Hi everyone! Welcome to my first photography challenge! This marks the starting point of my practical journey. For this challenge, I’ve chosen a topic to dive deeper into aperture: Macro Photography with Aperture.
Goal
A reasonable question: Why this topic? My answer is simple: macro photography has always absorbed and excited me. It invites us to notice the tiny details within the bigger picture. I remember the first time I tried macro photography. I was amazed at how a tiny subject, like a ladybug, could fill the entire frame. However, I quickly realized that achieving the desired depth of field was a delicate balance. This challenge is my journey to master that balance.
The goal of this challenge is to learn how to use aperture effectively when working with tiny objects.
What’s the plan?
Over the next 14 days, I’ll be experimenting with various aperture settings in macro shots, focusing on how it impact depth of field, sharpness, and background blur. To keep things straightforward and manageable, I’ll use Aperture Priority Mode (A/Av) for all shots
The key point: I’m not just sharing my successes. Mistakes are part of the process, and I’ll share those too, along with my own review.
What I’ll Learn (and you can too)
By the end of this challenge, I’ll gain a better understanding of:
- How aperture settings influence focus and depth of field in macro shots.
- How to isolate your subject by blurring the background or maximizing sharpness.
- How mistakes can be stepping stones to improvement.