Blending two exposures in Photoshop

This is a technique that essentially increases the dynamic range of your camera by taking two or more exposures, each optimized for specific elements of the image, and blending them in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements (or any image editing program capable of Layers). It’s usually used for scenes that have a foreground in shade and […]

Good Close-up Technique

It’s not enough to be able to get close to our subjects and achieve life-size magnification; you also need to employ good close-up technique when creating close-up images. Remember, you’re greatly magnifying your images and in doing so you greatly magnify any mistakes. One of the first technical considerations is eliminating camera shake. With higher […]

Close-up photography: Getting close to your subject

You’ve probably heard the expression “There’s more than one way to skin a cat”; well the same thing can be said for close-up photography. There are so many ways to get close to your subject that you’ll probably be able to use things you already have in your camera bag to get the job done. […]


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