Macro Photography Macro photography is extreme close-up photography, usually of very small subjects, in which the size of the subject in the photograph is greater than life size

Macro is a great area of photography as you can take macro shots where ever you are. Find small details of larger objects to create abstract looking images, or maybe you want to take pictures of creepy crawlies like spiders and beetles (my favourite subject) or maybe close ups of flowers.

When you are actually taking the close up shots you will need to keep the camera totally still, so using tripod or a sitting the camera down on a bench to shoot is a good idea. You will also need to be patient, especially with insects as they are very quick, so get used to the settings which work best on your camera so you are able to get the shot quickly when you need to.

If you choose nature, focus on line, pattern and color

Be unique and creative with your shots! Background should be blurred

Creative Photo 2 Assignment: Take 10 photos that are Macro using both nature and non-organic emphasis on detail, pattern, and texture

Final Adjustments: Crop your favorite 3 as 8x10 (always save cropped images as a COPY) and label 1, 2, 3) Other 7 images are 5x7, labeled 4-10 A few can be BW if choose , otherwise all color Upload all 10 photos on class page, in order. I will show you details later.