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Close-Up Techniques

From lens focal lengths and fill-flash to portraits, macro or stunning landscapes there are techniques for everyone. Learn how to use metering, considering composition and shoot everything from classic cars to derelict buildings. We also have 100s of easy to follow step by step photo editing tutorials.

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Shoot some different types of water shots and have a go at capturing water bubbles with your macro lens which you can even do in your kitchen sink if you don't want to venture outside.

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Learn how to shoot better outdoor flower shots without having to know how to use a DSLR, macro lenses and other expensive equipment.

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Here are 10 essential tips to help you learn how to capture great close-up images that always impress.

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With a bit of imagination and a few simple tools, you can turn the humble vegetable or a piece of fruit into a cool-looking subject for a photo session from the comfort of your own home.

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Cold mornings might not be fun for commuters but it does mean photographers get the chance to photograph frost before the sun thaws everything through.

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Here are five tips to help you get started in still life photography which include little snippets on all of the topics you need to know about to create a cracking still life shot.

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Combine the cross polarisation plastic technique with close ups of ice to create multi-coloured patterns.

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Christmas trees are crammed full of ornaments so why not photograph them? Capture some stylish photos, with warmth, bokeh, and bright lights.

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Here are a few tips for taking some great macro shots this festive season.

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Here are a few tips on shooting ice / frost this winter so you can capture interesting abstract shots.

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See how daylight and a few utensils can help you create interesting photographs.

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Here are our top tips on shooting autumn close-ups when using a compact camera or smartphone.

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