Award winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which is supported by Sigma UK, share their techniques, writes Tracy Calder
Macro photography
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The leaves are turning, fungi are sprouting on the forest floor, and wildlife is hoarding food – autumn is the perfect time to refine your…
Top macro flower photography tips
Macro photography proves that small is beautiful, and is a wonderful way to reveal the intricacies of flowers. Sue Bishops gives her tips
Macro photography lighting tips
Light is key to revealing intricate details of tiny subjects. Macro specialist Colleen Slater shares her top tips and lighting techniques
Insect macro photography tips
Macro photography proves that small is beautiful, and is a wonderful way to reveal the intricacies of insects and bugs. Ross Hoddinott gives his top…
Tips on how to shoot close-up flowers
Jacky Parker shares her top tips on how to get stunning images of close-up flowers
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In today's Quick Tips, we look at getting up close and seeing the hidden details in our photographs
Autumn macro photography
Autumn is the perfect season to indulge in some close-up and macro photography, says Tracy Calder. So pack your bag and head out to the…
Lord of the wings: Creating insect portraits
Levon Biss has spent more than two years creating stunning insect portraits using a unique microscopic shooting set-up, as he explains to Steve Fairclough
Getting close up with nature photography
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza captures the smallest details of nature in his photos. He tells Jade Severs how he does it
Macro photography: how to shoot insects
Discover a hidden world, as Mikael Buck shows you how to shoot incredible close-ups
Top 12 Macro Photography Tips
Close-up macro photography is great for really bringing out the detail of your subject. Colin Varndell offers 12 creative macro photography tips
Macro insect photography: Nadav Bagim’s bug wonderland
Nadav Bagim doesn't just photograph insects, he places them in charming imaginary worlds. Tom Smallwood finds out more
Top tips for taking photos in your garden
Nature provides a wealth of photographic opportunities - and many of them are closer than you might think… Jacky Parker gives her top tips for…
How to Take Macro Photos
Alan McFaden explains how to take macro photos in our quick and easy guide. See the equipment, settings and Photoshop tricks you'll need for great…
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Equip yourself with the right digital camera equipment for close up photography. We tell you what you might need for great close up photos...
How to Photograph Flowers Close Up
In our close up flower photography tips John Freeman reveals the equipment and techniques behind some of his favourite flower photographs...
Macro Still Life Masterclass with Paul Hobson
Wildlife photographer Paul Hobson and three AP readers explore the possibilities of studio-based macro still life and show how the simplest of lighting set-ups can…