Open up a whole new world of possibilities with the art of macro photography. Capture tiny things in huge detail and make everyday objects appear larger than life. Teach Yourself Macro Photography covers everything you need to embark on a journey of close-up photography – from the specialist kit required, to picking the perfect subject, shooting creatively and editing to absolute perfection.
Welcome to Tech yourself Macro Photography
Teach Yourself Macro Photography
INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: MACRO ART • Take a look at a collection of highly rated imagery from the last few years of the Macro Art contest www.igpoty.com
TECHNIQUES • Discover essential skills
DISCOVER magical MACRO • Learn these essential techniques and start shooting next-level close-up images like the pros
SELECT THE PERFECT LENS • Macro optics are highly specialised tools – understand their key features
PICK THE RIGHT SUBJECT • Selecting the best specimen for study with your camera is an essential skill
RISE TO THE CHALLENGE • Perfect your technique and overcome the key challenges of macro photography, for consistent professional results
LOOK BEYOND THE OBVIOUS • Make your macro shots about more than high magnification with these imaginative techniques
TAKE YOUR LANDSCAPES TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH THIS COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
MACRO ON A BUDGET • Delve into this fascinating genre and get great results without breaking the bank
MAKE THE RIGHT KIT CHOICES • Explore the benefits of both pro and inexpensive shooting options
REVERSE YOUR LENS • This quirky method is an obvious option for affordable macro images
USE EXTENSION TUBES • Gain magnification using your existing lens and overcome a few drawbacks
LEARN TO LIGHT EFFECTIVELY • There are plenty of different solutions for brightening your close captures
CLOSE-UP PHOTOGRAPHY • Follow our tips, ideas and techniques to capture amazing macro shots that transform everyday subjects into extraordinary images
MASTER CREATIVE MACRO • Look beyond the basics and learn to shoot close-up with added drama
FOCUS ON TEXTURE • Look more closely at easily accessible subjects and shoot mesmerising natural and artificial patterns where you can
WORK WITH BACKGROUNDS • Add extra depth to your images by introducing perfectly complementary backdrops for your subjects
EXPERIMENT WITH ABSTRACT • Look beyond the obvious and find unique images in both novel and often-shot subjects
PLAY WITH PERSPECTIVE • Consider new camera angles to reveal the macro world in an original and exciting way
CREATE A MINIATURE WORLD • Build your own scenes and take advantage of shallow depth-of-field for unique, imaginative images
EDIT YOUR MACRO SHOTS LIKE A PRO • Give your close-up images the ‘wow’ factor with four essential editing techniques that guarantee success
ULTIMATE SHARPNESS • Use focus stacking for a large depth-of-field that guarantees the subject is pin-sharp
MAKE DETAIL POP OUT • Enhance fine detail with a sharpening method that focuses on all areas of images, including texture
ACCENTUATE DETAIL • Use an unconventional technique involving desaturation to draw attention to detail
TAKE CONTROL • Show more detail across the image using a highly effective and easy to use formula in Photoshop
BE INSPIRED • Learn from the professionals
HIDDEN WORLD • Macro photography specialist Mike Tully discusses his approach to shooting detailed and creative close-up images of insect and spider subjects
HELP ME SHOOT A BUG’S LIFE! • Join wildlife pro Ross Hoddinott and reader Andy Stafford as they travel around Cornwall looking...