Photo Locations:
there's a place for everything!

Other pages on this site show you how to photograph. In this section, we talk about photo locations, in other words, where to take pictures, and the unique surprises (good and bad) each of the photography locations holds for us.

It will always be true that you don't have to travel far to enjoy fascinating subject matter for your macro photography. It is also true that some subjects can only be found in certain places. Your approach to photographing will change based on where you happen to be. So pack your camera bag and let's get this show on the road!

First, here's a list of the pages in this Photo Locations section:

• Want to set up a corner of home or office to photograph small things under controlled conditions? Learn how at Studio Photography.
• Taking your studio photography show on the road: The Portable Photo Studio.
• How to prepare yourself, and your gear, for photography in the wide open spaces: Outdoor Photography.
• Where sea meets sand there are unique and fascinating photo opportunities. Learn more at Beach Photography.

No one needs to travel far to find great macro photography subjects. Anyone with curiosity and an inquisitive eye will find subjects for close-up photography everywhere.

Having said that, sometimes you have to get away from a familiar world to allow creativity to flow. Let's face it, many of us are going places anyway, be it for business or pleasure. Great photography locations are everywhere!

Going out "on location" is a certain cure for anyone at risk of falling into a creative rut. No doubt there are many can't-miss photo locations close to where you're sitting right now. City parks, industrial sites, farms, fields, railroad stations, public art displays, open-air markets, are just a few photo locations that never fail to turn up photographic gold.

Many photographers gravitate toward areas where nature intersects and overlaps with the hand of humankind. Even places where nary a bush or flower grows contain hints of the natural world (think farmer's markets in an urban setting, where nature's bounty concentrates in a dazzling display). And no matter where you go, there is light, which can be turned into the subject of some pretty incredible photographs.

Going out to find good macro photography locations requires a bit of planning. Not just where to go, but what to take along. We know we need a camera and lenses. Consider also the importance of a good camera bag, one that carries a lot without weighing you down!

We'll talk about what to pack in order to have the most technical and creative flexibility in your close-up photography, while avoiding excess weight that makes for a long and tiring day.

Once your camera bag is equipped, you'll be able to hit the road on a moment's notice!

Of course the topic of where to photograph includes staying close to home or office. For ultimate control, nothing beats a customized photo studio. Studio photography equipment is not required to be portable unless you want it to be!

Once again, here are the topics we'll cover in this photo locations section:

• Studio Photography
• The Portable Photo Studio
• Outdoor Photography
• Beach Photography

So go ahead! Get out there and make some memorable images!