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Book SynopsisWant to get the best out of your digital camera? Not quite sure how to capture up-close shots? Want easy to follow, expert advice on the best ways to creatively capture macro shots you can be proud of?
This is your ticket to go beyond a snapshot to create a fine art print that you'll be so proud of. Macro and close-up photography involves a unique skill set in terms of exposure, lighting, and of course, composition in particular. You can take a quick photo of a sunflower in your back yard that will look mundane and typical OR you could learn how to take a picture of just a part of it-up close-and create a work of art. Let this book be your guide!
Table of ContentsPART 1: What Is Macro Photography?
. The Difference Between Close-Up and Macro Photography
. The Difficulty with Macro Photography
. Extension Accessories for Close-Up Photography
. Choosing the Right Lens and Camera
. Tripods
. Flash and Reflectors
PART 2: Composition
. Your eye isn't the camera's eye
. Framing
. Focus the mind as much as the camera
. Rule of Thirds
. Depth of Field
. Bracketing
. Shutter Speed
. ISO
. Digital Noise
. Histogram
. White Balance
PART 3: Flower Photography
. Fun or Ser!ous?
. Photography is all About Observing
. The Anatomy of a Flower
. Why is the Background so Important?
. Eliminating Distractions
. Positive & Negative Space
. Horizontal versus Vertical
. Lines, Shapes and Patterns
. Color, Black & White and Sepia
. Leaves
. Filters
. Aesthetics
PART 4: Lighting
. Front lighting
. Back lighting
. Silhouettes
. Side lighting
. Diffused lighting
. Weather
. Studio lighting
PART 5: Subjects to Photograph
. Automotive Photography
. Falling Droplets
. Smoke Trails
. Lit Matches
. Water Refractions
. Water
. Ice
. Glass
. Fabrics
. Synthetic Textures
. Fruit
PART 6: Publishing Your Images
. Magazines
. Book Publishers
. Self-Publishing
. Stock Photography
. Advertising and Promotions
. Greeting Cards and Calendars
