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If you are looking for a variation to photography that is interesting and fun to publish, try photographing small objects, such as toy cars and action figures. This niche has become quite popular over the past years, especially amongst young adults. The concept is simple; make something small appear full-sized. The photograph in this article is one example where a scale model of a Mini Cooper was shot at a low angle. There is usually no need to purchase specialized equipment, such as macro lenses or light rings. Oftentimes, a quality point and shoot camera is all you need to create interesting and creative shots. There are a few methods to employ when shooting small objects that will help create the appearance of making the objects appear full-scale. Read the rest of this entry »

Outdoor photography has always been one of my favorite activities. Of all the things to see in the world, I find wildflowers to be one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Wildflowers have a way of displaying a unique beauty that can make even the most fledgling photographer look like a pro. Wildflower photographers generally fall into two categories; those who target a specific genus, and those who are easily excited and will take whatever they get. Admittedly, I place myself in the latter category. I look at wildflowers as a treat to be appreciated through blind ignorance. For those who are more learned in the finer areas of botany, wildflowers are often specimens worthy of a targeted pursuit. No matter what degree your passion lies, there are some techniques that can enhance your experience and make your wildflower photographs pop. Read the rest of this entry »

Have you ever marveled at those pictures of close-up objects where you can’t hardly even tell what it is you’re looking at? Or what about those amazing shots of the rainbow colored insects that seem almost as if they were a life-size animal caught roaming the underbrush of some far away jungle. All of these types of photographs fall into the special category of Macro Photography.

Macro photography is somewhat of a diverse selection of photographic tastes. You’ll find one group of people that shoot primarily smaller bug-type things or water droplets on flowers. Others like to zoom up on seemingly mundane household objects (pencil erasers, burnt match-heads, etc) and see what they look like magnified by 20x. Still others like to capture miniature scenes in doll-houses or mock-ups of battles with tiny little toy soldiers. Basically, though, if it’s small and you can somehow capture it with your camera, it’ll fall under the heading of macro photography.

So if you’re interested in trying out a little bit of this kind of photography, where do you start? First of all, you have to decide if your Read the rest of this entry »

Just about every digital P&S camera today has a macro mode which allows it to focus in on a subject that is extremely close to the lens.

Some models only let you get as close as 5 inches but others will allow you to shoot up to half an inch to your subject. The great thing about it is that you can capture great amount of detail often lost on photos taken even from the slight distance.

It could be harder to focus as the depth of field is very narrow in macro photography. Some macro photos require manual focus and a tripod. But the reward can be striking.