---

I'm a total newbie when it comes to identifying insects. I like to take photos of all kinds: insects, spiders etc. Would it be possible to write a simple photo guide, lets say for each family, on how to take photos to optimize the chance of it being identified? I learned for instance that it is important to get a good headshot to identify wasps. Perhaps it varies too much the way one identifies diptera that the best advice is - take pictures from as many angels as possible!? Problem is when you only get one shot ...

PS. I don't collect specimens. I only take photos. Hopefully I can contribute some reports with the help of my photos in the new report system for invertebrates that's suppose to come this summer (http://www.artportalen.se).