Small details make great pictures. This week we welcome award-winning photographer John Lambe to explore the craft of close-up photography.

John won the IPF gold medal for Macro in 2024, and he brings twenty years of club competition experience straight to our screens.

You will learn the clear boundary between genuine macro work and standard close-up shots, along with practical ways to get sharper results without spending a small fortune on specialised kit.

John covers sensible budget gear, dedicated lenses, and the surprising capability of modern smartphone cameras.

Good light matters most. He walks through lighting setups, steady handheld methods, and the precise control offered by tripod-mounted focusing rails.

Camera settings can feel daunting. John cuts straight through the confusion by comparing manual and automatic exposure modes so you can control your depth of field with absolute confidence. He also covers classic composition rules that turn ordinary garden insects and household objects into striking competition prints.

You will hear John explain how his club journey pushed him toward his current fellowship work. Bring your own questions. We wrap up with a live question and answer session where John tackles your specific technical roadblocks.

Save your free spot today and join us for an evening of practical advice from an experienced club photographer.

How it Works

These webinars are FREE to attend!

Your host for this webinar is Paul Crawford, with a mix of LIVE and pre-recorded material, often with guest speakers and always time for LIVE Q&A to answer any questions you might have.

After the webinar, we will send the replay to everyone who registers, so even if you can't make it to the live event, register below to receive a link to the replay.

The replay will be available for FREE until Monday 16th November, 2026 at 9am (UK & Ireland) and then only available to PhotoClub247 Members in the growing Webinar Replay Library.