For many photographers, macro photography is the last genre they tackle. There are all kinds of reasons for this, ranging from the expense associated with macro gear to just plain being scared of tackling a new photographic undertaking. But if you’ve never tried your hand at macro photography and just don’t know where to start, all you need is a few pointers to get off on the right foot.
In the video below, Chris Niccolls of TheCameraStoreTV offers a detailed tutorial for beginning macro photographers that covers everything from lighting to composition to gear recommendations. Follow along as he gives us insight into his workflow and offers up some inspiration for beginners that is sure to demystify macro photography.
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