Basic Photography Techniques

Photographic techniques on macro photography

• Black and White
• Infrared photography
• 3-D photography
• Flash photography
• Large Format Photography
• Video Photography
• Macro photography
• Night photography

Macro photography is photography that is done up close. In Macro photography the subject, as it appears on the film, is approximately the same size or larger as it is in real life. This is a magnification process performed by a macro lens. The depth of field (the space in front of and behind the object) option in focussing is important as well as the consideration of lighting importance in macro photography. The magnification process of macro photgraphy has to do with lens aperture settings as well as compostion.

Digital cameras are quite useful in macro photography. even low grade digital cameras can perform close ups of small things. One of the best benefits of digital macro photography is the preview option of the photo. If the close up isnt working the photgrapher knows immediately and can try a new idea without waiting for his or her film to be developed. Theone thing to be remembered about digital is the object in the viewfinder isnt necessarily centered in the frame and the LCD screen should be utilized when doing macro digital photography. The best approach in macro photography is to focus on the middle of the subject or, if taking photos of more than one thing in one shot focus on the middle object. Even lighting for flat objects is crucial for detail and color. when taking photos of small things such as miniatures or jewelry, light tents can be of use. The object is placed inside a small tent made of a traslucent material andlight is shined through the material onto the object. This creates even lighting, accentuating all the details in what would otherwise be shaded areas.

Film camera macro photography involves the same process as digital photgraphy with the exception of two things. The first thing is the object in the viewfinder is where it is located outside of the view finder and an LCD screen isn't necessary. The second is related to the first in that once the shot is taken the photographer has to wait until the film is developed to see the result.

Its best to use an external flash when shooting macro photography. an inner flash doesn't allow for texture or detail, rather its just a short burst of harsh light. An external flash can be positioned in any spot that is beneficial to the photographer and the subject. An ideal flash for macro photography is called a ring flash. Ring flashes are flat and attach to the lens and seom have the option of firing one side at a time to get the benefit of the detail of the subject of the photo.