Macro Photography Photo Workshop

by Haje Jan Kamps

Book Overview

Special techniques for creating unique, artistic, close-up images Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470118768
• ISBN13: 9780470118764
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 253 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.4" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Go Macro!

You don't have to mortgage your home to buy a ton of the latest and greatest tech toys to do macro! At least, that's the first message I go from this very kind and informative author. Right off the bat, he points out lots of things you can do with a point-and-shoot (I have one, and immediately tried some of his suggestions.)Going on, I broke out my DSLR and added a small amount to my inventory of accessories and got intrigued by some of the more demanding stuff, and was very pleased. He takes the reader along at a reasonable pace, not too fast for a beginner, but won't bore the more advanced, by any means. Always wanted to do macros, but, between portraits and scenic, I never got around to it. Glad I bought this book!

Macro photography

This is a very helpful, informative book. I have not done much macro photography, and this book made it fun to try. I highly suggest that anyone who has a camera and a little time, read this book, and then get out and play. Gayle Gahn

Especially recommended as a supplemental classroom text

By concentrating on small images and texture representation a photographer's overall approach and finished results can appear more professional. MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO WORKSHOP is thus an outstanding title not just for working macro photographers seeking to improve their results, but for any looking to understand macro images in everyday surroundings, and use the latest camera devices to capture the best shots. From common macro problems and digital editing techniques to shooting insects, flowers and more, MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO WORKSHOP is especially recommended as a supplemental classroom text for any photographer moving beyond the beginner levels. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch

Complete source on macro photography with in close and indepth information

Macro Photography reviewed by Dr. Eric Flescher, Olathe, KS: Publisher: Wiley Released:2007 Pages: 253 $30 USB 36 Canada 20 UK ISBN:978-0-470-11870-4 Novice/Intermediate/Advanced Strengths: Magnificent layout makes the book easy to read. Superb general examples of photography, close-ups, large screen shots and (photoshop) screen well done. The author has included many insightful ways of looking and dealing with Macro Photography as well as photography in general. Breadth and depth covered in excellent fashion. This book is Intuitively written and easy to understand. Weaknesses: This is not a tutorials guide per sey. You have to "digest " the readings slowly step by step like a textbook. The tutorials are learned through these worthwhile readings. If you want a quick guide is not for you (but you will miss a great book!). Novice/ Intermediate/ Advanced Rating:5/5 Most of my photography has been with nature, sky and other worldly objects, using telephoto, regular or other lenses. Lately however I have seen objects such as spiders, plants and other objects that show objects close up. Having dabbled in taking close-up pictures of spiders, flowers, moths and more, I thought it lucky i that a book called Macro Photography appeared at the right time when I was searching for further information about creating better close-up photographs. And this is why I was happy about finding it. The author, a freelance writer, has a popular photography blog and is known for his creativity and work with hardware. He also has a good way of using words and I found that his ideas and ways he communicated them within the tutorials and more, a great read. In many ways, I found the "wording" and " his ideas different then I had ever thought about. I found myself being drawn into the book by this and several other ways. The author, using expressive words, says that macro photography "has changed over time and that macro photography has changed it even to further. " The 10 chapter, span a wide range of his important insights, reflections and ideas. What is remarkable about this book is the extremely intuitive nature and the clear ideas that are laid out about macro photography. Instead of regular text laden tutorials, the author integrates detailed examples (photos) with profound statement that are instantly understood. These insights gave me a "new look" on several ideas and included new insights that I could use about photography in general but also macro photography. Instead of stating the obvious or including information that one should just do a task, the author eases the user into understanding and the " why's and how's." This is a refreshing change . His statements are communicated brilliantly and concisely. He also addresses how and what ways macro photography "has changed over time and how digital photography has changed it even more. "(p. 5). He then continues to introduce you to "the regular topics" used in macro photography and goi

Excellent Introduction to Macro Photography

I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover the day it arrived and found it to be an excellent, up to date reference for anyone intending to enter the wonderful world of macro photography. The author takes the reader through all the important basics including equipment selection, lighting and subject matter. The subjects are explained in detail which is both easy to read and practical in its application. The text is complimented with photographs which are fine examples of the macro technique. The photographs cover many areas of the macro art form and are sure to give inspiration. A very useful guide particularly for those about to purchase macro equipment.