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Is there a type of lighting that works better or a particular background. I've attempted to take pics of my dryads and my pics look like crap.

I just use the low budget route ... sunlight and a box with white paper in.. works out ok.. prob better ways of doing it though

You need good lighting and a camera with a good macro focus mode. Both of these items are pretty inexpensive these days, especially with digital photography.

Also try playing about with manual modes for exposure and ISO, etc.

Tripod (or other method to stabilise the camera) is essential for close-up work.

Softened sunlight works well (if you have to use a flash, use an-off camera one - most built-ins put out 90% of their light in the first 30cm - enough to white out any close-up).

I'm a dyed-in-the-wool SLR user. Macro lens and setting. Manual focus. Tripod, mylar screen (screenprinting stuff) to soften the sunlight (which down under can be rather harsh and 'flat').

If I have to shoot indoors without access to good light, then my dedicated off-camera flash comes out. Dialled down to 1/16 power at 30cm leaves the subject well lit, and throws the background into near darkness (used this technique at cons when friends wanted me to photograph their stuff for them).

Good thread - will be following this one