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member since: 9/25/2003
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Rating:
5
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This is my 7th BP class. Kerry Drager was one of the best instructors I've had here. He was possitive, enthusiastic, informative and had good communication with the class. His cc was thoughtful. He always found something possitive and something to help me improve. I feel like my close up skill improved from this class. I would seek out another class taught by Kerry Drager because so often it is the instructor that makes the class.
7/3/2008 9:15:33 AM
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Kiril D. Kirkov
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member since: 7/30/2006
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Rating:
5
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Since I'm very interested in macro photography , this course was very important to me . I can say that Kerry's lessons are more than enough to understand , and to learn all the nesessairy techniques for shooting the small world around us . What next - your imagination , and your sense of art !
4/27/2008 9:41:51 AM
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Lilia Ziamou
member since: 10/16/2007
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Rating:
5
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This class was a great experience. I learned so much not only about close ups but also about light, equipment and effective composition. Kerry gave special attention to every single image that was submitted and every single question. Last, but not least, what is really special about this class is that in his critiques, Kerry gives suggestions for improvement but also clearly explains why an image 'works' -a great learning experience. Thank you Kerry!
Lilia
2/19/2008 6:46:55 PM
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Phil Burdick
philburdickphoto.com
member since: 1/8/2006
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Rating:
5
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Kerry's course was excellent! He made very helpful suggestions in his critiques of my photos. He let me know what I did well and where I needed to improve. Thank you Kerry for a very informative and fun class.
Phil Burdick
11/20/2007 5:20:41 AM
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Toni Vavra
member since: 6/26/2004
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Rating:
5
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I really enjoyed taking this course. Kerry Drager is a great teacher. His critiques were most helpful and he always answered questions very quickly. I hope to take another course with him in the near future. Thanks, Kerry.Toni V.
10/30/2007 5:27:13 PM
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Barbara Sharts
barbarasharts.com
member since: 6/9/2006
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Rating:
5
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I really enjoyed this, my first BP class. Kerry assigned challenging assignments, and gave helpful feed back so I could become a better photographer. I also learned a lot, not only from my photo's and feedback, but from the feedback Kerry gave others as well.
I once avoided and overlooked macro/close-up photography, but I have found another new passion. Kerry helped me to see things in a better, more interesting view.
Thank you for a wonderful learning experience.
Barbara Sharts
10/3/2006 9:48:14 PM
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Susan Fox
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member since: 7/27/2006
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Rating:
5
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Kerry's class was my first at Betterphoto and it exceeded my expectations. It was a wonderful start to learning photography.The class lessons were lengthy and well thought out. The assignments were fun and pushed you to take better photos. Kerry is a great instructor. He was always accessible for answering questions and offering help. His critiques were timely, thorough and very helpful. I highly recommend taking his class.
10/1/2006 9:52:54 AM
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Geraldine E. Lefoe
member since: 1/14/2006
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Rating:
5
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Excellent course Kerry, really appreciated how you went the extra mile to answer our questions and provide feedback.
6/10/2006 2:31:46 PM
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Susan D. Eginton
member since: 3/16/2005
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Rating:
5
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Kerry Drager is a fine instructor. He gives explanations suited to the novice photographer as well as those more experienced. He even includes "bonus lessons" and sidebars to give more detailed explanations of some basic concepts which beginners need help understanding. His critiques are helpful and always encouraging, even when there are obvious mistakes made by the novice photographer (like myself!)His course helped me become more aware of details and of how more interesting and dynamic a close-up photo can be. I highly recommend his course.
2/11/2006 3:06:39 PM
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Cathy Jo Wheeler
member since: 7/6/2005
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Rating:
5
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This is the third Betterphoto course I have taken.Kerry gives, by far, the best constructive critiques. His critiques are
detailed and he explains why something is good as well as how it could be
improved. I am very impressed by the amount of time he spends evaluating my
photos and others in the class. I have learned so much from his critiques of
all of the shots during the course. His lessons are detailed, but written
simply enough that a beginning photographer can understand. He gives great
information in his sidebars. I will definitely take another of Kerry's courses. I would highly recommend
them to other students.
12/29/2005 4:30:00 PM
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Jay Wadley
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member since: 9/13/2000
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Rating:
5
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Kerry is the best!
12/8/2005 1:54:48 PM
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Betty Sartori
member since: 5/31/2003
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Rating:
5
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I find I look for Kerry Drager's Betterphoto courses. His critiques are always thorough, thoughtful, and verrrry helpful. Whether you are an experienced or inexperienced photographer, Kerry makes you look at your images, think of how you might have captured the same scene differently, and you find yourself really thinking before you shoot.
12/1/2005 8:56:46 AM
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Su Taylor
member since: 9/28/2004
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Rating:
5
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Hi Kerry,
I really enjoyed your class. You created great assignments, and gave wonderful feed back to each photo, and my never-ending questions.
And you are fun!!!
When I am out taking photographs now and I can't find anything that looks interesting I just zoom in, and WOW! I am able to find that photo! I would have never thought of taking photographs this way before taking your class. You are a very generous photographer, and instructor. You went way beyond what I expected.
I wish you taught more classes at BetterPhoto.com. But maybe later?
Thank you again for a wonderful learning experience.
Su Taylor
3/8/2005 11:58:02 AM
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