March 2, 2023
Top 12 Macro Photography Tips and Techniques
Close-up macro photography is great for really bringing out the detail of your subject. Colin Varndell offers 12 creative macro photography tips
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Macro photography
Tips and techniques on macro photography, including what is macro photography, how to shoot great macro photographs, best kit for macro photography, specific macro subjects, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great macro images.
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January 23, 2023
CUPOTY 04: Close-up photographer of the year winners announced
CUPOTY 04 (Close-up Photographer of the Year) winners share the stories and techniques behind their pictures with co-founder Tracy Calder.
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November 16, 2022
CUPOTY ‘Minimal’ competition open for entries
Get your cameras, smartphones and microscopes ready! This year CUPOTY wants your 'Minimal' close-ups, macro and micro photos.
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November 16, 2022
Top macro flower photography tips
Macro photography proves that small is beautiful, and is a wonderful way to reveal the intricacies of flowers. Sue Bishop shares her tips
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November 8, 2022
How to get great autumn macro shots
The leaves are turning, fungi are sprouting on the forest floor, and wildlife is hoarding food – autumn is the perfect time to refine your macro skills, says Tracy Calder
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October 31, 2022
How to photograph jewellery and other small items
How to photography jewellery, or jewelry, and take the best photographs to show off your creations and make money
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July 13, 2022
Top 30 accessories for close-up photography
Macro and close-up needn’t be pricey. Tracy Calder, co-founder of Close-up Photographer of the Year, recommends 30 budget accessories starting from £1!
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July 11, 2022
How to take great macro photos on a smartphone
Some high-end smartphones are well-equipped to tackle tiny subjects – Amy Davies discovers how you can do macro photography with a smartphone
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July 10, 2022
Top 20 best close-up and macro photographs
The magic of macro is that it gives us a view of the world that we never normally see. We share some of the best close-up photographs
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July 7, 2022
Everyday objects as alternative macro subjects
There’s more to close-up and macro than plants, liquid art and bugs, says Tracy Calder. Three photographers share their alternative macro subjects and the constant inspiration they find in bottles, dumpsters and rock formations
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July 6, 2022
How to create a successful macro portfolio
Tracy Calder shares the story behind her award-winning Plant Scars project, along with some tips and tricks for creating a successful macro portfolio yourself