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Ants Farming Aphids – A Macro Photography Exploration – Watch on YouTube One of the greatest things about macro photography is that it encourages us to slow down and pay attention to details that are easy to miss. Even during a dry summer woodland walk, there is often something fascinating happening on a tiny scale.…

Seashell Still Life Photography: A Macro Photography Guide – Watch on YouTube Seashells are fascinating subjects for macro photography. They are packed with texture, intricate patterns and subtle colours, yet they are often overlooked as photographic subjects. With a handful of shells, a macro lens and some carefully controlled lighting, it is possible to create…

CPU Macro Photography – Create Abstract Cityscapes with Light and Detail – Watch on YouTube There are many subjects in macro photography that are hiding in plain sight. A computer processor is one of them. It is not particularly small when viewed normally, yet under a macro lens it transforms into something intricate and almost…

Photographing Grains of Sand at High Magnification – Watch on YouTube Macro photography often focuses on subjects that feel small, but grains of sand take that idea to an entirely new level. These tiny particles are familiar to everyone, yet rarely seen up close.   With the right approach, you can reveal incredible textures and…

Colourful Abstract Macro with a CD Disk, a Fun Shoot to Try at Home – Watch on YouTube Macro photography does not need to be complicated to be rewarding. Some of the most creative results come from simple objects you already have at home. A CD or DVD disk is a perfect example. It is…

Ammonite Fossil Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube Ammonite fossil macro photography is a powerful way to explore detail that the eye cannot easily see. These ancient fossils hold millions of years of history, yet with the right lighting and technique, they can stand out as a beutiful connection to the past.   This…

Iris photography setup – A guide to capturing high quality iris portraits – Watch on YouTube The iris is a highly detailed subject that moves constantly, reflects everything around it, and reacts to light instantly. To capture it properly, every part of the setup needs to work together.   This guide builds on our original…

Wasp nest macro photography – Exploring the interior of a nest – Watch on YouTube Photographing the inside of a wasp nest reveals a hidden structure that most people never see. What appears from the outside to be a simple papery shell becomes, under controlled macro lighting, a complex and geometric construction. The layers, textures,…

Creating a Dramatic Coin Photography with LED Macro Lighting – Watch on YouTube Photographing a decorative coin at macro scale is an excellent way to explore atmosphere, texture, and controlled lighting. Coins are small, reflective, and highly detailed, which makes them ideal subjects for building a strong visual style using macro photography lighting.   This…

Macro Photography with Hot Glue: Alien Egg Abstracts at Home – Watch on YouTube Macro Photography with Hot Glue Hot glue, colourful lighting and a hint of smoke can create otherworldly scenes that look like they belong on an alien planet. This guide explores how to turn small blobs of translucent glue into detailed macro…