Canvas Inspiration: Close Ups!

All too often we fail to notice the beauty in the details right in front of us. Most of us lead pretty busy lives and it's easy to rush through your day without appreciating cheesy stuff like your girlfriends dimples or how cool it looks when you add a few drops of milk to black coffee. Don't miss out! A great way to slow down, and get up close and personal is through the lens of your camera.

Here are some cool examples and a few tips to get you started!

Four tips for better close up photography:

1. Scope the area out while looking through your lens. Test out some different angles, get creative! Take your time.
2. Use a cushion or beanbag to lie on so you can get really really low without being really really uncomfortable.
3. Try to get your hands on a right angle lens, this will allow you to get closer to the subject without having to squash your face into it.
4. Put some diffusing material over the flash to get better lighting. Most cameras with a flash don't work well with close ups! You could use some white cloth or paper.

Good luck and happy shooting!