Flowers, plants, mushrooms, and of course insects, spiders, and other crawling and flying creatures are especially popular subjects for macro and close-up photographers. But many other subjects are also ideal for close-up photography, including jewelry, products, droplets, technology, and food.
As in other photographic disciplines, successful macro and close-up photos depend on four main factors: tools, knowledge, skill, and creative inspiration. These four aspects form the basis of this book and are covered in detail.
Which lens do I need? What is depth of field? What are the most important settings? How do I frame a compelling image? This publication answers all these questions through clear text and illustrations, while plenty of beautiful macro and close-up photos provide inspiration.
To conclude, the theory is complemented by four outstanding portfolios. Huub de Waard introduces you to every facet—literally—of microphotography. In the field, Johan van de Watering demonstrates his masterful eye for composition and natural light. Leon Baas freezes his crawling and flying subjects with flash to create fairytale-like images. Finally, Ivo Freriks reveals a few secrets of focus stacking.
At the time of publication, a web version of this Dutch-language book was available. Registration provided free access and relevant extras.
The author
At the time of publication, Pieter Dhaeze was an independent designer and photographer. He shared his practical knowledge and experience through educational articles in various national magazines and on websites. He also gave training courses and workshops in his studio or on location, as well as talks in bookshops and at companies upon request.
Handboek Macrofotografie, tweede editie - Pieter Dhaeze. Language: Dutch. This article refers to the Dutch-language edition.
Pages: 200
Price at the time of publication: € 38,99
Publisher: Van Duuren Media
