Macro photography
Tips and techniques on macro photography, including what is macro photography, how to shoot great macro photographs, best kit for macro photography, specific macro subjects, and everything else you might need to know about shooting great macro images.
Expert tips for award-winning macro shots
June 7, 2019
Award winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which is supported by Sigma UK, share their techniques, writes Tracy Calder
Our best-ever close up photography tips
January 17, 2019
Our experts suggest getting creative with compositions and backdrops and keeping a close eye on the details while watching out for distractions
How to get great autumn macro shots
November 2, 2018
The leaves are turning, fungi are sprouting on the forest floor, and wildlife is hoarding food – autumn is the perfect time to refine your macro skills, says Tracy Calder
Top macro flower photography tips
June 8, 2018
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
April 20, 2018
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
April 6, 2018
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
Tips on how to shoot close-up flowers
March 16, 2018
Jacky Parker shares her top tips on how to get stunning images of close-up flowers
Quick tips: Discover hidden detail
February 28, 2017
In today's Quick Tips, we look at getting up close and seeing the hidden details in our photographs
Autumn macro photography
November 22, 2016
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 woods
Lord of the wings: Creating insect portraits
August 9, 2016
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
July 9, 2016
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
January 29, 2016
Discover a hidden world, as Mikael Buck shows you how to shoot incredible close-ups
Top 12 Macro Photography Tips
January 27, 2016
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
August 17, 2015
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
July 7, 2015
Nature provides a wealth of photographic opportunities - and many of them are closer than you might think… Jacky Parker gives her top tips for taking photos in your garden
How to Take Macro Photos
July 5, 2012
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 macro pictures
Close Up Photography Tips – Choose the Right Kit
July 4, 2012
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
July 3, 2012
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
November 16, 2011
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 produce creative results. Oliver Atwell joins them