Photo Taken on EOS 350D , EF 100 f2.8 Macro

Because macro photography features extremely close-up shooting of images, mistakes are also magnified tremendously. Consider using a tripod to minimize unsteadiness of the camera. Also, strive to create or locate the best lighting situation. You may need to bring in additional light sources to create the appropriate setting. Worst-case scenario, you can always process the photos later with an imaging program on your computer.

praying mantis prays for a prey!

Taken on Canon EOS 350D - EF 100 Macro

Great digital camera accessories for a macro photography beginner:

• Tripod
• Macro or close-up lens
• Extra memory cards
• Colored paper for simulated backgrounds
• Atomizer or spray bottle to simulate dew
• Artificial lighting accessories – daylight balanced compact fluorescent bulbs, basic lighting kit, ring light, Photoflex light disks, etc.
• Macro extension tubes (great for digital cameras with large sensors)
  
  
  

  Taken on Canon 350D , ef 100 f2.8
  Remember, practice makes perfect. Take many pictures whenever you shoot anything at all. You are bound to capture a few remarkable shots, even if the rest are just average. To better hone your skills in macro photography, read up on the subject at your local library, on the Internet or buy a book for your own enjoyment. The more you know about macro photography, the more comfortable you will be when it comes time to take photographs.