
Top 30 accessories for close-up photography
July 13, 2022
Macro and close-up needn’t be pricey. Tracy Calder, co-founder of Close-up Photographer of the Year, recommends 30 budget accessories starting from £1!
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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.
Macro and close-up needn’t be pricey. Tracy Calder, co-founder of Close-up Photographer of the Year, recommends 30 budget accessories starting from £1!
Some high-end smartphones are well-equipped to tackle tiny subjects – Amy Davies discovers how you can do macro photography with a smartphone
There’s more to close-up and macro than plants, liquid art and bugs, says Tracy Calder. Three photographers share their alternative macro subjects and the constant inspiration they find in bottles, dumpsters and rock formations
Tracy Calder shares the story behind her award-winning Plant Scars project, along with some tips and tricks for creating a successful macro portfolio yourself
Beginners guide to macro photography – what is it and how do you shoot great macro photos? This guide lets you know what you need to know.
The winner and a selection of finalists from the Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge share their tips and techniques with Tracy Calder
Tracy Calder challenges herself to photograph a bouquet of flowers in 30 ways to see if limitations can make you more creative
Tracy Calder describes 30 of the most common macro challenges and how to overcome them
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.
Tracy Calder shows you how to use and take advantage of light to take your close-up photography to the next level
As we head into autumn, Guy Edwardes shows you how to take great photographs of fungi
Check out some of the fantastic close-up and macro images in this year's contest, co-founded by former AP staffer Tracy Calder
Award winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which is supported by Sigma UK, share their techniques, writes Tracy Calder
Our experts suggest getting creative with compositions and backdrops and keeping a close eye on the details while watching out for distractions
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
Macro photography proves that small is beautiful, and is a wonderful way to reveal the intricacies of flowers. Sue Bishops gives her tips
Light is key to revealing intricate details of tiny subjects. Macro specialist Colleen Slater shares her top tips and lighting techniques
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