INSECT LIFE

SUBJECT SEPARATION

Where there is more than one compositional element, don’t leave too much space between them as this can complicate use in publications. For insects, shoot in burst mode to capture multiple positions

CRITICAL SHARPNESS

At high magnifications any blurring is instantly visible. For commercial use, lack of sharpness, either creative or unintentional, is best avoided to increase file usefulness

NOT TOO CLOSE

While frame-filling images can be eye-catching, occupying

the entire frame with the subject may not be the most dynamic option. Try showing more of the habitat for a

deeper narrative

ACTIVE ATMOSPHERE

Always attempt to capture the subject actively engaged in a display of behaviour. This adds interest to the image by conveying an intimate perspective of the

subject’s lifestyle