Macro Photography
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In this macro photography tutorial, Maria Perez takes you on a tour of her DIY photography studio, and shows you the the equipment you can use to create macro photos at home, as well as some DIY backdrop ideas. We're sure you'll find her suggestions helpful, so come back often for more informative videos at BandH.com!
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Anne Belmont’s passion for flower photography shows through her ethereal and magical photos. In this photography seminar, Anne will give a peek into her techniques: how she uses life experiences in her visual storytelling and how she takes risks and experiments. She will also cover how Lensbaby allowed her to create her abstract and fine art photos in-camera, as its lenses allow for a shallow depth of field.
We hope this presentation will
Over time I’ve been fortunate to have been able to shoot with almost every type of film and digital camera imaginable. The funny thing is, out of all of them, the camera that to this day amazes me the most is a pinhole camera I made out of a shoe box. Best part? I used it to photograph a magazine story and (thank goodness) the editors loved the results.
All Photographs © Allan Weitz 2020
Pinhole cameras are as basic as it gets. A darkened box with a pinhole on one side and a piece of photosensitive paper or film on the opposite side of the
If you ask the average photographer what the difference between a macro lens and a “regular” lens is, they will tell you macro lenses enable you to get closer to your subject than regular, or conventional, lenses. While this is true, the ability to focus close is only part of the story. The other part of the story has to do with an optical characteristic called “curvature of field,” of which there are two types—flat-field and curved-field.
All Photographs © Allan Weitz 2020
Most consumer lenses are curved-field lenses, and as you might have
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Looking for flower photography tips? Look no further! In this photography tutorial, we share essential gear, settings, and other tips for beginners looking to blossom into flower photography. For more useful tips on getting in close with your camera, click for our Macro Photography page!
Typing #food into Instagram's search bar returns more than 450 million posts, making the search for food photographers on this social platform somewhat akin to "shooting fish in a barrel." Yet, while the number of followers to the most popular feeds surpasses the million mark, when it comes to the topic of food, it's a common occurrence for cookbook authors, recipe creators, food stylists, and celebrity chefs to add the term "photographer" to their skill set, thereby magnifying the popularity of this flavorful subject.
To assemble this current
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We show you tips and tricks for ring photography. Similar to our product photography video, we’ll be using a tabletop setup and a combination of natural light and studio lighting.
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We show you how to combine landscape and food photography at home. These photography ideas are a fantastic way to let your creativity and imagination run wild!
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Whether you’re looking for an opportunity in commercial photography or seeking out creative photography ideas, this tutorial is for you! We teach you how to create paint cloud photos, from photo shoot to Photoshop.
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Photographing small objects is a unique challenge, and if you want to know the right gear to showcase those items, the best I would say is to look no further than a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a macro lens. After slapping a sweet macro lens on your camera, you will be amazed at the brand-new world you have access to—one that is tough to imagine. You’ll be able to capture the beauty of a water droplet or the surprising detail found in an everyday object. And, if you are lucky enough to be a working photographer, it can boost your product
Calling up the hashtag #macro on Instagram currently reveals more than 18 million posts, with #macrophotography coming in a close second at more than 10 million. Numbers like that make finding individual feeds that stand out from the pack somewhat akin to searching for a needle in a haystack. There is certainly no shortage of talent, but more often than not, individual feeds include a smattering of macro views, along with the rest of the kitchen sink.
To assemble this current selection, we sought out consistency of subject matter that included
When it comes to product photography, few items can be as frustrating as jewelry. Reflective surfaces, tiny details, and amorphous shapes are just a few of the challenges confronting photographers brave enough to tackle this subject. Luckily, with the right tools and a little planning, many of the headaches associated with jewelry photography can be greatly reduced.
Choosing the Right Camera Setup
Most cameras fitted with normal-length to telephoto lenses can produce passable results photographing jewelry. However, if you want the best-quality
Even though macro photography is one of the more dynamic genres of photography, physically it’s also one of the most static. It’s also usually performed in controlled situations, with the option to work from a tripod at whichever working distance is available. For these reasons, and out of convention, most macro lenses available feature normal to short telephoto focal lengths. The focal length of a macro lens typically isn’t one of the special attributes of these lenses, at least compared to their close-focusing, high-magnification
In recognition of B&H Photo Macro Week, this week's FAQ topic is—you guessed it—macro lenses.
What is a macro lens?
Macro lenses are generally defined as lenses that can photograph an object at life-size (1:1) or half life-size (1:2) magnification.
Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD Lens
Are macro lenses available in different focal lengths?
Yes. For full-frame 35mm cameras, macro lenses that focus down
How does one get up close and interact with world-class photographers when social distancing is enforced? In the past seven years, the creative collective Out of Chicago has produced immersive, hands-on photography conferences in epic outdoor destinations such as Moab, Yosemite, and Acadia National Park, bringing together more than a dozen world-class photographers to teach and shoot side-by-side with attendees. When COVID-19 began to cancel everyone's photography workshops and events, Out of Chicago’