macro – Photography Basics

Camera Gear Lust. It’s a trap!

May 11, 2013May 30, 2013Garry Finch4 Comments

As you get into photography as a hobby, you soon realise that you have picked what can be a very expensive hobby. Unless you win the lottery, there is always going to be some camera equipment that you wish you could own and you dream of being able to own the latest and greatest camera […]

Small items on a white background

January 8, 2012May 30, 2013Garry Finch3 Comments

During the time I have been doing and teaching photography I have been asked on several occasions about taking photos of small items against a white background. This could be for things like jewellery or small items that you might be selling on eBay, or in my case it’s for images of my LEGO Minifigure collection for […]

What is Macro Photography?

June 19, 2007September 12, 2014Garry Finch36 Comments

Macro photography is a term used for close up photos. It is a term applied to most close up photos but should actually only be applied to photos which have a 1:1 or closer magnification. Macro is a great area of photography as you can take macro shots where ever you are. Find small details […]