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Macro Photography
 
 


Macro, or Close-up photography is a special kind of photography suitable for capturing a variety of subjects. By zooming in on subjects like food, pets, insects, flowers - just about anything - you can create striking and unique photographs. At times, macro photography may be accomplished simply and spontaneously, while at other times, careful set up and choice of equipment, lighting and background is considered.
 

  
       
  Objective: To utilize macro (close-up) techniques to produce four striking photographs of different subjects .
 		  
  Procedure:

Be creative, TAKE LOTS OF SHOTS, and do your best work. You need 6 GOOD photos. Each image needs to be inserted into PowerPoint, one photo per slide  (total of 7 slides INCLUDING title slide with your name and class period), and submit on my thumb drive.

 

  
  Grading:

You will be graded on: 

  • Submitted required # of photos (5pts)

  • Creativity (5 pts)

  • Quality of images that you produce. (5 pts)

                              Total Possible:        15 Points

  
 


Where should you start with this assignment? Here are some great locations to find macro subjects:

  • Your back yard

  • Botanical gardens

  • A local nursery (with permission of course)

  • Local flower store (bring some flowers to
    your mother or grandmother!)

  
 


Macro photography isn’t limited to flowers or plants as subjects. Effective close-up subjects can range from antiques to a rusted door of an old car. It’s all in the composition. 

Alternative places to look for macro subjects:
 

  
 

 

  • Your junk drawer

  • Antique stores

  • Second-hand stores

  • Dollar stores

  • Your garage

  • Any "special collections" you may have (coins, dolls, rubber bands, ...)

  • Your kitchen

 
 


Of course, you may use your camera's Macro setting just the way it is for getting crisp, clear, 1:1 or larger images, but in a pinch or for the pure fun of it, here are other options to capture macro images:
 

  
 

  • Photograph through a magnifying glass

  • Photograph through a drop of water

No matter which method you use, ALWAYS use a tripod or a monopod to steady your camera. When shooting this close up, even your heart beating can cause the camera to shake!

  
       
         
 

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