Larger than life photos of small insects or objects never fail to fascinate us. They are not only fascinating to the viewers but rewarding to the photographers who have the patience and skill to capture such small subjects and reveal crisp details otherwise difficult to see with our naked eyes. The genre of photography that deals with such kind of photographs is known as macro photography. Macro photography is photography that captures images at 1x magnification and above. It also refers to a finished photograph of a subject at greater than life size. Life size photograph is written as 1:1 and anything above that, say, twice the size of life size is written 1:2. This ratio is in relation to the photograph’s film plane size or image sensor plane.
Macro photography is not a difficult art to master. All you need is the right gear and basic knowledge on how to go about it. Without proper equipment, even with the best of knowledge the chore cannot be accomplished. Here are a few things that will enlighten you on this genre of photography.
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There was a sinking feeling that befell photography lovers when Kodak filed for bankruptcy recently. TV channels and newspapers carried news stories about how a company founded by George Eastman in the late 19th century, which went on to dominate the photographic film business in the world, was on the verge of collapse. According to observers, Kodak is failing because they were not able to adapt to the digital world fast enough. While this could be true, the world softly sympathised with Kodak’s predicament in deep nostalgia looking back at all the wonderful ‘Kodak Moments’ the company has given to the world.
Those Kodak Moments are mostly remembered in black and white. When mankind set foot on the moon, Kodak was there to capture the moment; when great men like Martin Luther King Jr. and J.F. Kennedy rose and fell, Kodak was there to capture every moment; and all in black and white. Even though the world has gone digital in vivid colours, there is something about those ‘old’ photos that greatly fascinate us. All photo editing software have options of transforming photos to appear like they are from the yester years. But of all these, one stands out as the cheapest in terms of cost and easiest to use—Instant Retro.
Photos of stunning landscape reflections have mesmerized viewers since the birth of modern day photography. Some of these photos have donned popular posters and greetings cards and have to a large extent been considered graphical representations. The truth is most of these photos are real and with proper skills, right moment and place, you can also capture such breath taking reflections. You don’t have to go searching for landscape near water bodies to capture reflections; there are many opportunities around you for reflection photos.
Though many reflection photos are mere products of luck after being on the right place at the right time, you can’t ride on luck all the time and hope to capture great photos. There are various tips that can guide you in capturing reflections as elucidated below.
As a photographer, there are high chances that a friend will call you to photograph his or her new house, an office or you may be hired to photograph interiors for promotional purposes. Of course you will be tempted to oblige but before you do, you should note that interior photography has got its share of challenges ranging from lighting, arrangements, camera angles and positions among others. But these challenges are not difficult to overcome. A few tips would help you shoot amazing interior photographs. Walk with me!
Every photographer yearns to capture that perfect silhouette at sunset. I am personally so obsessed with sunsets that whenever I see one, my imaginations lead me to start framing the skyline or horizons against the orange background, all in my mind even if my camera is miles away. According to Vivek Naidu, a photographer and a studio owner in Pune, a silhouette is an artistic way of expression for photographers just like creative writing is for writers. It is a simple art form yet millions of silhouette portraits later, the field is still fresh to be explored.
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