Macro Photography

Macro photography reveals a world that exists right in front of us but is invisible to the naked eye — the texture of a butterfly wing, the geometry of a snowflake, the detail in a flower's stamen. Getting there requires specific gear and a patient, methodical approach. This section covers macro lenses, extension tubes, ring flash, focus stacking, and the field techniques that produce sharp, beautifully lit close-up images.
The Ups and Downs of Using Macro Lenses For Portraiture

The Ups and Downs of Using Macro Lenses For Portraiture

Some photographers love using macro lenses for portraiture. Others hate it. The choice of using a macro lens when shooting portraits thus becomes an individual one which has a myriad of upsides and downsides which we will cover in this article.