It’s easy to get so involved with your subject that you don’t pay much attention to the background or surrounding space. The background and surrounding space around your subject is every bit as important as the subject, and there are … Read More
One of the nicest things about digital photography is the immediate gratification – you get to see what you’ve shot right away. Most everyone checks their photos right after taking them by viewing them on the camera’s LCD screen – … Read More
You have your digital camera – and you have your pictures that you can view immediately – they’re right there on the camera as JPEGs … or TIFFs … or maybe RAW…? It depends on how you have your image … Read More
A whole world of wonder right under your nose – that’s what macro photography provides. The best part – you don’t need to travel to exotic locales to photograph exotic subjects! What Is Macro Photography? Technically, a macro photograph is … Read More
Known as “Close-Up Lenses” and “Close-Up Filters” (although they are not filters in that they do not “filter” out any particular light quality), close-up diopters are simple accessory lenses that screw onto the front of an existing lens allowing it … Read More
Extension – It’s Just Space One great way to get some serious magnification is to put some space between the camera and the lens – the further from the film plane you move any lens, the closer that lens is … Read More
OK – you want to get some extreme magnification – more than close-up diopters of standard extension tubes will supply. What are your options? Well, you have several – all with their own benefits and limitations. Below are a few. … Read More
By far the most convenient and best performing option for macro photography is a lens built for macro photography – a macro lens. More than just a “close focusing” lens… By definition, a macro lens is a lens that produces … Read More
Special Considerations Success in macro photography requires precise technique. The slightest camera movement records as huge shakes, depth of field is measured in fractions of an inch instead of feet, and simply composing and positioning the camera is, in itself, … Read More
Flash – Yuck… or… Electronic flash – especially the one attached to your camera – typically has a limited range of a few feet, produces harsh shadows and washes out highlights, creates “red-eye” (when your subjects eyes resemble a demon’s … Read More