Let’s Go Macro!
With its ability to magnify small and often overlooked subject matter, macro photography occupies a unique niche in the realm of image making for both pros and enthusiasts, not to mention the viewers of your work. It’s a specialty that requires special attention – and special equipment. Let’s take a closer look.
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Intro to Macro Photography
Have you ever wondered how to get stunning photos of the smallest things around you? In this video you’ll see what equipment and techniques you can use to get started! Macro is one of the most interesting ways to see the world.
Cameras
Although lenses are of paramount importance when it comes to shooting macro photography, your camera must also be up to the task of capturing minute details with enough resolution to bring your images to life. Here are some options to consider.
Focus stacking for macro photography
Want better pics of close-up subjects? There’s a simple technique called focus stacking for macro photography. One of the problems you’ll likely encounter in macro photography is encompassing the entire subject of your image with sufficient depth of field when close focusing.
Macro Photography: Finding the right lens
You’ve probably seen some amazing close up images of insects, flowers, food, or maybe products, and you think to yourself, hey, that looks really cool, I want to try macro photography out!
One of the big thrills of macro photography is that it opens up a whole new (miniature) world of creative possibilities for you as a photographer.
It does, however, require some specialized equipment to achieve the best results, and the first step in your macro photography journey is to choose the right lens.
Choose the Right Macro Lens
In macro photography, where crystal-clear details matter most, having the right lens is really where the rubber hits the road. The world’s leading brands have perfected these specialized lenses to meet the challenge, but they’re not all created equal. Check out the features of some of our most popular models.
Macro Lens Accessories
An extension tube offers an affordable alternative to using a dedicated macro lens. Combine your existing lens with a compatible extension tube to achieve stunning high-magnification results, no additional glass required.
Tripods for Macro Photography
You’ve got the camera. You’ve got the lens. Now let’s looks at some tripods for macro photography and other key accessories that’ll help improve your close-up shots.
Tripods
Beyond your chosen camera and lens, a tripod is probably the next most important piece of equipment you’ll need to ensure flawless macro photography, where handheld shooting is typically far less reliable. Make sure that the brand and model you choose correspond not only to your own personal shooting style but also to the equipment it’s meant to support.
Lighting for macro photography: What type of light should you use?
With tons of available options, choosing the right lighting for macro photography doesn’t have to be a challenge, if you know what to look for. In any type of photography, lighting is one of the most important factors, whether it be natural, artificial or a combination of both, and if the lighting isn’t right, your final image might suffer.
Lights
Lighting is key to every successful photo, and all the more so when you’re shooting with this kind of magnification at such close range. Nothing beats the benefits of a natural light source, of course, but whether you’re shooting indoors or out, a measure of artificial light can go a long way too. We have some illuminating suggestions.
Accessories
Great macro photography takes talent, skill and patience. Having all the right equipment can only boost your abilities – and your results. Complete your kit with a few essential accessories designed to make your next assignment go as smoothly as possible.
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