Macro Photography: Mastering the Tools and Techniques of Close-Up Photography

Alberto Ghizzi Panizza
$29.75 $35.00

Capture the extraordinary and beautiful details of life at its smallest scale!

Once limited to specialists with expensive equipment, macro photography is now accessible to anyone with curiosity and a camera. Thanks to new technical possibilities offered by increasingly sophisticated and accessible equipment, a growing number of enthusiasts and amateurs can now dive into this fascinating genre of photography and create extraordinary photographs. In Macro Photography, award-winning photographer Alberto Ghizzi Panizza teaches you how to create fascinating images of the smallest details around us and reveals all the secrets of the craft.

This book, complete with spectacular images, clear explanations, and detailed tutorials, covers every aspect of macro and close-up photography and reveals how to achieve excellent results: from equipment to subject selection, from basic to more advanced shooting techniques, from image composition to post-production.

What you'll learn:

  • The fundamental principles of macro photography

  • How to choose and use the most suitable equipment

  • Essential shooting techniques for stunning results

  • Studio and outdoor lighting strategies

  • How to approach different types of subjects

  • Advanced composition and shooting techniques

  • Post-production processing for professional-quality images

From one of the masters of macro photography, this is a complete and comprehensive guide to learning the techniques and secrets for capturing the stunning details of the smallest subjects around us.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction to Macro Photography

Chapter 2: Principles of Macro Photography

Chapter 3: Equipment

Chapter 4: Shooting Techniques

Chapter 5: Lighting, Background, and Composition

Chapter 6: Styles and Subjects

Chapter 7: Advanced Techniques and Post-Production

Chapter 8: Preparing to Head Out

Chapter 9: Practical Exercises and Assignments


Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Rocky Nook
Published: 09/29/2026
ISBN: 9798888145432
Pages: 208