Photography 101: Shooting Macros and Close-Ups

Discover the world of close-up and macro shooting with this concise, approachable introduction.

Introduction

• Intro to macro and close up
• Gear for shooting macro and close up

1. Shooting Macro and Close Up in the Backyard

• Exploring textures as subjects
• Shooting macro: Flowers in a natural setting
• Addressing challenges of shooting outdoors
• Using high-speed sync to get light in a macro shot
• Putting concepts together in a more complex shot

2. Creating an Indoor Mini Studio

• Shooting indoors in a miniature studio
• Getting close with an indoor flower setup

3. Shooting Close-Up Photos of Insects and Animals

• Creating a set for shooting bugs
• Shooting a macro bug shot indoors
• Shooting close-up shots of pets

4. Shooting Close Up with the iPhone

• Working close up with the iPhone
• Working with macro lens attachments on an iPhone

Conclusion

• Goodbye