Small World Macro Photography Tours

Our Tours

You will spend a day in the woods with your camera, fellow photography enthusiasts, and a photography and wildlife mentor. Small World Macro Photography Tours are led by experienced photographers knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna.

Though the focus is macro photography, you may also see a variety of birds and animals. If you want to bring a long lens and get some bird shots, be our guest!

The tour is six hours in total with a scheduled lunch break. Sandwiches are provided for lunch. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions. Port-a-potties are located at intervals along the trail.

Who should participate?

Interested photographers at all experience levels are welcome. To enjoy the experience, you should have a lens that is capable of focusing closely on small subjects. Some point and shoot cameras can do this; others can't. Test your equipment out at home to see if it will work for you on this tour.

Macro photography takes time to set up and shoot. These tours are recommended for people who are not in a big hurry to get to the end of the trail!

What should I bring?

You will spend a lot of time kneeling and lying down, so wear appropriate clothing. If the weather is wet, wear waterproof clothes and bring garbage bags to kneel or lie on.

The discussion of macro equipment is long and complicated. There are many different ways to get a very close view of your subject. For this tour, just make sure that you can get a close sharp focus on a very small subject. You don't need to bring everything on this list, but these items will improve your experience and your results.

  • Camera with macro lens
  • Tripod that can be used low to the ground
  • Bag of lentils
  • Remote trigger or timer function
  • Macro light and or speed light
  • Reflector - diffuser
  • Knee pads
  • Appropriate clothing to keep out water, bugs and dirt
  • Comfortable shoes for walking woodland trails
  • Insect repellent
  • Toilet paper (just in case)

Participant Gallery

Frost on sap Dewberry Marsh grass of Parnassus Insect galls on rose leaf Frog Flying ant

Testimonials

I learned so much on this trip! I have seen spiders so much closer than I ever did before! ~ Martha, Prince Albert
Once I got used to lying on my face on the forest floor, I really started to get into it! ~ James, Buffalo Narrows
The galls on the rose leaves were really need. They're actually built by the rose bush - not the insects! ~ Janine, James Smith First Nation