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.
Insect macro photography at home – Watch on YouTube There’s a few problems with insect macro photography. Going out to find rare or beautiful bugs can be a chore and not everybody has access to exotic varieties. The next issue is getting them to sit still and pose for a photo. While it can be…
Background Gradient Cards – Colourful Backgrounds for Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube With the release of Series II of our Background Gradient Cards, we thought it would be a great time to take a closer look at how to use these colorful backgrounds in your macro photography shoots! We shot the colourful coin image…
Butterfly Macro Photography – Lesser Purple Emperor Butterfly – Watch on YouTube In this butterfly macro photography article, we’re taking a close-up look at the unique iridescent wings of the Purple Emperor butterfly. The Purple Emperor is increasingly rare in the UK, but we have access to some well-preserved specimens thanks to the MSc Biological…
Gin Botanical Macro Photography at Louth Distillery – Watch on YouTube The making of Gin involves the use of botanicals to give it flavour. All kinds of ingredients can be used in the distillation process to imbue the final product with different properties. Our friends at Louth Distillery run a Gin school and stock a…
Oriental Poppy Flower Photography – Watch on YouTube ‘Royal Wedding’ is the white and purple variation of Papaver Orientale. Poppies are more commonly seen as the bright red flower, filling fields and garden plots, but our flower today is just as interesting up close. In this Oriental Poppy flower photography tutorial, we’re using lighting and…
How to photograph a watch – Watch on YouTube Watches are sought after for their unique designs and fine detail. A lot of effort goes into showing off these details, especially when it comes to product photography. In this article we are going to explore how to photograph a watch! How to photograph a watch.…
Realistic Toy Car Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube Car photography is an appealing pastime and even a lucrative career… however not everybody has a Lamborghini or Aston Martin lying around to practice with. This is where diecast model cars can be a fantastic stand-in. There are a few things to consider though, so we’re…
How to photograph your own Iris – Watch on YouTube A question we get asked often by Iris Photography enthusiasts – What is the best lighting for Iris Photography? Flash or Continuous? How about placement and distance from the eye? In this article, we’re going to answer those questions for those of you wanting to…
Colourful and Creative Ice Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube Ice macro photography is a notoriously difficult subject. To photograph the interesting structure of the ice, you first need to see past the wet, reflective exterior. Then there is the issue of depth and getting things in focus. Lastly, there’s a time limit! Ice doesn’t…
How to create abstract photos using chocolate wrappers – Watch on YouTube One thing that’s always abundant around Christmas time is chocolate. They come in all kinds of unique and interesting-looking packaging. In this article, we’re going to look at how to create abstract photos using these left over chocolate wrappers. How to create abstract…
