Macro

Article: Underwater Macro Photography Basics.Up close and all wet

Macro photography in a marine environment can be one of the most rewarding photographic activities. Don’t you just love an up-close and personal shot of small and strange creatures found in the ocean?

Article: Buying guide: Macro Essentials and Accessories.What you need to get started in macro photography

You're inspired to go out there and capture the world in miniature...now all you need's the right stuff. Here are the essentials--lenses, lighting, and accessories--that will help you produce that macro magic.

Article: After-Capture Techniques for Close-Ups.Solving problems digitally that you can't possibly solve when shooting.

One of the great boons of digital photography is that the image-making process continues after you have taken your shot.

Article: Close-ups: Getting a Sharper Image.How to shoot up close and get tack-sharp results

The biggest challenge photographers face when shooting nature close-ups is how to get a sharp image.

Article: “Glowing” flower macro shots.A how-to tip from an online macro photography course that's only being taught once this year!

Since many of the yards and parks are full of flowers throughout the northern hemisphere, I wanted to share a really cool flower photography idea with you!

Article: Gearing up for Classy Close-ups.A look in a macro master's bag

One of the greatest experiences I regularly have as a photographer is glimpsing the tiny miracles of nature that come to light through close-up photography.

Article: Wide-Angle Macro Photography.Mini landscapes at 1:1 magnification

I enjoy working with different equipment to get ‘close’ to subjects with a camera, but I especially like adding thin extension tubes to shorter focal length lenses to create wide angle close-ups.

Article: Macro lens quick buying guide.A brief look at true macro lenses - Updated for Spring 2011

If you have a zoom lens that says it’s a “Macro,” don’t believe it. Sure it’ll get you close, likely to within 1:3 magnification (that’s 1/3 life-size on the film or sensor) but technically, true macro is considered 1:1 magnification—life-sized--or higher.

Article: Which Focal Length Macro Lens Is Best For You?.The long and the short of macro lenses

Do you need a 180mm macro lens or will a 60mm do? What's the difference when both can deliver 1:1 magnification?

Article: Control Depth of Field in Macro Photography.Multiple shots plus Photoshop gives you focus flexibility

I love to shoot macro, especially of flowers. As I focus on a macro subject I am always enchanted by the soft background due to the very shallow depth of field I see through the viewfinder at macro magnifications.

Article: The Kitchen Table Studio.John Becket clears off dinner...and gets his creative juices flowing

People starting out in photography sometimes say, "If only I had a better camera..." or "If only I had a better lighting system...". They often blame their results on the fact they don't have a studio. It's not the camera, lights or the studio that matter so much as how well you use your imagination.

Article: Shoot Super Close-Ups of Snowflakes!.Photographing landscapes in reverse

How to use reversal rings and a wide-angle lens to get stunning super-close-ups of snow flakes.

Article: Nikon Macro Gear—AdoramaTV .Product Reviews

This week Mark will show us some great Nikon macro products, from macro lens to on-camera flashes.

Article: Macro Basics—AdoramaTV.Digital Photography 1 on 1

In this episode Mark will show us how to take those up close photos! Macro photography provides unique opportunities to produce creative and dramatic photos and Mark shows us a couple examples.

Article: Get closer with a close-up filter.Things to put in front of your lens

A filter that can transform your photographs

Article: Product Spotlight: Rose Holder Clamp .A flower-friendly gadget

I used to just stick my flowers in a vase to photograph them.

Article: A Better Angle for Down-To-Earth Shots.Find the right angle with this finder

Using a macro lens lets you get close but achieving a pleasing composition requires a good look through the viewfinder. But sometimes you need help getting down.

Article: Product Profile: Adorama Macro Focusing Rail Set.Keep Flower Shots On Track With A Rail

Here's a way to gain more precise control over your camera's position when shooting macro.

Article: The magic of the mundane.Don't overlook tiny beauty

Expand your creativity and refresh the joy of taking pictures.

Article: Explore a subject.Another "staycation" photography idea!

Let's do something that's environmentally friendly: Photograph a tree—and learn an object lesson about taking time to study the subject.

Article: Close-up Mode.Your guide to digital camera scene modes

Three rules apply to all close-up photos—all are governed by the unbendable Natural Laws of Physics.

Article: Against the wind.Make your close-ups a breeze when the wind is blowing

When you’re shooting flowers up close and personal, wind—even a gentle breeze—is Photographic Enemy Number One.

Article: How raindrops can transform a scene.Shoot through a window on a rainy day? The secret is the focus.

I’m sitting in my office, typing away, when something outside catches my eye: dark, menacing rain clouds! Sure enough, within minutes it’s pouring rain, and the wind is whipping it around. Drops are landing on the window.

Article: Get Down, Do Macro.You'll bee happy with the results

There is something magical about seeing a close-up, crystal-clear image of nature's details. However, if you want to get a great look at nature, you do not have to travel hours to a national forest or a wildlife preserve; you can look in your own yard!

Article: Extra Texture.Read all about it!

An important aspect of photographic composition is texture. The texture of skin is important in portraits (if a portrait subject’s skin texture is too rough, you may need to add a softening filter or do work in Photoshop), while objects in photos may have textures that set the mood of the image.

Article: Macro portfolio: Your photos.Six super macro shots from AIRC readers

Your turn

Article: 10 Quick Macro Shooting Tips.Eliminate the variables, and you'll end up with nothing but great shots

The secret to successful macro photography is eliminating the variables.

Article: Drops of inspiration.Images in water droplets and wine goblets are magical

After the next rain, stroll outdoors, paying attention to all the sparkling drops of water clinging to branches and bushes. Look closely. You'll see an upside down image of a nearby leaf or flower in each drop of water. What wonderful subjects for your photographs!

Article: Practice Makes Perfect in Close-up Photography.Use visual sleight-of-hand to get you started

Close-up photographs offer us a unique view of our world, especially when that world is pictured larger than life.