Macro photography 2. The term macro used to refer to the capture of an insect or whatever that resulted in an image on the 35mm film frame 24x36mm that ranged from 110 to 11 the size of the original subject. There are similarities between the two but they are not the same thing as this post will show you. After lunch we will hold an image critique and have a general discussion of macro photography. Looking at technical aspects macro photography is a challenging area to be a part of.
In macro photography you should aim to capture a sharp image of your tiny subject with all or nearly all of the subject in sharp focus. Sometimes macro photography is referred to as micro photography. In this video i tried out macro photography for the first time with canon 100mm 28l macro lens. First an explanatory note for all those with a modicum of photo history and tech basics.
Make a list of prompts and. Day 2 sunday april 5 2020. In this article ill be sharing 10 macro photography tips for beginners who are just starting out in the genre. For macro photography both dslrs and mirrorless cameras can work very well.
The key is to pick a camera that lets you use a good macro lens and ideally one which has as little lag as possible between seeing your subject pressing the shutter button and having the image recorded. Depth of field page 2 of 5. Check out liesl and her channel that inspired me to make thi. Next we will work with tent diffusers for all forms of macro photography.
Using a macro lens on a dslr is the optimum way to travel. Photography and camera news reviews and inspiration. How do you find ideas and inspiration for macro photography. Best cameras for macro photography.
The deep depth of field of these cameras is an advantage for macro work. What is macro photography. To learn macro photography from start to finish you should begin by reading the tips and techniques in this guide taught by an award winning macro photographer exhibited at the smithsonian museum of natural history. Dont wait for a spark of inspiration all you have to do is look for it be on the lookout all the time.