# Macro photography > Photographing small subjects at close range so that they appear life-size or larger on the sensor. Also known as: macro lens, macro shot. Category: Photography techniques. Macro photography is close-up photography of small subjects at high magnification, classically at a reproduction ratio of 1:1 or more. It uses macro lenses that can focus very close, and depth of field becomes very shallow. ## How PhotoRobot uses it PhotoRobot's recommended cameras guide lists macro lenses for detail and close-up work, alongside zoom lenses for general robotic-arm use and prime lenses for multi-camera set-ups. PhotoRobot's jewellery photography guide recommends a macro lens with a fixed focal length. ## See on photorobot.com - [Macro lens product photography](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/macro-lens-product-photography) - [Recommended cameras and lenses](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/recommended-cameras) ## Related terms - [Detail shot](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/detail-shot): A close-up photo of one feature of a product, such as a texture, logo or mechanism. - [Depth of field](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/depth-of-field): The distance range in front of and behind the focus point that appears acceptably sharp. - [Focus stacking](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/focus-stacking): Combining several photos focused at different distances into one image that is sharp throughout. - [Focal length](https://www.photorobot.com/glossary/focal-length): The lens property, in millimetres, that sets the angle of view and magnification. ## Where this term appears on photorobot.com Mentioned on 12 pages. Most relevant: - [Using a Macro Lens for Product Photography](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/macro-lens-product-photography): …photos of small items with microscopic details requires special equipment and a macro lens for high-quality results. - [Recommended Cameras for PhotoRobot Systems](https://www.photorobot.com/manuals/recommended-cameras): Choose a lens based on the types of objects you photograph, and how you intend to use it (universally, for macro photography, or multi-camera consistency). - [Jewelry Photography - Behind the Scenes Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/jewelry-photography): Jewelry photography on items like bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings calls for specialized equipment and accessories adaptable to macro photography. - [Packshot Photography - What is it, and How to Produce It](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/packshot-photography): Macro lenses – A macro lens is a specialized optic to photograph objects with a magnified ratio, usual 1:1. - [eCommerce Photography - How to Optimize Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/ecommerce-photography): Product photos must be high-resolution, display various angles, and sometimes include deep zoom, hot spots, or macro shots. - [Simple Product Portfolio Production: PhotoRobot Wizards](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/product-portfolio-production): There is also full support for packshot galleries, GS1 compliant images, macro shots, and interior panoramas. - [PhotoRobot Viewer](https://www.photorobot.com/software/360-product-viewer): They might for example be an additional macro shot that zooms into the cut of a diamond. - [360° Product Photography - Content Formats and Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/360-product-photography): An appropriate camera lens – For micro products like jewelry, a macro lens is necessary in the studio. - [3D eCommerce - What is it, Why it Matters, and Production](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/3d-ecommerce): An appropriate camera lens – For extremely small, complex products like jewelry, your photographer will need a macro lens. - [7 Components to Capture the Perfect Product Photo](https://www.photorobot.com/blog/7-components-to-capture-the-perfect-product-photo): Cameras with wide lenses are best when capturing larger products, while macro lenses can be utilized for smaller items.