I've been a photographer for almost two decades and only recently purchased a macro lens to try it out. Had I known what I was missing, I would have bought one long ago.

— -- The term "macro photography" confuses many people. It conjures images of large, grandiose photos. In reality, macro shots are closeups of small objects. They're ideal for photographing ...

A macro lens is a photographer’s ticket to shooting exotic images without leaving your own backyard — or maybe even your living room. The environment you’ve looked at for years can feel like an ...

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Macro photography is an immersive experience, both for the photographer and the viewer. Not only does the genre showcase the unseen, exquisite beauty of nature, but also its fragility. However, unlike ...

In a nutshell, macro photography refers to close-up, magnified images of tiny things. Common examples are images of bugs, in which you can see them in so much detail you can even tell the minuscule ...

Macro photography is a fascinating art form that allows you to uncover the extraordinary beauty hidden within ordinary objects. With the power of your iPhone, you can embark on a creative journey to ...

Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Anand Varma offers his tips for mastering macro photography—a surprising glimpse into the small world. A honeybee (Apis mellifera) emerges from its brood ...