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Focal Press Book: Focus On Close-Up and Macro Photography: Focus on the Fundamentals

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Focal Press Book: Focus On Close-Up and Macro Photography: Focus on the FundamentalsAuthor: Clive Branson Paperback, 200 Pages Date Published: October 2012 This Focal Press book, Focus On Close Up and Macro Photography: Focus on the Fundamentals will help you develop the skills necessary to take close up and macro photographs. The author, Clive Branson, explains how to choose a lens and camera, how to properly light your subject, compose your shots, and then publish your photos. Part 1: What Is Macro Photography? The Difference

  • Author: Clive Branson
  • Paperback, 200 Pages
  • Date Published: October 2012

This Focal Press book, Focus On Close-Up and Macro Photography: Focus on the Fundamentals will help you develop the skills necessary to take close-up and macro photographs. The author, Clive Branson, explains how to choose a lens and camera, how to properly light your subject, compose your shots, and then publish your photos.

Part 1: What Is Macro Photography?
  • The Difference Between Close-Up and Macro Photography
  • The Difficulty with Macro Photography
  • Extension Accessories for Close-Up Photography
  • Choosing the Right Lens and Camera
  • Tripods
  • Flash and Reflectors
Part 2: Composition
  • Your Eye Isn't the Camera's Eye
  • Framing
  • Focus the Mind as Much as the Camera
  • Rule of Thirds
  • Depth of Field
  • Bracketing
  • Shutter Speed
  • ISO
  • Digital Noise
  • Histogram
  • White Balance
Part 3: Flower Photography
  • Fun or Serious?
  • Photography Is All about Observing
  • The Anatomy of a Flower
  • Why Is the Background so Important?
  • Eliminating Distractions
  • Positive & Negative Space
  • Horizontal Versus Vertical
  • Lines, Shapes, and Patterns
  • Color, Black & White, and Sepia
  • Leaves
  • Filters
  • Aesthetics
Part 4: Lighting
  • Front Lighting
  • Back Lighting
  • Silhouettes
  • Side Lighting
  • Diffused Lighting
  • Weather
  • Studio Lighting
Part 5: Subjects to Photograph
  • Automotive Photography
  • Falling Droplets
  • Smoke Trails
  • Lit Matches
  • Water Refractions
  • Water
  • Ice
  • Glass
  • Fabrics
  • Synthetic Textures
  • Fruit
Part 6: Publishing your Images
  • Magazines
  • Book Publishers
  • Self-Publishing
  • Stock Photography
  • Advertising and Promotions
  • Greeting Cards and Calendars
Type of Media Book
Author Clive Branson
Publisher Focal Press
Publication Date October, 2012
Number of Pages 200
Cover Type Soft
Packaging Info
Package Weight 1.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 8.268 x 7.402 x 0.551"
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