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Digital cameras are particularly good for close-up photos because you see your results instantly and can immediately try different camera angles or setups. Getting in close is a good way to produce interesting table-top pictures of flowers, collections, or close-ups of your pet goldfish or tabby.
Small inanimate objects all have one thing in common: They don't move. So you can take your time painstakingly setting up the perfect close-up picture. Here are the steps to follow:
Use a tripod when taking pictures of inanimate objects so that you don't have to worry about the camera moving. Set your camera's lens on its close-up setting.
Check your camera's instructions for information on the automatic or manual focusing range when using the close-up setting.
If using manual focus, focus very carefully. Use the smallest f-stop you can to maximize depth of field.
Of course, you can throw this rule out the window if you plan to use selective focus to isolate part of your subject from the background.
If you have a non-through-the-lens optical viewfinder, watch for parallax problems, or use your camera's LCD display.
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