March 2015
Beginner
240 pages
5h 58m
English
Overview
Close-up and macro photography is one of the most popular types
of photography among digital photographers today. After the
big-range zoom, a macro lens is typically one of the next
purchases considered by serious outdoor photographers and amateur
photographers looking for close-up capability in all zoom
lenses.
Yet hobbyist photographers struggle. Many macro shots just
don’t make it–not sharp, confusing backgrounds, muddled
compositions, misplaced sharpness, and distracting light. Even more
advanced photographers find challenges working with depth of field,
dealing with light, and using different focal lengths up
close.
You need a book that goes beyond the camera manuals to teach you
how to select and use various lenses to take great macro shots.
This guide by pro photographer Rob Sheppard will help you conquer
the fundamentals and capture stunning pictures.
Sheppard starts with the basics. He discusses factors such as depth
of field, perspective, and compression and which types of lenses
are right for your style of shooting. You will have a better
understanding of your equipment and understand your choices for
investing in lenses.
Beautifully illustrated with large, compelling photos, this book
teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the
image you want every time you pick up the camera.
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