Many times people find themselves needing to use macr capabilities beyond what their digital cameras will provide.

Here is an easy to follow tutorial for a DIY macro attachment that will allow you to extend the close-up capabilities of your camera. If your point and shoot digital camera has an extending lens barrel here is a terrific tutorial at instructables on how to make a macro attachment. This tutorial is very visual, easy to follow and most of the items needed are everyday household items.

Close up or macro photography lets us bring the small and intricate things to the attention of the world. Most digital cameras come out of the box with the ability to get close, real close! In this tutorial you’ll discover some fascinating insights into the world of macro photography. While the tutorial uses DSLR as the main camera most of the tips and hints that you’ll read about can be used with a point-and-shoot camera.

You’ll learn how small reflectors, shooting angles and learning to use “light” can bring life to the little things that are all around us.