
Close-up Photography of the Year winners revealed
September 24, 2020
Check out some of the fantastic close-up and macro images in this year's contest, co-founded by former AP staffer Tracy Calder
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.
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
Jacky Parker shares her top tips on how to get stunning images of close-up flowers
In today's Quick Tips, we look at getting up close and seeing the hidden details in our photographs
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
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
Alberto Ghizzi Panizza captures the smallest details of nature in his photos. He tells Jade Severs how he does it
Discover a hidden world, as Mikael Buck shows you how to shoot incredible close-ups
Close-up macro photography is great for really bringing out the detail of your subject. Colin Varndell offers 12 creative macro photography tips
Nadav Bagim doesn't just photograph insects, he places them in charming imaginary worlds. Tom Smallwood finds out more
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
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
Equip yourself with the right digital camera equipment for close up photography. We tell you what you might need for great close up photos...
In our close up flower photography tips John Freeman reveals the equipment and techniques behind some of his favourite flower photographs...