Practical macro photography guides for beginners, covering camera settings, equipment, composition and lighting techniques. Learn the fundamentals and develop your skills with straightforward, hands-on advice from Adaptalux photographers.
How to Photograph a Fairytale Mushroom with LED Lighting – Watch on YouTube A red fly agaric surrounded by moss is one of the most recognisable sights in woodland photography. Its bright cap and white spots already look as though they belong in a storybook. However, finding the right mushroom is only the beginning.…
What’s inside your chocolate bar? – Food Macro with flexible LED Lighting – Watch on YouTube Chocolate bars are something that the sweeter ones among us see regularly, but few people have looked closely at what is hiding beneath the surface. When viewed through a macro lens, even the simplest chocolate can reveal a fascinating…
How to Photograph a Bottle of Whiskey with Creative Lighting – Watch on YouTube Photographing glass bottles can be surprisingly challenging. Reflections, transparency, labels and embossed details all compete for attention. However, when the lighting is carefully controlled, even a simple bottle can become a striking product photography subject. In this guide, we’ll explore…
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…
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…
How to Achieve Consistent Macro Lighting Outdoors – Watch on YouTube How to Achieve Consistent Macro Lighting Outdoors Creating consistent macro photography outdoors can be a challenge, especially when shooting products or a sequence of images. Changing weather, shifting light, and reflective surfaces all introduce variables that can affect the final image. This guide explores…
Macro Photography of Plant Roots, A Unique Plant Perspective – Watch on YouTube Macro Photography of Plant Roots Macro photography often focuses on the beauty of flowers and leaves. But there’s a hidden part of the plant world that rarely gets attention – the roots. This guide explores how to photograph plant roots using macro…
How to Photograph Hoverflies in Macro – Watch on YouTube Hoverflies are a fantastic subject for macro photography. They’re easy to find, especially in summer, and they tend to stay still just long enough to capture some detailed shots. In this tutorial, we’ll explore how to photograph hoverflies in macro using a simple setup and…
