Special techniques for creating unique, artistic, close-up
images
Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining
popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with
taking great close-ups: depth of field, focus, and exposure.
Copublished with Photoworkshop.com, a leading online educational
resource for both beginning and professional photographers, this
task-oriented reference allows readers to learn by doing and offers
outstanding examples and instructions. Special techniques for
creating unique, artistic, close-up images
Macro, or
close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all
of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups: depth of
field, focus, and exposure. Copublished with Photoworkshop.
Focus on the incredible world all around you Fabric
textures. A beetle′s wing. A hood ornament. Dew shimmering on a
petal. With this essential book, you′ll learn to make
magnificent photos of little things and small portions of bigger
things. Discover what equipment you′ll need and how to achieve
amazing effects with lighting and depth of field. Test your new-found
skills by completing the assignments in each chapter and get feedback
at pwsbooks.com. You′ll develop a new view of life′s small
wonders. - Explore your camera′s functionality and
optional lenses
-
Experiment with natural light, reflectors,
and flash units -
Recognize macro opportunities in everyday
surroundings -
Discover the fun of the 20-step challenge
-
Fix common macro problems with digital editing and apply
creative effects Focus on the incredible world all
around you Fabric textures. A beetle′s wing. A hood
ornament. Dew shimmering on a petal. With this essential book,
you′ll learn to make magnificent photos of little things and
small portions of bigger things. Discover what equipment you′ll
need and how to achieve amazing effects with lighting and depth of
field. Test your new-found skills by completing the assignments in
each chapter and get feedback at pwsbooks.com. You′ll develop a
new view of life′s small wonders. - Explore your
camera′s functionality and optional lenses
-
Experiment
with natural light, reflectors, and flash units -
Recognize
macro opportunities in everyday surroundings -
Discover the
fun of the 20-step challenge -
Fix common macro problems
with digital editing and apply creative effects About the
Author. Credits. Acknowledgments. Foreword.
Introduction. Chapter 1: First Steps Into a Macro World.
What is Macro Photography? Can I Afford to be a Macro
Photographer? Why Anyone Can Take Great Macro Photographs. Try
It Now. Chapter 2: Equipment. Macro on a Digital
Compact Camera. Macro with a dSLR Camera. Flash and Lighting.
Tripods. Chapter 3: Lighting in Macro Photography.
Why Do You Need Good Lighting? Making the Most of Natural Light.
Minimizing Vibrations. Artificial Lighting. Using the
Light to Set the Mood. White Balance. Chapter 4: The Macro
in Everyday Objects. A Different Way of Looking at the World.
Action Macro Photography. Photographing Shiny Objects.
Chapter 5: Flowers. Challenges when Photographing Outdoors.
Selecting Flowers to Photograph. Working with Depth of Field.
Lighting Techniques. Chapter 6: Textures. What are
Textures? Putting Textures into Context. Photographing
Textures. Lighting Considerations. Composition. Ideas for
Textures Worth Trying. Chapter 7: Insects.
Photographing Insects. Approaching Insects. Working with
Insects in Their Environment. Moving Subjects and Shallow Depth of
Field. Photographing Insects in Flight. Chapter 8:
Abstracts. Exploring Colors. Using Selective Focus for
Artistic Expression. Introducing Grain. Painting with Light.
Emphasizing Obscure Details. Taking a Closer Look at
Magazines. Chapter 9: People. Taking a Closer Look at
Eyes. Macro-Inspired Portraiture. Chapter 10: The Digital
Darkroom. Building a Digital Darkroom. Understanding What
All the Buttons Do. Fixing Common Issues in Macro Photos.
Photographing in RAQ Format. High -Level Digital Editing
Techniques. Appendix A: Internet Resources. Appendix B:
Contributing Photographers. Glossary. Index. HAJE JAN
KAMPS has been a freelance writer and photographer as well as an
editor. In addition to his popular do-it-yourself photography blog,
photocritic.org, Haje is known for creative inventions such as the
macro extension tube he made from a Pringles can. | 
