How to Use Macro Photography
Macro photography is taking close-up pictures of very small objects or larger objects usually photographed from a distance. It's a great way to get some unique shots and see objects in ways you might have never noticed them. Because the potential subjects are endless, you can practice macro photography inside on rainy days when you can't take pictures of anything else.
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Instructions
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Get a digital camera. Although film cameras will allow you to take macro photographs, digital cameras have made macro photography much better and much easier.
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Set up your camera. Enable your camera's macro focus, which is usually represented by a flower on digital cameras. Turn off the flash because the flash will cause a glare on your subject in macro photography.
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Choose a well-lit environment for your macro photography. Because you will not be able to use the flash, you will need good light. It is important that you position yourself off to the side or behind the major light source so that you do not block light from getting to your subject or cast shadows with your camera or body.
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Use a tripod whenever possible. Because the subject is so close in macro photography, minor camera shake can cause major blurriness. However, sometimes getting close to your subject will cause you not to be able to use a tripod. When this happens, take lots of pictures to ensure you get one good one.
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Zoom in as far as close as you want until the subject becomes out of focus. Most digital cameras will allow you to get within two or three inches of a subject but not any closer. Most cameras will allow you to set the macro focus range in feet or inches. Decide how close to the subject you need to get and set your camera appropriately to maximize your chances of an in-focus image.
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Use macro photography to take pictures of everyday objects to show them in a different way. Almost anything is a good subject for macro photography. Small objects that are hard to see will be interesting when blown up. Also, zoom in on textures of larger objects.
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Get a macro lens for your camera. Macro lenses improve your macro photography by allowing you to get closer to your subjects while staying in focus. Go to your camera manufacturer's website to see if a macro lens can be added to your camera.
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