5 Simple Steps To Better Digital Macro Photography

If your looking for a quick & simple way to improve your digital macro photography, we're here to help! Rather than going home empty-handed on a dull day, use the diffused qualities of overcast natural light to illuminate close-up subjects.

Macro photography is one photographic genre that benefits from the soft light and low contrast that dull grey weather conditions bring.

Employing some simple tried and tested techniques will certainly improve your macro photography substantially. 

Try the 5 following tips.. 

Digital Macro Photography Tip #1: Search for Subjects

Spend a little time looking for the perfect image, rather than rushing all the time. The obvious shot might be the entire waterfall, but try and look that little bit closer and deeper, and you'll discover there's a new world of subjects all around you without the need to wander elsewhere.

Digital Macro Photography Tip #2: Don't Use a Tripod

Why not take your digital camera off the tripod and explore the shooting opportunities right where you're shooting. Having found something you like, you can then choose to use the tripod to achieve the composition you have in mind. Don't let your creativity be restricted by your equipment!

Digital Macro Photography Tip #3: Polarizing Filters

Often there's no need to add a filter - it can lead to longer exposure times, but working with water, glare and contrast can be a problem, even under overcast skies. Try experimenting by making exposures both with and without filters. You'll be surprised at the differences.

Digital Macro Photography Tip #4: Shoot Parallel

Make sure that you use adequate depth of field by selecting the smaller apertures. Then ensure that you align your camera parallel to your subject. This prevents out-of-focus areas from ruining your shots!

Digital Macro Photography Tip #5: Composition

Try positioning the subject according to the Rule of Thirds. Experiment with both landscape and portrait format images in order to see what works. Ultimately, the look will be down to a matter of personal choice.