How to Take Great Macro Photos with Your Digital Camera

By Roy Barker

Can you really use your digital point and click camera in macro photography? Well, in fact you can! While the ensuing images may not be almost as good as those taken by a DSLR fitted with a special macro lens, you can still come up with awesome macro pictures if you know how to do it properly.

Therefore how does one do this? Here are some tips that will help you shoot macro pictures just like an expert simply by using your digital aim and shoot camera:

Use the macro mode. While this could seem like a no-brainer, you could be shocked to know that most digital camera owners often forget to use the macro mode. Don't make the very same error or you won't be able to capture good looking macro images at all.

Remember to use a tripod. Employing a tripod in shooting macro images is a total must for two reasons. First, it'll assist you in capturing better photographs by giving you the time to try experimenting with your settings without impacting on the composition and 2nd, it will permit you to shoot sharper pictures by reducing camera shake.

Apply the basic rules of composition. As with any other type of photography, make sure you apply the Rule of 3rds, identify your most important point of interest, and use a uncluttered backdrop to maximise the impact of your subject.

Use the correct settings. It will be great if your camera allows you to play around with your settings even when you are utilising the macro mode. If it does, you can try experimenting with your depth of field by adjusting your aperture to come up with some interesting photographs.

Consider your lighting. Since most compact cameras give you little control over your flash, make sure you shoot just when there is satisfactory lighting.

Use the camera's inbuilt self timer. To make certain you get crystal clear images, use your camera's self timer to dump all the other reasons for camera shake.

Macro photography, or something awfully close to it, can be possible even if you are using a digital compact. So , why not try to see how it will work for you?

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Roy Barker provides more tips and info at this link on digital macro photography and you can see this video on the easiest way to start a photography business.