THE MISSION
Create incredibly detailed close-ups by using focus-stacking and Photoshop
Time needed 30 minutes
Skill level Beginner
Kit needed Photoshop CC
Focus-stacking is a great way to increase depth of field in close-ups, landscapes or any scene where you want front-to-back sharpness. This isn't always possible in one exposure - especially if you want to include details that are very close to the lens - but by shooting a set of photos with varying focus points, we can combine the sharpest parts into a single image later on.
To shoot for a focus stack, use a tripod and focus on the closest point. Take a shot, then manually shift the focus slightly and take another, continuing until you've recorded front-to-back sharpness. The Canon EOS R5, R6 and 90D, for example, have built-in focus bracketing modes that shift the focus automatically for you.
To composite our images, we used two auto Photoshop tools: Auto-Align ensures all the details line up on top of one another, and Auto-Blend seeks out the in-focus parts and merges them into one super-sharp image in seconds!
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