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…
The Photography Show 2026 at the NEC Birmingham was a landmark event for us at Adaptalux, for several reasons. Let’s recap some of the highlights! Adaptalux lighting featured by SONY Our lighting was featured on the SONY stand. This was a huge moment, not just for our team, but for macro photographers across the show.…
Needle Macro Photography – How to Capture the Eye of a Needle (10x magnification) – Watch on YouTube Needle Macro Photography Needle macro photography reveals a surprising world of texture and detail. The eye of a sewing needle is tiny, shiny, and difficult to control. This combination makes it a great subject for pushing the…
Ultraviolet Mineral Photography – Opal, Corundum & Scapolite – Watch on YouTube Ultraviolet Mineral Photography – Opal, Corundum & Scapolite Ultraviolet mineral macro photography brings together three fascinating areas of imaging, ultraviolet fluorescence, minerals, and close‑up detail (Macro). When combined, they reveal colours and structures that are completely invisible under normal light. This guide explains…
Winter Macro Photography: Capturing Bark, Moss and Texture Outdoors – Watch on YouTube Winter Macro Photography Winter macro photography offers a different way to explore the outdoors. With the leaves gone and the woodland floor looking bare, it becomes easier to focus on small details that are usually hidden. Bark, moss and the natural textures…
Dark Cinematic Toy Photography Tutorial – Alien (1979) Action Figure – Watch on YouTube Dark Cinematic Toy Photography Tutorial This dark cinematic toy photography tutorial shows how to create moody sci‑fi images using a simple table‑top setup, Adaptalux Studio lighting and a small fog machine. The subject for the shoot is an Alien (1979) Action…
Mineral Macro Photography Tutorial: Titanium Kyanite and Bismuth Crystals – Watch on YouTube Mineral Macro Photography Tutorial Rainbow-coloured minerals are some of the most fascinating subjects for macro photography. Their vibrant hues and intricate structures make them perfect for exploring detail up close. In this guide, we’ll look at two stunning examples: Titanium Kyanite and…
Watch on YouTube – 5 Creative Macro Photography Projects to Try in 2026 Every year we collect together our favourite shoots from the past 12 months into a collection of amazing macro photography project ideas that are easy to shoot at home. Click the links to see images, tips, and a full video tutorial on…
2025 AMPA Shortlist. The shortlist for the 2025 Adaptalux Macro Photography Awards has been announced and in this article we’re featuring a selection of the images entred. This is the second year of our annual awards and the entries have once again been spectacular. With over 1000 entries, 70 have been chosen to…
