Close-up tips from Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge winners
February 12, 2022
The winner and a selection of finalists from the Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge share their tips and techniques with Tracy Calder
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Best Macro Lenses for Mirrorless and DSLRs 2022
February 1, 2022
We reveal the best macro lenses currently available for close-up shooting, for both mirrorless and DSLR cameras.
APOY Results Round Ten: Close-ups
December 14, 2021
The results from the last round of APOY are in! We share the top ten photographs from APOY round ten: Close-ups, plus the current leaderboard
How to create stunning bokeh
October 26, 2021
Tracy Calder asked two full-time photographers to share their tips on achieving beautiful bokeh
30 common macro mistakes and how to avoid them
October 25, 2021
Tracy Calder describes 30 of the most common macro challenges and how to overcome them
Behind the scenes of Close-up Photographer of the Year 03 Images
October 20, 2021
Entrants to Close-up Photographer of the Year 03, supported by Affinity Photo, share the stories and techniques behind their pictures, plus their top tips for close-up photography.
How to use light for close-up photography
October 19, 2021
Tracy Calder shows you how to use and take advantage of light to take your close-up photography to the next level
How to take fantastic photos of fungi
September 14, 2021
As we head into autumn, Guy Edwardes shows you how to take great photographs of fungi
