Photopedia: The Ultimate Digital Photography Resource

26. Macro Photography

Macro photography is the art of taking close-up photographs of very small objects. And it is an art, both in terms of the artistic skill required and the artistic results you can create.

A good macro photograph involves more than just putting your camera close to the subject and pressing the shutter release. You have to master your camera’s macro mode, consider the use of a separate macro lens, and figure out the best way to ...