The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography

Author: Cyrill Harnischmacher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781681980522
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography is a comprehensive handbook on macro and close-up photography, offering both ambitious beginners and veteran photographers all the information they need to create great macro photographs. Experienced photographer and author Cyrill Harnischmacher covers: Explanations of all the concepts behind close-up and macro photography Equipment, including camera systems, macro lenses, close-up lenses, extension tubes, and reversing rings Shooting techniques such as high-speed photography using photoelectric sensors, light painting, focus stacking to extend depth of field, panoramic and infrared macros, extended contrast with HDR technology, and multiple exposures Tackling subject matter both in the field and in the studio Working creatively with ambient and artificial light Countless hands-on shooting tips Post-processing your macro images The book also offers insights about macro photo composition, discussing light, color, camera position, and focus. With more than 600 images and figures illustrating the various ways readers can document the world of the infinitesimal, this book is not only a technical guide, but also a source of inspiration giving readers ideas to run with and make their own. Finally, the book also includes do-it-yourself projects, offering solutions both for everyday shooting as well as for dealing with specific situations unique to macro photography.

Digital Macro and Close-Up Photography For Dummies

Author: Thomas Clark
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470930632
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
Provides information and examples on the equipment and techniques of macro and close-up photography.

Digital Macro & Close-up Photography (Revised and Expanded Edition)

Author: Ross Hoddinott
Publisher: GMC PUBLICATIONS LTD
ISBN: 1781451028
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Ross Hoddinott has completely revised, and also expanded upon, his hugely successful Digital Macro Photography book published by GMC Publications in 2007. This book takes you on an incredible journey into the macro world where you can see insects that look like aliens or the hidden symmetries of plants. Technical terms, the basic techniques and how to get the best from your camera are all explained in an easy-to-follow way, accompanied by stunning example shots and invaluable tips.

The Complete Guide to Close-up & Macro Photography

Author: Paul Harcourt Davies
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780715312766
Category : Macrofotografia
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Explore the hidden world of pattern, texture and detail to create stunning images without breaking the bank.

Focus on Close-up and Macro Photography

Author: Clive Branson
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0240823982
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 202

Book Description
Learn the fundamendamentals of shooting up close with this new addition to the Focus On series

Close-up & Macro

Author: Robert Thompson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
This practical guide to the world of macro photography is a thorough survey of the equipment required for film and digital users and a detailed explanation of the techniques required for photographing popular close-up subjects.

Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking

Author: Julian Cremona
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847977200
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 323

Book Description
This practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. The techniques described explore ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine or from freshwater. All the key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way, for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to focus stacking, with both software and further enhancements covered. Topics covered include an explanation of the equipment and techniques needed to gain extreme close-ups; advice on different lighting and support equipment, including the practicalities of tanks and aquatic organisms; suggestions on how to achieve sharpness, detail and ultimate depth of field; and coverage of all aspects of focus stacking with ideas for improvement. Step-by-step examples cover a wide range of wildlife. Superbly illustrated with 219 colour photographs.

David Busch's Close-up and Macro Photography

Author: David D. Busch
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781133600701
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Here it is--a compact, camera-bag-friendly field guide specially created to help you take great close-up and macro photographs. No matter which digital SLR you own, DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE gives you the tools and techniques you'll need to achieve beautiful results when working up close with your subjects--flowers, insects, jewelry, you name it. In six information-packed chapters, filled with helpful checklists, tables, and charts, this concise guide distills the fundamentals of good close-up and macro photography and puts them at your fingertips, showing you how to shoot specific close-up situations and subjects under a variety of conditions. Full-color illustrations show you what results to expect from particular camera settings. From quick setup advice through tips on lighting, lenses, and more, DAVID BUSCH'S CLOSE-UP AND MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY COMPACT FIELD GUIDE will help you get great close-up results every time.

Flash Techniques for Macro and Close-up Photography

Author: Rod Deutschmann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781608952908
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
There is something magical about macro and close-up images. They provide a glimpse of a world few ever see and fewer still understand. But there is a reason these images come mostly from master photographers: this type of work requires a high level of technical ability and creative vision. In Flash Techniques for Macro and Close-Up Photography, acclaimed photography instructors Rod and Robin Deutschmann show readers the ins and outs of creating outstanding images of small subjects.

Beyond Extreme Close-Up Photography

Author: Julian Cremona
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785004662
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 261

Book Description
Extreme macrophotography opens up a new world for photographers, particularly biologists. By photographing subjects way beyond just life size magnifications, this book takes you a step closer to the very cells that make up organisms. Written with clarity and detail, Julian Cremona's book is the perfect guide and sister title to Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking. His enthusiasm for and knowledge of his subject makes this book an essential companion for everyone interested in photography and discovering the minutiae of the natural world. Advises on equipment and on low-cost and DIY photography solutions. Explains how to use a microscope and its potential for photographers. Instructs how to light, support and prepare a subject for best results. Covers focus stacking: how to produce composite images with incredible depth of field. Encourages experimentation and suggests ways to develop extreme close-up ideas. A superb guide to taking stunning, detailed photographs at x5 to x30 magnification and more. Captures nature as rarely seen before. Will be of great interest to photographers, biologists, naturalists, scientists and natural historians. A natural companion title to Extreme Close-Up Photography and Focus Stacking.