Introduction

Looking at the world on a smaller scale opens up whole new possibilities for photography. Unique and interesting images are easily achievable by taking a close look! Technically, the word macro in photography means being able to take a photo that is a 1:1 full-frame-shot to film/sensor size ratio. You can achieve greater magnification by using extension tubes, close-up filters, or reverse mounting a lens. Though the term MACRO is debatable, I like to think of macro photography as any photo taken on a much smaller scale, showing details and perspectives of things you would not normally see or take notice of.

This guide will show you how to get good macro shots with a Digital SLR camera and a macro lens - no extensions tubes, close-up filters, etc.

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List of Contents

1. Guide Introduction
2. What You Need
3. An Eye for Small Things
4. The Right Conditions
5. Flash
6. Focus: The Exact Point? Move your body!
7. The Correct Aperture
8. Active Framing
9. Size Doesn't Matter
10. Macro Photography Ethics