Close-up photography is also known as macro photography. If you subject is small, you are able to photograph the small details by getting closer. Macro lenses are 1:1 ("life size"). This means that the image of your subject is the same size in real life. Listed below are macro photography tips to help you get started.
1. The first thing you have to think about is equipment. You can use a close-up lens, attach a close-up filter to the lens you are already using, use a bellows attachment, or a telephoto extender. If you are just starting out, you may just want to invest in the macro filter.
2. It is important to know that the depth of field is different in macro photography. You will want to use a small aperture (large number: F16 or F22). Note that a large majority of your background will not be in focus.
3. When you are focusing in on your subject, be very careful, because many times the part you want in focus will end up being blurry. Unless you are shooting under bright lighting conditions, you will end up using a slow shutter speed.
4. Lighting is another important aspect. Because you will be very close to your subject, there must be sufficient light between your lens and your subject. Ring flashes can be used to avoid this problem.
5. High film speeds will allow you to increase your shutter speed, since you will be using a slow shutter speed. It is recommended to stay at ISO200 or lower.
6. Experiment with a number of different subjects. Play with shape and texture. Do not forget about composition, and color in your background. Additional things you may want to try: experiment with light balance, use a tripod, or use a diffuser. Take your time with macro photography and always have fun. Great subjects are flowers and bugs.
You may want to use a tripod, use a diffuser, or experiment with light balance. It's important to take your time, but always have fun. Grasses and trees are great subjects. - 16003
1. The first thing you have to think about is equipment. You can use a close-up lens, attach a close-up filter to the lens you are already using, use a bellows attachment, or a telephoto extender. If you are just starting out, you may just want to invest in the macro filter.
2. It is important to know that the depth of field is different in macro photography. You will want to use a small aperture (large number: F16 or F22). Note that a large majority of your background will not be in focus.
3. When you are focusing in on your subject, be very careful, because many times the part you want in focus will end up being blurry. Unless you are shooting under bright lighting conditions, you will end up using a slow shutter speed.
4. Lighting is another important aspect. Because you will be very close to your subject, there must be sufficient light between your lens and your subject. Ring flashes can be used to avoid this problem.
5. High film speeds will allow you to increase your shutter speed, since you will be using a slow shutter speed. It is recommended to stay at ISO200 or lower.
6. Experiment with a number of different subjects. Play with shape and texture. Do not forget about composition, and color in your background. Additional things you may want to try: experiment with light balance, use a tripod, or use a diffuser. Take your time with macro photography and always have fun. Great subjects are flowers and bugs.
You may want to use a tripod, use a diffuser, or experiment with light balance. It's important to take your time, but always have fun. Grasses and trees are great subjects. - 16003
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