Lilian Koh | Creative UW Macro Photography Workshop

A Word from Lilian

This workshop is built on the belief that great photography isn’t about luck or the latest gear—it’s about how you see, how you think, and how you create.

Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day.
Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.

That’s at the heart of what we do here. I won’t just hand you camera settings or point out where to shoot—I’ll guide you to understand why an image works and help you develop your own eye, voice, and style.

What You’ll Learn

Traditional Macro Photography

• Master exposure, lighting, strobe positioning, and subject approach
• Build strong foundations so you’re shooting with confidence, not guessing
• Understand subject behaviour to photograph with purpose—not chance

Creative Photography Techniques

• Move beyond “record shots” and learn how to tell stories with your images
• Experiment with bokeh, motion blur, light play, colour filters, and abstraction
• Explore your artistic voice and how to express it beneath the surface

Training Your Eye

• Learn how to see like a photographer—from spotting critters to spotting light
• Compose with intention and clarity
• Discover how to build an image before you even raise the camera

Thinking Differently

• Break old habits that may be holding you back
• Receive honest, constructive feedback in group and one-on-one sessions
• Learn how to assess and evolve your work so growth continues long after the workshop ends

By the end of this experience, you won’t just have stronger photos—you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to create images that are meaningful, intentional, and unmistakably yours.

From traditional approaches to creative exploration, this is where you stop following—and start defining—your own vision.