Learn how flash lighting can be used in macro photography to freeze movement, reveal fine detail and control exposure. Explore practical techniques for positioning and balancing flash with your subject.
High magnification macro setup for dandelion seed photography – Watch on YouTube Dandelion seeds are super tiny, so we need a very high magnification macro setup to be able to capture them close up! In this article, we will explore a cheap and practical way to get super macro shots at home. The subject -…
Oil, Milk and Paint Abstract Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube In this macro photography tutorial, we are using milk, paint and oil to capture some abstract photos and video. Bubbles, movement, and colour will all come together to create strange mixtures. It’s a messy but extremely fun and hands-on shoot. A great…
Glitter Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube In this Glitter macro photography tutorial, we will be taking a look at some large and small glitter up close. We’re using a using a makeup brush as a stage and shooting on a tripod for stability. Glitter Macro Photography Tutorial 1/160 F16 ISO100 Glitter comes in…
Candle Macro Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube In this tutorial, we will be looking at capturing flames, embers and smoke from candles! Candle macro photography can be tricky, but we have a few tricks up our sleeve to make things easier. Candle Macro Photography Tutorial We have previously explored smoke photography with our brand…
Wild Mushroom Macro Walk: Tips for macro photography in the woods – Watch on YouTube We have been on a trip into the woods for a wild mushroom macro walk! We don’t often shoot outside, but with the arrival of the Adaptalux Flash Lighting Arms, it’s the perfect opportunity to go into the field for…
Hello all, Another month has swiftly gone by and that means more progress for Adaptalux Flash. We are now at the stage where we are waiting for various parts to arrive off production lines so we can continue with sub-assemblies and final assembly at our assembly studio in Lincolnshire, UK. In this update, I am…
Hi All, Apologies for the lack of update last month, but truth be told we were so busy we just wanted to crack on with the Flash products so we could show something really meaningful in this update. I will break the project down below in the usual fashion. Please find more images taken with…
Hi everyone, Another month, another update! This project is now really beginning to accelerate and again a lot has progressed since the last update. I have also been using the Flash prototypes with any excuse I can make, so I hope you enjoy some of the latest Adaptalux Flash photos throughout this update. Furthermore, we…
Hi Everyone, Its that time again, another update on this exciting project. As soon as I wrote the last update the weather turned cold and very rainy here in the UK, it was disappointing! However, in the past week the weather has returned to how it should be in early summer. Alot has progressed…
Hi everyone, We hope everyone is staying well. Here in the UK, we’re starting to enjoy the warmer sun and longer daylight hours. I honestly don’t know where this year is going at the moment, it’s absolutely flying by! There is ALOT going on at the moment, and this update details all of the progression…
