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How to Use Extension Tubes for Macro Photography

April 20, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

In this third macro photography tips article Darlene goes over using extension tubes as another option. What are they, how to use them, how close can you get, pros and cons, purchasing considerations, and lots of sample images included to help make it all clear and easy to understand.

Layer Masking in Photoshop – What is it and how do you use it?

April 15, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

In these two video tutorials, I use Photoshop to show what layer masking is, what it can do and how to use it. My examples explain how to use masks to blend two photos together, add blur to part of an image, how to apply a photo filter, and how to make part of your photo black and white with selective colouring. Knowing how to use masking in Photoshop is an essential skill to have in your post processing workflow.

The Small World of Macro Photography – Images that Make You Look Closer

April 8, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

The Small World of Macro Photography – a selection of closeup images of tiny subjects, to make you look closer. This is to give you some ideas of what to go photography and try out macro photography.

Macro Photography – How to Use a Macro Lens

April 6, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Using a Macro Lens: Pros and cons of a dedicated macro lens, what to buy, when to buy, and other less expensive options are all explored in this article.

The Ultimate Guide Macro Photography

April 2, 2015 by Darlene Hildebrandt

Learn everything you need to get started doing macro photography with this in-depth guide. Equipment, lighting, focus, camera settings, and more are all covered with example images and behind the scenes shots showing setups.

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