As a self-taught amateur photographer, I find that macro photography can be very unforgiving as taking photos at such zoomed-in levels tends to show up every little mistake that you make. Either a shallow depth of field or even incorrect lighting can result in your photo looking less than ideal.
By posting about macro photography, I hope to share all that I have learned about photographing miniatures as I try to improve my skills in this field. So coming soon is a series of posts detailing the Dos and Don'ts on taking photographs of miniatures so that we may learn together.
Understanding White Balance in miniature photographyEver had your digital images ruined by a bluish or yellowish tint? See how White Balance can affect colour accuracy. Read more ...
Achieving the perfect black background in miniature photography
Create the blackest of blacks for your background when taking shots of your miniature without resorting to software tricks. Read more ...
How exposure affects miniature photography
Take better shots of your miniatures by understanding what exposure triangle is all about. Read more ...
Using a dedicated macro lens to photograph miniatures
Getting a DSLR camera let alone a dedicated macro lens is an expensive investment. Do you really need it for your miniature hobby? Read on to find out ...
On the road to taking better pictures of miniatures
This is an outline of what I intend to do in future posts. Read more ...
Coming soon: More articles on miniature photography
