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.
Focus stacking with the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-180s – Watch on YouTube We needed to upgrade our focus stacking rail, so we chose the NiSi Macro Focusing Rail NM-180s. It replaces our cheap amazon two axis focusing rail and has some big advantages. In this article, we’re using the NM-180s to focus stack some…
FlipDie Coin Dice – How to get creative coin photos! – Watch on YouTube We have our hands on some really cool coins, so we naturally want to take some really creative photos to show them off! We got some FlipDie coin dice by Yarro Studios on Kickstarter. They have amazing artwork and detail on…
Potato Chip Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube In this article, we’re exploring the fun that can be had at home with potato chip macro photography! Chips, or crisps as we know them in the UK, are readily available in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and that makes them a great option for an…
Professional eye photography tutorial | Iris photos with no reflections! – Watch on YouTube In this professional eye photography tutorial, we’re going to cover everything you need to capture iris photos with no reflections! That may sound fairly simple (if you have never tried it) or practically impossible (If you’re struggling with how to remove…
How to photograph macro subjects behind glass! (Preserved in jars!) – Watch on YouTube In this macro photography tutorial, we’re exploring how to photograph macro subjects behind glass. Thanks to the MSc Biological Photography and Imaging course at Nottingham University’s School of life sciences, we have privileged access to some amazing preserved specimens. However,…
How to use macro photography lighting to create dramatic abstract art! – Watch on YouTube In this article, we’re looking at a fantastic technique for abstract macro photography. We’re exploring how to use macro photography lighting to create dramatic abstract art. We’re working with a simple everyday subject today – coiled wires! Abstract Coiled Wires…
We’re collaborating with Nottingham University Exploring 1000s of macro subjects at Nottingham University – Watch on YouTube We have been invited to collaborate with the Biological Photography and Imaging course at Nottingham University. They have kindly given us access to their collection which includes everything from dinosaur bones to preserved insects. Biological Photography and Imaging…
Simple Product Photography Tutorial using your Phone and Photo Boards – Watch on YouTube In this simple product photography tutorial, we’re going to be exploring a great setup for getting some easy but effective product photos. All of the photos on this page were shot using this setup and an older phone. No Monster Setups.…
Colourful abstract macro photography with LEGO flowers! – Watch on YouTube In this article, we’re exploring how to use the new series of LEGO flower bouquets to practice your lighting and composition and capture some colourful abstract macro photography with LEGO flowers! LEGO Flowers As anyone who has ever played with LEGO before, you will…
Easy tips to improve your macro photography at home! – Watch on YouTube Macro photography is tricky and can become a complex mix of techniques very quickly if you don’t know what to expect. In this article, we’re going to cover some quick tips that you can use to drastically improve your macro photography at…
