Close-up and finds shots
Most digital cameras can take amazing close-up shots and details, however
you must tell your camera what you are doing or it will end up with out of
focus shots.
To prepare your camera you must enable Macro mode (some cameras also
have a super macro for incredible detail). This is normally achieved by
moving a dial or pressing a button with the icon of a flower (or a flower and
magnifying glass for super macro)
Now all you have to do is get close to the subject a photograph it. Once again
although not essential I would recommend a tripod and use a short self-timer
to ensure no camera shake.
Take at least two photographs, one with and one without a
centimetre/millimeter and chroma scale. (see appendix) Keep the
background neutral, such as beige or light blue and ensure an even light,
whether this is achieved by using sunlight – or you can also use a daylight
lamp (a SAD lamp is perfect), which provides a bright but even light.
