Mastering Macro Photography

by David Taylor

With more manufacturers than ever before producing macro lenses and accessories, and digital technology offering fresh creative possibilities, there has never been a more exciting time to explore this macro world with your camera. This book explains the basics of equipment, focusing, exposure and magnification ratios alongside such topics as lighting for effect, employing color as a compositional device and using depth of field creatively.The author explores digital techniques such as focus stacking and the use of smartphone apps both to compose shots on a camera via WiFi connection and to trigger cameras when shooting at high speed. With subjects ranging from classic close-ups such as plants and insects to micrographics and abstracts, plus showcases of the greatest exponents of close-up, this is a complete manual for achieving creative and professional results.

Genres: Photography

176 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2017

About the author

This is the author who writes about photography techniques & camera guides.

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Reviews

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good photography book specialising in macro photography but relevant to a wider audience. I particularly liked the profile pages - the pages where specialist macro photographers were highlighted with an interview.

[Stefano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good intro to macro, with quick mentions of more advanced techniques, too.

Like the other books in the series, don't expect in-depth explanations of every detail, but I found this one to be very practitioner friendly and straight to the point.

A lot of info about needed gear and use cases is very welcome and most definitely useful for this specific kind of photography.

[Folkert Wierda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit basic for a book on this specialization. I will need to find better and more expert books on the topic of macro photography.