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I've been a photographer for almost two decades and only recently purchased a macro lens to try it out. Had I known what I was missing, I would have bought one long ago.

Macro is one of the most exciting photography modes, allowing you to get extreme close-up shots of beings and objects. However, it can also be extremely challenging, as one has to get very close to ...

You don’t always need specialist equipment for close-ups; the best camera phones are very capable when it comes to macro photography, says Amy Davies. For those who would like to give macro ...