Digital Macro and Close–Up Photography For Dummies - Softcover

Clark, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470930632 ISBN 13: 9780470930632

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Synopsis

Master macro techniques and capture brilliant up-close photos Macro photography uses specialty lenses and advanced digital cameras to capture stunning up-close images. This book helps you understand the nuances of macro techniques so you can take unique and remarkable close-up digital photos. Equipment recommendations, helpful tips, and coverage of specialized elements that are exclusive to macro photography all aim to make you more savvy and comfortable with macro and close-up techniques. In addition, the easy-to-follow steps and suggested exercises go a long way to make you more familiar with your camera's capabilities so that you can take fantastic photos. * Introduces the techniques of macro photography and explores how to capture stunning close-up digital photos * Reviews using macro lenses, extension tubes, reversing rings, and other camera equipment and accessories * Shares tips for exposure and lighting techniques in the macro format * Addresses depth of field, working distance, and framing when shooting * Covers where to find subjects to shoot and setting up your macro studio With full-color examples and technique comparisons, this fun and friendly book presents step-by-step guidance for taking your close-up photography skills to the next level.

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Review:

a useful and clearly written primer on one of the more demanding photographic genres. (Digital Camera Magazine, September 2012)

From the Back Cover:

Master macro techniques and capture brilliant close-upphotographs

This hands-on, friendly guide helps you understand the nuancesof macro techniques so you can take unique and remarkable digitalphotos. With full-color examples, technique comparisons, andequipment recommendations, it gives you the skills to master thisart form and capture stunning detail with every click of yourcamera.

• Develop an eye for details -- learn to train your eye tosee things from a macro and close-up viewpoint to snap gorgeouslydetailed photos

• Take the quip out of equipment -- get the 411 on thedifferent types of equipment available and your best options forspecific purposes and projects

• Let there be light -- find out how to apply differentstyles of lighting in order to achieve the best photographicresults

• Get your gadgets in gear -- put your tools to use withhelpful guidance on photographing specific subjects and ways youcan make postproduction improvements

Open the book and find:

• Plain-English explanations of macro photography techniques

• The difference between macro and close-up

• The equipment you need (and the equipment that's nice tohave)

• Advice on how to choose the right lens for you

• Lighting do's and don't's

• Macro and close-up photography in nature

• Tips for getting your subject to relax

• How to edit your photos in postproduction

Learn to:

• Use specialty lenses and cameras to capture stunning up-closeimages

• Master techniques like the professionals

• Practice your skills with suggested exercises

IN FULL COLOR!

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0470930632
• ISBN 13: 9780470930632
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336