Digital Macro & Close-Up Photography - 2nd Edition by Ross Hoddinott (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Digital Macro and Close-Up Photography is the ultimate in expert tips on photographing insects, reptiles, wildflowers, and manmade textures.

See the world from a totally new viewpoint with this comprehensive guide to close-up and macro photography.

With professional guidance, this book will show you skills including:

• Choosing cameras, lenses, and accessories
• Advice on lighting, exposure, shutter speed
• Composition and post-production techniques

This book provides everything you need to create stunning images of insects, reptiles, and wildflowers, as well as the inspiration to look at ordinary objects from an entirely new angle. You don't need to invest in expensive kit to start taking impressive close-up images or travel far to find interesting subjects.

Move in closer on the world around you and the possibilities are virtually endless!

Review Quotes

"Originally published back in 2013, Digital Macro & Close-up Photography has been revised and updated to include everything you need to know about this fascinating sphere of nature photography...Hoddinott's excellent photographs of insects, reptiles, plants and fungi to show the amazing results that can be achieved. Whether you're new to close-up and macro photography or an expert in the field, there are plenty of great ideas in this book to help you take your pictures to the next level."--Outdoor Photography

About the Author

Ross Hoddinott is an award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, the author of several photography books, and a regular contributor to the photo press. Based in North Cornwall, England, Ross is best known for his beautiful macro and close-up images, and for evocative landscape photographs. He co-runs the photography workshop company Dawn2Dusk Photography and also provides bespoke one-on-one tuition. As well as judging major nature photography competitions, Ross has been a brand ambassador for leading photography equipment brands including Nikon UK, Manfrotto, and F-stop Gear.