Getting into Macro photography - An Introduction
Getting into Macro photography - An Introduction | ||
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Although there are dedicated photographers who specialize in the scenic, architectural, and travel photography, all three of those types of picture taking are also popular with dabblers who dip their toes into those creative waters from time to time. However, macro, or close-up, photography tends to become a way of life for anyone who tries it seriously. Part of the reason is that to get the very best macro photos you might have to make an investment in a gadget or two. That's especially true if you're working with a digital SLR. Most non-SLR digital models can focus down to an inch or so with no additional equipment, but to get that close with a dSLR you'll often need a special lens or a screw-on close-up attachment, and may find the need (real or imagined) for other accessories. Once you've got the right gear, macro photography tends to become an infectious pursuit, and the only way to scratch the itch is to take more macro photos. Every type of photography presents its own challenges and unique rewards, and macro, or close-up, photography is no exception. Some types of close-up pictures involve inanimate objects that will remain stolidly in front of your camera for hours while you arrange lighting and choose the perfect angle. Other macro photographs picture flighty living creatures that can scarcely be coaxed to remain in the frame long enough for an exposure or two. You can take leisurely close-up pictures indoors in a mini-studio of your devising, or take your work outdoors and suffer the vagaries of the environment. Macro photographs can picture the familiar in new ways, or result in images that are abstract and thought-provoking. In short, if you're jaded by portraiture, no longer turned on by taking scenic photographs, and have had enough of action photography for a while, macro photography is a whole new ballgame. The rules are easy to learn, and you probably already have all the skills you need to knock one out of the metaphorical park. Getting up-close and personal can spark your creative energies and prove to be a rewarding outlet. . | ||