When we capture something really small we call it a macro photography. One would think we should call it micro photography, but nope, we've got Macro.
Taking pictures of smaller things presents some difficulties but results in excellent photos. When we talk about macro photography we often think about small items that we shoot close up. So, typically, subjects of macro photography are usually very small, such as insects or flora.
Bigger objects can also prove valuable as macro photography matters if, such as, you want to focus on some very particular, smaller element of the large object involved. Macro photography can be very fun and satisfying, but it's always demanding.
Equipment
Whether you’re using a first rate point-and-shoot camera or a full-frame top-notch camera, pretty much anyone can get an awesome close-up photo of a grass wearing drops of morning dew. To be able to recognize the full possibility in such a shot, even so, professional equipment is surely to be of great benefit. Guessing you are using a DSLR, your best bet is to get a special macro lens. If your finances won’t permit for a new lens, you can try a set of expansion tubes to use in combination with a lens you already have.
Ideal focus
Focusing properly is possibly the toughest aspect of macro work. I would suggest getting comfortable with manual focus. Using auto-focus will just frustrate you. Before trying to macro-shoot moving subjects, get in some good manual focusing procedures on anything that won’t run away from you.
As soon as you’ve ready to test out your freshly obtained skill on more animated lifeforms, you can more aid yourself by using pre-focus. This requires placing an object of similar size as your subject in an area in the camera’s field of view where you assume your subject to appear.
When the subject eventually shows up, you’ll be ready to capture the picture. Sure, there is some guess work required with this approach and, based on what or who your subject is, may never have to use it.
More practice, add some creativity and grab your camera equipment and have some fun!
For some great examples of macro photos, click here.
More on macro photography, read here.
Taking pictures of smaller things presents some difficulties but results in excellent photos. When we talk about macro photography we often think about small items that we shoot close up. So, typically, subjects of macro photography are usually very small, such as insects or flora.
Bigger objects can also prove valuable as macro photography matters if, such as, you want to focus on some very particular, smaller element of the large object involved. Macro photography can be very fun and satisfying, but it's always demanding.
Equipment
Whether you’re using a first rate point-and-shoot camera or a full-frame top-notch camera, pretty much anyone can get an awesome close-up photo of a grass wearing drops of morning dew. To be able to recognize the full possibility in such a shot, even so, professional equipment is surely to be of great benefit. Guessing you are using a DSLR, your best bet is to get a special macro lens. If your finances won’t permit for a new lens, you can try a set of expansion tubes to use in combination with a lens you already have.
Ideal focus
Focusing properly is possibly the toughest aspect of macro work. I would suggest getting comfortable with manual focus. Using auto-focus will just frustrate you. Before trying to macro-shoot moving subjects, get in some good manual focusing procedures on anything that won’t run away from you.
As soon as you’ve ready to test out your freshly obtained skill on more animated lifeforms, you can more aid yourself by using pre-focus. This requires placing an object of similar size as your subject in an area in the camera’s field of view where you assume your subject to appear.
When the subject eventually shows up, you’ll be ready to capture the picture. Sure, there is some guess work required with this approach and, based on what or who your subject is, may never have to use it.
More practice, add some creativity and grab your camera equipment and have some fun!
For some great examples of macro photos, click here.
More on macro photography, read here.
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