Close-up Kepy Points

When shooting close up here are some points to consider to make your photo picture perfect!

Depth of Field - With close up shots the depth of view, or the area in focus, is very small because just the close up subject is in focus. The background is usually soft and blurry.

Movement - When shooting at close range any movement can blur the image. Whether the butterfly you are shooting shifts and flys away or you can't hold your camera still, either way it will be blurry. The best way to fix this is to use a tri-pod or shoot from further away with a good zoom lens.

The working distant -- The space between the camera and the subject is very important. You're probably not gonna be able to get right next to a butterfly with out it flying away, or it would be rude to get right in someones face to take a close up shot. So again you can use a zoom lens.

Automatic flash exposure -- when shooting up close overexposure is probably going to happen with an automatic flash. The flash is too harsh or quick for the close up subject. Changing the flash settings or switching it to manual can help combat this problem!

So use these tips to help with you close up photography! Have fun with it!