The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography
The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography

Author: Cyrill Harnischmacher

Publisher:

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781681980522

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The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography is a comprehensive handbook on macro and close-up photography, offering both ambitious beginners and veteran photographers all the information they need to create great macro photographs. Experienced photographer and author Cyrill Harnischmacher covers: Explanations of all the concepts behind close-up and macro photography Equipment, including camera systems, macro lenses, close-up lenses, extension tubes, and reversing rings Shooting techniques such as high-speed photography using photoelectric sensors, light painting, focus stacking to extend depth of field, panoramic and infrared macros, extended contrast with HDR technology, and multiple exposures Tackling subject matter both in the field and in the studio Working creatively with ambient and artificial light Countless hands-on shooting tips Post-processing your macro images The book also offers insights about macro photo composition, discussing light, color, camera position, and focus. With more than 600 images and figures illustrating the various ways readers can document the world of the infinitesimal, this book is not only a technical guide, but also a source of inspiration giving readers ideas to run with and make their own. Finally, the book also includes do-it-yourself projects, offering solutions both for everyday shooting as well as for dealing with specific situations unique to macro photography.

Closeup Shooting
Closeup Shooting

Author: Cyrill Harnischmacher

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781933952093

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A guide to closeup photography, including information on equipment, lighting, framing, and more.

Close-up & Macro
Close-up & Macro

Author: Robert Thompson

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13:

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This practical guide to the world of macro photography is a thorough survey of the equipment required for film and digital users and a detailed explanation of the techniques required for photographing popular close-up subjects.

David Busch's Close-up and Macro Photography
David Busch's Close-up and Macro Photography

Author: David D. Busch

Publisher: Cengage Learning

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781133600701

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Here it is--a compact, camera-bag-friendly field guide specially created to help you take great close-up and macro photographs. No matter which digital SLR you own, DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE gives you the tools and techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when working up close with your subjects--flowers, insects, jewelry, you name it. In six information-packed chapters, filled with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, this concise guide distills the fundamentals of good close-up and macro photography and puts them at your fingertips, showing you how to shoot specific close-up situations and subjects under a variety of conditions. Full-color illustrations show you what results to expect from particular camera settings. From quick setup advice through tips on lighting, lenses, and more, DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE will help you get great close-up results every time.

An Introduction To Macro And Close-Up Photography
An Introduction To Macro And Close-Up Photography

Author: Brent G. Betz

Publisher: Liberated Media LLC

Published: 2012-10-10

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13:

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An Introduction To Macro & Close-Up Photography, part of the DSLR Fundamentals series, is an eBook written specifically for those interested in learning more about the basics of macro and close-up photography. The book uses text, video links, diagrams, graphs, and charts to explain and teach a variety of concepts such as: - Understanding the difference between macro and close-up photography - Choosing dedicated macro equipment and learning how to use it - Modifying existing equipment for macro and close-up photography using reversing rings, extension tubes, macro couplers, and diopters - Creating on-camera, off-camera, and external lighting solutions - Do-It-Yourself projects for creating a variety of reflectors and diffusers - Learning an array of macro and close-up shooting techniques - Mastering the fundamental issues of shooting macro and close-up, such as depth of field, natural and artificial lighting, proper exposure, subject and camera movement, and principles of light and shadow - Employing elements of art and style for better bokeh, creative focus, unique perspective, inventive exposure, and proper composition - Processing macro and close-up photographs using editing software The volume also includes information and links to useful gadgets, equipment, graphics, and online communities relevant to macro and close-up photography. If you're a new or established photographer, someone interested in a different genre of photography, or someone who has an interest in shooting close-ups, this book will help you learn the basics needed to take beautiful macro and close-up photos.

Digital Macro Photography
Digital Macro Photography

Author: Ross Hoddinott

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861085306

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Contains images taken by the multi-award-winning macro photographer Ross Hoddinott, who showcases his particular talent with a collection of close-up images. Written for those new to both digital and macro photography, this title covers everything from equipment, techniques and subjects.

Close-up and Macro Photography
Close-up and Macro Photography

Author: Robert Thompson

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1317218051

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Focusing on fieldcraft techniques for macro and close-up photography, Thompson covers the vital but often overlooked skills necessary to achieve consistent professional results in the field. Case studies covering a broad and often challenging group of subjects from the seashore to your back garden form the core of the lavishly illustrated book. Biology, life history, subject behaviour and ethics along with best practice approaches are discussed in detail and underpinned with photographic tips. The book is divided into four sections—Digital Fundamentals, Fieldcraft & Methodology, Portfolio Case Studies, Digital Workflow & Presentation—covering the full photographic process from capture through to editing, captioning, development and storage are discussed. Moving beyond the surface-level approach to macro instruction, this book provides readers with techniques that work in the field. Illustrated with over 250 of the author's own inspiring images, this publication is a must for photographers, naturalists and anyone interested in improving their macro skills in the field.

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature
John Shaw's Closeups in Nature

Author: John Shaw

Publisher: Amphoto Books

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9780817440527

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One of the country's foremost nature photographers offers closeup techniques and covers exposure, equipment and composition along with special equipments and lenses.

Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking
Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking

Author: Julian Cremona

Publisher: Crowood

Published: 2014-04-30

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1847977200

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This practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. The techniques described explore ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine or from freshwater. All the key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way, for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to focus stacking, with both software and further enhancements covered. Topics covered include an explanation of the equipment and techniques needed to gain extreme close-ups; advice on different lighting and support equipment, including the practicalities of tanks and aquatic organisms; suggestions on how to achieve sharpness, detail and ultimate depth of field; and coverage of all aspects of focus stacking with ideas for improvement. Step-by-step examples cover a wide range of wildlife. Superbly illustrated with 219 colour photographs.