Chapter 4
Close-Ups
IN THIS CHAPTER
Composing effective close-ups
Increasing shutter speed for crisp shots
Magnifying the scene with diopters
Using a reversing ring for an extreme close-up
Setting up a studio shot
I love zooming in and capturing close-ups. I’m always on the lookout to photograph unique details from a different perspective.
Photographing close-ups is a really fun way to express yourself as a photographer. You focus on smaller details than usual, which encourages you to grow creatively. Over time, you really do start to see things in a different light, whether the photo is of a flower, a bracelet, ice on a door, or a penny.
You don’t have to have anything besides a dSLR and a typical zoom lens (see Book 2, Chapter 1) to enjoy close-up photography. However, you can invest in macro lenses and other gear that will help you capture close-ups and macros more effectively. In this chapter, I share how I captured five of my favorite close-ups.
Zoom In
Not every close-up ...
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