Special techniques for creating unique, artistic, close-up images Macro, or close-up, photography is gaining popularity, and this book covers all of the challenges associated with taking great close-ups: depth of field, focus, and exposure. Copublished with Photoworkshop.com, a leading online educational resource for both beginning and professional photographers, this task-oriented reference allows readers to learn by doing and offers outstanding examples and instructions. Focus on the incredible world all around you Fabric textures. A beetle's wing. A hood ornament. Dew shimmering on a petal. With this essential book, you'll learn to make magnificent photos of little things and small portions of bigger things. Discover what equipment you'll need and how to achieve amazing effects with lighting and depth of field. Test your new-found skills by completing the assignments in each chapter and get feedback at pwsbooks.com. You'll develop a new view of life's small wonders. Explore your camera's functionality and optional lenses - Experiment with natural light, reflectors, and flash units - Recognize macro opportunities in everyday surroundings - Discover the fun of the "20-step challenge" - Fix common macro problems with digital editing and apply creative effects HAJE JAN KAMPS has been a freelance writer and photographer as well as an editor. In addition to his popular do-it-yourself photography blog, photocritic.org, Haje is known for creative inventions such as the macro extension tube he made from a Pringles can.