Back in the days of film cameras, macro (or micro) photography referred to an image magnification that was 1:1 or greater in relation to the 35mm film frame. Today, most of compact cameras, bridge cameras and DSLRs (entry level to intermediate) have a macro mode.
Macro photography is a set of techniques that let you focus a
little bit closer than usual. Close-up and macro photography is
achievable in many ways, even without a dedicated macro lens. In this series of tutorials and articles we explore some of the most popular macro-photography lenses and methods for close-up photography.
Posts in this series
Macro Photography in 60 Seconds
Macro Equipment: Getting Started With Close-Up Photography
Full-Frame vs. Crop-Sensor Cameras for Macro Photography
Finding Macro Inspiration at Home
Finding Macro Inspiration in the Garden
Abstract and Colourful Close-Ups
Focus Stacking for Extended Depth of Field
Make, Find, and Improvise: Creative Backgrounds For Still Life and Macro Photographs
How to Make a Colourful Bubble Macro Photo with Oil and Water
How to Create High-Key Macro Photos With Axial Lighting
How to Photograph Coins with Dramatic Low Key Lighting
Creating Macro Photography Scenarios: Tiny Worlds
4 Fab Forest Finds for Autumn Close-Up Photography
Make an Autumn Photo Montage in Photoshop
70 Stunning Examples of Macro and Close-Up Photography
How to Create a Fantasy Macro Drop Photograph
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