Macro Photography

One more tangent before we take the photos for our narrative project.

Today we're going to look at macro photography. Macro photography is basically just close-up photography. In many cases, getting as close to the subject as your camera will allow.

Professional macro photography can cost a lot of money in expensive, specialized equipment. But, I'm going to let you in on a little professional secret-find a cheaper camera. In my camera bag I always carry a cheap compact camera, something similar to what you or your parents already have. The small sensor size and small lens size of these compact cameras allow you to get great macro shots with very little expense. Of course, I try not to let the paying customers see me break out the cheap little camera.

So, today you should try to avoid the Nikon cameras. They will work, but not as well as the others. So instead, grab one of the Cannon compacts that we have, the S5's or the G11, or try your own camera. Switch your camera to macro mode (a picture of a flower is the universal symbol for macro) and shoot away. But...

...before you go to take pictures, check out some examples HERE!

You should each post 5 pictures to your blog today. DO NOT post the same pictures that someone else in your group posts, or neither of you will get credit. Also, your pictures must be taken outside!

Good Luck!!!