Photography Series
How to Take Amazing Macro Photos of Flowers
Sharp and vibrant closeups of flowers aren’t as hard as you may think
Technically, macro photography means taking images of something at a one to one magnification, in other words, life-size or larger. However, by widespread use, it has come to mean taking photos of anything small at a very close distance. Probably the two most popular types of macro photography are insects and flowers.
And since most everyone has access to flowers and most people aren’t afraid of them (although snapdragons sound a little scary), this article will focus (pun intended) on flowers.
This article will assume you have a working knowledge of your camera and basic photography terminology.
Equipment
Any camera with interchangeable lenses will do. Macro photography is more about lens and technique than the camera body. Some photographers will prefer a crop-sensor since it gives the perception of a longer focal length, while others will prefer a full-frame due to a larger sensor, more detail, and better low-light capability.
I suggest using whatever camera you have.
