Macro Workshop

Macro workshop for beginners/intermediate macro photographers.

Other services offered: Nature Trips; Macro Safari/Photo Tour.

Upcoming workshop: 

When : Once a month on Saturday and/or Sunday. Email me to book a date:  orionmystery at gmail dot com)
Where : Kuala Lumpur. Exact location will be disclosed via PM to participants.

Type : 2 types of workshops: (A) Full Workshop; (B) Hands- On only

(A) Full workshop, hands-on and post processing  
9 am to 12 noon, then Lunch (included), followed by post processing lesson (Photoshop CS5: 1:00 to 3:00pm).

Fee : RM280, minimum two to start. Top up to RM350 if there's only one participant and you want to proceed. Maximum 4 pax only.

What you'll learn:  full flash macro, flash diffusion, useful tips and lots of hands-on. Post Processing tips.

(B) Outdoor session only, no post processing included:
9 am to 12 noon.

Fee: RM180. Minimum two to start. Maximum 5 pax only.

NOTE: If you are not sure whether you really like macro photography and do not want to spend money on gear yet, you can also rent my macro rig for another RM50 - camera, lens, flash and diffuser - all included. 


Payment: bank in/transfer to my MayBank account then PM me. Account # will be PMed to you.)

Prerequisite: participant should preferably have a macro lens, or full set of tubes or a Raynox DCR-250. Feel free to ask me about this if you are not sure. Those who are interested, please PM me your equipment list: camera, macro lens(es), speedlight or dedicated macro flash, tripod.

What you'll learn: natural light macro, full flash macro and flash diffusion, and many other useful tips and lots of hands-on, and finally post processing tips.

Bring your laptop if possible, prefereably with Photoshop CS3/4/5 installed. Lightroom is okay too.

Participants will get to join my facebook alumni group where you are free to post your macro images and ask questions, receive feedback etc.

Since macro is very challenging and highly technical, it's not possible to learn everything in one day. But fret not, you can join my workshop again, anytime, by just recommending your friend to join my workshop. If your friend joins, you can tag along again.


I have a DIY Snoot Diffuser (for 100mm/90mm range. It will fit the SB900 too) and 580EX II to loan to you if are using Canon camera. Only one though so only for the first one who asks for it :)

Things to bring:

- drinking water
- sun hat
- insect repellent. I normally just wear long sleeves shirt and long pants though, crocs shoes and socks. I tuck in my pants so the ants or leeches can't get in. Not all types of socks will work to keep the leeches out. However, no leeches at this location.
- tripod (optional) I will bring mine to demo to you.
- your camera, macro lens and/or dcr250 and/or extension tubes, camera manual (just in case we need to check out some functions)

Diffuser for your reference:

Recommended one:

Quick and easy one

But don't worry as I will loan you my snoot diffuser and the 580EX II (only for the first one to sign up).

Some recommended reading:

Full flash photography:
Flash exposure compensation:
Natural Light photography:

Don't worry if you have no time to read because I will briefly explain the essence to you during the workshop.

All shot with a Canon 40D, Canon MP-E65 1X-5X macro lens and MT-24EX Twin Flash.

Full flash, MP-E65



Full Flash, MP-E65



Full Flash, MP-E65


Natural light, 150mm.



Full Flash, MP-E65



Full Flash, MP-E65



Full Flash, MP-E65


Full Flash, MP-E65, night macro.


Natural light. 150mm plus 1.4x extender/teleconverter


Natural light. 150mm plus 1.4x extender/teleconverter


Full Flash, MP-E65