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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.
July 7, 2022
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
July 6, 2022
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
February 12, 2022
The winner and a selection of finalists from the Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge share their tips and techniques with Tracy Calder
January 26, 2022
Tracy Calder challenges herself to photograph a bouquet of flowers in 30 ways to see if limitations can make you more creative
October 25, 2021
Tracy Calder describes 30 of the most common macro challenges and how to overcome them
October 20, 2021
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.
October 19, 2021
Tracy Calder shows you how to use and take advantage of light to take your close-up photography to the next level
September 14, 2021
As we head into autumn, Guy Edwardes shows you how to take great photographs of fungi
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
June 16, 2020
Three experts show you how to use focus stacking in your photography and provide top tips, their favourite software and must-have kit
June 7, 2019
Award winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which is supported by Sigma UK, share their techniques, writes Tracy Calder
