Micael Widell Courses

Focus Stacking in Macro Photography - Complete Tutorial for Beginners

Learn focus stacking techniques for macro photography, from capturing images to processing in Lightroom and Helicon Focus. Covers equipment, handheld and automated methods, and retouching for stunning close-up shots.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

My First Street Photography Session - What I Learned

Discover key insights and practical tips from a first-time street photography experience. Improve your skills and approach to capturing compelling urban scenes.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

15 Street Photography Composition Techniques

Master essential street photography composition techniques with 15 practical approaches to create compelling and dynamic urban images.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Extension Tubes vs. Raynox vs. Macro Lens - Which is Best for Macro Photography Beginners?

Compare extension tubes, Raynox adapters, and dedicated macro lenses to find the best option for beginners in macro photography, understanding the pros and cons of each approach.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macro Photography with a Polaroid Camera from 1979

Explore vintage macro photography techniques using a 1979 Polaroid SX-70 Alpha 1 camera and discover unique creative approaches to close-up instant film photography.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Trying Different Focus Stacking Methods in the Field

Explore various focus stacking techniques for macro photography in real outdoor conditions, comparing methods to achieve sharp, detailed images with extended depth of field.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

5 Things Macro Photography Beginners Need

Discover the essential equipment and techniques for macro photography beginners, from lens selection to lighting solutions, helping you capture stunning close-up images of tiny subjects.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macro Photography with Fujifilm X-E5, Fujinon 30mm Macro Lens and a Weird Homemade Diffuser

Explore macro photography techniques using Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujinon 30mm lens with creative DIY diffuser solutions for stunning close-up shots.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macro Photography Focus Stacking Without Flash - A Technical Guide

Discover techniques for macro focus stacking photography without flash, exploring natural lighting methods and camera settings for achieving stunning close-up images.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The 8 Types of Street Photography - A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the diverse world of street photography through 8 distinct styles, from capturing rare moments and urban landscapes to documentary approaches and moody night scenes.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The REAL Reason You Should Use a Manual Focus Lens

Discover the authentic advantages of manual focus lenses for photography, exploring practical benefits beyond traditional arguments for improved creative control and precision.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Black and White Insect Macro Photography

Discover techniques for capturing stunning monochrome insect images using macro photography equipment and specialized lighting setups.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

I Shoot, Develop, and Scan a Roll of Film

A POV workflow that follows a roll of 120 film from shooting with a medium-format camera through monobath development, scanning, and editing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Macro Photography for Beginners - Complete Tutorial

A beginner tutorial on photographing insects up close, covering macro lenses, working distance, depth of field, flash, focus, and camera settings.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video