Archive : Macro Photography

Macro photography is one of the most popular types of photography in the world and this is only thanks to the very good photo devices we have today. Thirty years ago macro photography was not something everybody could do and it was definitely not something for which there were lots of techniques and tips. Luckily enough, today there are. If you don’t know what macro photography is, let us define [...]

The tiny world of insects and small plants looks totally different when you see it through the macro photographer’s lenses. Although it may not look that beautiful when seen with the naked eye, it does look stunning and breathtaking when it is observed more closely. Macro photography reveals a whole new world that we could never see without the special lenses that are used for magnification.Macro [...]

Macro photography is all about getting extra close to subjects, objects or scenery that are usually difficult to admire because of their size. By zooming in up-close we get to photograph detail that is otherwise lost in everyday life. That’s what makes macro photography so enticing – it represents an entirely new realm of photographic opportunity. Let’s take a look at some of the [...]

A good macro lens costs around $400 – $1000+. In other words, the price tag could translate as not for everyone. But if you are a macro photography enthusiast, not owning a macro lens shouldn’t stop you from shooting macro! You’ve probably heard it before, if not here it is: you can shoot macro with your non-macro lenses! Let’s see how! What is Macro Photography? Macro photography [...]

By epzPete Here’s a short guide to shooting several photographs to make an ultra sharp close focus shot. Peter Bargh explains how to shoot, and then what software will combine the shots to give you ultra sharp results. Technorati Tags: macro, tutorial, videos

Macro photography is the art of taking close-up pictures that reveal details which can’t be seen with the naked eye. For example, while we can see the fly on the wall, our eyes aren’t equipped to make out the fine details of the hairs on it’s face. This is where macro photography comes in. It gives us a glimpse into the world of the very small, which goes largely unnoticed by us as we hurriedly [...]