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1. Get as much natural light as you can<\/strong><\/h3>\nFocus on using natural lighting. It\u2019s the easiest approach and doesn\u2019t require any additional spending. It\u2019s best to shoot near a window (your main lighting source) but avoid the direct sunlight. A cloudy day would be perfect because the more the light is diffused, the better for getting less deep shadows and contrast. Just remember to set your camera\u2019s white balance mode to daylight by choosing \u201cthe sun\u201d icon.<\/p>\n
2. Add some more light<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt\u2019s recommended to use two sources of light. If one of them is the sun shining through the window, and you want to stick to natural light, just try to use any reflecting panel as the second light source \u2013 it can be any sort of white surface, if only it\u2019s set against the main light source (the window), on the other side of the object. By using a panel you will lighten the whole scene and illuminate shadows.<\/p>\n![\"lego](\"https:\/\/ownetic.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-one-light-source-800x800.jpg\")
Photo made by the window, using a single light source<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n![\"lego](\"https:\/\/ownetic.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-with-reflecting-panel-800x800.jpg\")
Photo made as above but using an additional light source – a reflecting panel standing against the main light source – the window<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3. Get as close as possible to your object to fill the frame<\/strong><\/h3>\nYou want to bring out the details \u2013 that means you need to get close to your object, which makes keeping it in focus a lot harder. Almost all cameras have a useful macro mode that enables you to get as close as you need while still keeping your object in focus. It\u2019s usually represented by a \u201c flower\u201d icon on your camera settings section. If you use the macro mode for close-ups, you probably won\u2019t need to crop your images<\/a> afterward.
\nYou can also use a wide-angle lens, but a better way to get closer is to use a zoom lens instead. This solution has an advantage \u2013 using zoom prevents a perspective distortion and deformation of the object, which a wide-angle lens certainly would cause.<\/p>\n4. Try to avoid main sharpness problems<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn any case, the most important thing is to make your image sharp. It\u2019s a challenge because you\u2019re getting an extremely shallow depth of field, where only a narrow area appears sharp.<\/p>\n
Firstly, use a single-point autofocus. It offers you the possibility of sharpening the most important part of whatever you\u2019re taking photos of. Do the same when you\u2019re shooting with your phone \u2013 just tap directly on the object to bring it to focus.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nSecondly, use a tripod or find a way to make your camera as stable as possible \u2013 your shutter speed might get too slow for shooting without getting your camera really firm. To stabilize your camera and get smooth shots, try holding your breath or let your arms to prop against the table.<\/p>\n
5. Keep the frame simple and clean<\/strong><\/h3>\nYour eye notices less than the camera so try to look closely and eliminate all unwanted elements that appear on your background within the frame. Pay special attention to dust which may become surprisingly visible after you magnify the object on your computer.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also good to choose a contrasting but neutral background \u2013 white, grey or black. If your object is rather dark, pick a light background to make it more visible. If you\u2019re shooting a white object, choose a darker shade. It\u2019s better not to use a color background, especially when photographing a colorful object.<\/p>\n
6. Edit your photographs if needed<\/strong><\/h3>\nBy using a good lighting, sharp focus and an uncluttered background, you are bound to get great results. The last step, but not necessarily needed, is the processing of your image with an editing app \u2014 like a great online Photo Editor<\/a>. The basic photo refinements, like cropping, adjusting color, tonality or contrast, can be performed by any image editing program. In some cases, one-click auto-fix features will do the work. Remember to use them carefully so your photographs stay natural and not over-processed.<\/p>\n![\"lego](\"https:\/\/ownetic.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/exemplary-cropping-and-cotrast-adjustment-800x800.jpg\")
<\/a>An exemplary cropping, brightness and contrast adjustment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
It\u2019s recommended to use two sources of light. If one of them is the sun shining through the window, and you want to stick to natural light, just try to use any reflecting panel as the second light source \u2013 it can be any sort of white surface, if only it\u2019s set against the main light source (the window), on the other side of the object. By using a panel you will lighten the whole scene and illuminate shadows.<\/p>\n You want to bring out the details \u2013 that means you need to get close to your object, which makes keeping it in focus a lot harder. Almost all cameras have a useful macro mode that enables you to get as close as you need while still keeping your object in focus. It\u2019s usually represented by a \u201c flower\u201d icon on your camera settings section. If you use the macro mode for close-ups, you probably won\u2019t need to crop your images<\/a> afterward. In any case, the most important thing is to make your image sharp. It\u2019s a challenge because you\u2019re getting an extremely shallow depth of field, where only a narrow area appears sharp.<\/p>\n Firstly, use a single-point autofocus. It offers you the possibility of sharpening the most important part of whatever you\u2019re taking photos of. Do the same when you\u2019re shooting with your phone \u2013 just tap directly on the object to bring it to focus.<\/p>\n Secondly, use a tripod or find a way to make your camera as stable as possible \u2013 your shutter speed might get too slow for shooting without getting your camera really firm. To stabilize your camera and get smooth shots, try holding your breath or let your arms to prop against the table.<\/p>\n Your eye notices less than the camera so try to look closely and eliminate all unwanted elements that appear on your background within the frame. Pay special attention to dust which may become surprisingly visible after you magnify the object on your computer.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also good to choose a contrasting but neutral background \u2013 white, grey or black. If your object is rather dark, pick a light background to make it more visible. If you\u2019re shooting a white object, choose a darker shade. It\u2019s better not to use a color background, especially when photographing a colorful object.<\/p>\n By using a good lighting, sharp focus and an uncluttered background, you are bound to get great results. The last step, but not necessarily needed, is the processing of your image with an editing app \u2014 like a great online Photo Editor<\/a>. The basic photo refinements, like cropping, adjusting color, tonality or contrast, can be performed by any image editing program. In some cases, one-click auto-fix features will do the work. Remember to use them carefully so your photographs stay natural and not over-processed.<\/p>\n3. Get as close as possible to your object to fill the frame<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nYou can also use a wide-angle lens, but a better way to get closer is to use a zoom lens instead. This solution has an advantage \u2013 using zoom prevents a perspective distortion and deformation of the object, which a wide-angle lens certainly would cause.<\/p>\n4. Try to avoid main sharpness problems<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n5. Keep the frame simple and clean<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Edit your photographs if needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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