Explore insect macro photography, from finding interesting subjects outdoors to choosing magnification, camera settings and lighting. Learn how to capture fine detail and behaviour in small natural subjects.
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.…
Wasp nest macro photography – Exploring the interior of a nest – Watch on YouTube Photographing the inside of a wasp nest reveals a hidden structure that most people never see. What appears from the outside to be a simple papery shell becomes, under controlled macro lighting, a complex and geometric construction. The layers, textures,…
Outdoor Macro Photography Lighting – Beetle Photography in the woods – Watch on YouTube Capturing insects outdoors can be tricky. They move fast, light changes quickly, and shadows are unpredictable. But with the right lighting, even the most active little critters can become amazing subjects. This tutorial walks through a typical outdoor macro photography…
Honey Bee Macro Photography Inside the hive – Watch on YouTube Bees are fabulous creatures and often get a bad rap for their nasty stings. However we’re braving the stingers at the University of Nottingham to explore their hives up close and personal. We’re going to try to capture some honey bee macro photography from…
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…
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…
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…
Capturing Frozen Spider Web Macro Photos – Watch on YouTube Spider webs are both notoriously strong for their size, yet delicate and vulnerable to changes around them. One of those hazards for keeping a web intact is the changing seasons. In this article, we’re aiming to capture some frozen spider web macro photos as we…
Caterpillar Macro Photography 🐛 – Watch on YouTube Caterpillars are a common sight for any keen gardener. Although a menace for your vegetable patch, they are great subjects for photography! We’re bringing one inside for some caterpillar macro photography in a controlled environment. Caterpillar Macro Photography Caterpillars are strange critters, but very interesting up close.…
