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That’s why I love macro photography. There’s something magical and exciting about the little details that often go unnoticed by us. And thanks to external lenses designed for our iPhones, capturing those moments is now incredibly easy. Here’s everythin
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Favorite Apps
ProCamera + HDR
($4.99)
I like having as much control over my images as possible. ProCamera lets me set my own focus, exposure, and color, and even lets me use my Apple Watch as a shutter remote.
Enlight
($3.99)
I came across this app a month ago, and it’s the only editing app I ever use anymore. It has everything I could ask for and more, from basic adjustment tools and filters to more advanced options that allow me to create a collage or a double exposure.
Natural Lighting
Lighting is one of the most crucial aspects of photography—too much light and your subject will lose detail, too little a
Stay Steady
It’s easy to undervalue the importance of keeping a steady hand, but trust me, it makes a difference. This is where having a t
Learn to See
We are programmed to see things in their whole, complete form—a tree is a tree, a cat is a cat, a flower is a flower. What we ar
Find Interesting Patterns and Textures
Don’t see anything interesting around you? You might be surprised. The world is a treasure-trove
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Background Is Important
Take time to consider the background of your image. Originally, the dandelion in the picture above was out in
Be Patient
Macro photography isn’t like taking portraits of people. People will (most the time) do what you ask. Wildlife? Not so
Record a Video
iPhone macro photography is fun, but people forget that you can also record macro videos too. I recorded a high-speed video of a snail eating some algae and it was super entertaining to watch. Shooting a macro video is also handy if you find that your
Have Fun!
Trust me, you’re going to take a lot of bad pictures in your pursuit of a good one. Guess what? All the best photographers d
