Monday, April 20, 2009

Camera lesson No. 1

If you are following the blog, than you probably know that Meiji is writing about editing photos in Photoshop, so I was thinking that I would write a little about taking good photos. If you already know how to use a camera well, then this might be a little bit simple for you, but anyways: Today I will teach you about Macro..

So, first of all:
What is Macro?

Well, Macro is one of the most useful tools when it comes to taking good shots, since Macro really captures details. Macro should be used when taking pictures close-up, and as I said before the photo's centre will be really clear with incredible details. Sometimes does the areas around the centre get a bit blurry, but personally, I think it just adds a cool effect. Anyways this is a short step-by-step guide to taking a Macro photo:

1.) Find an object which you want to take a detailed photo off.

2.) Change your camera's settings to Macro, by activating this symbol: 3.) Next, just take a shot, as usually, and see: Does it look better? Otherwise, try again - you will get better after a while. One thing you must remember though, is to hold your camera completely still. Done!

One feature that often appears in good Macro shots, are the texture. If you can feel the texture, just by looking at the picture, than the photograph has really sucedeed.
These are some really good example of photos taking with Macro:





Maybe you got some ideas and inspiration now... Let the creation flow; and try to make your photo as original and fun as possible. Good Luck!
xxx - Lotte

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