Insect Photography

1. Close
   If you are getting a close up, macro lens is a must! You'll need a specialty lens 50mm to 200mm focal
   length. Must be as quiet as possible to prevent scaring the insects. Use a shallow a depth of field to
   create a completely blurred our background to make the insect stand out.
2. Creative Angles
   Photograph above the insect for a different perspective. You can also use a colorful flower to give the
   insect a background. Such as a flower with a lot of pollen on it, will attract one or two creatures.
3. Keep in Focus
    Keeping an insect in focus is very difficult because when you use a shallow depth of field, it gives
    you a smaller margin for error. To avoid a blur you should use a tripod and the smallest aperture
    possible. Use auto and manual focus to see which one is best for you. If the insect is large, focus on
    the head.
4. Moving Insects
    When an insect is moving you can avoid blur by choosing a fast shutter speed of 1/250 and above or
    use a flash to freeze the action. You must be very still when taking a photo. Just a slight movement
    can make the image blur.
5. Vivid Colors
     Zooming in close means that the striking contrast between colors is very clear. You can also bring
     an insect inside and have a set up of colorful flowers.
6. Action
    You may need to use a fill-in-flash incase the sun isn't very bright, so you can see a little bit more
    detail on the insect. Make sure your focus is perfect and on the insect and not on the background.
    Turn the mode to aperture priority and select a large aperture such as f/2-f/5.6 for a blurred
    background.

HAVE FUN!! (: