Macro Photography

An exploratory learning guide

Mike Moats

“If your pictures aren’t good enough, you aren’t close enough.”

–Robert Capa

To Do

1. Pick two different macro photographers from the list below, and emulate their work.
2. Your single best macro photograph, along with a brief written explanation of what is going on and why it is your best image.
3. Key readings: Beginner’s Guide to Macro Photography part 1, part 2
4. A written reflection. Incorporate what you’ve read and examples you’ve seen while looking at macro photographers’ work. You’ve also read an article on macro photography and taken a number of macro photographs yourself. Describe what you’ve learned about this particular type of photography. Here are some questions that could help direct your reflection:

• What would you say the “essence” of macro photography is?
• What are some things unique to macro photography that you have to consider while shooting?

Photographers

Mirka Wolfova, Jürgen Gerstmayr, Ana Kwa, Alessandro Zocchi, M. Plonksy, Bruce Peterson, Andrew Osokin, Mike Moats, Thomas Shahan

Tips

Intro, Reverse Lens Macro, Fun With Macro, Comprehensive Guide, Overview, Inspiration, Tears of Oil, Getting Close-Up, Near Macro with a Telephoto Lens, Better Macro with Flash