Find inspiration for macro photography through unusual subjects, creative projects, experimental techniques and practical lighting ideas from the Adaptalux photography team and community.
Using an LED macro light source to photograph Conkers! – Fountain Pen Macro Photography In this article we are using the new Adaptalux Pod Mini to photograph Conkers! Conkers is a popular game played using the seeds of the horse chestnut tree. They were a common sight on the end of a string before the…
Fossilised Shark Tooth Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube Let’s get our teeth stuck into something new, or rather… old! Fossilised shark tooth macro photography is not a phrase you will hear every day. Shark teeth are not common household items, and are not easy to come by naturally (in most parts of the world),…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for October 2022. Every month we run a macro photography competition for our community, and this is your chance to get involved! Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for October is; CANDY 🍬 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s photography competition, you need to post…
Dried Flower Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube Dried flower macro photography can be just as fun and interesting as shooting living flowers. There is less colour, but the texture and structures are much more complex and unique! Dried Flower Macro Photography We have a big basket of flowers, left to dry out in the…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for September 2022. Every month we run a macro photography competition for our community, and this is your chance to get involved! Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for September is; TOYS 🧸 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s photography competition, you need to post…
Watch on YouTube – Fountain Pen Macro Photography Fountain pens make for a very cool macro photography subject. While not the most common writing instrument anymore, they still have interesting designs. In this article, we will explore some of the considerations and options for capturing some fountain pen macro photography. Fountain Pen Macro Photography Not…
Watch on YouTube – Dramatic lighting for flower photography – Orchid Macro Photos What is the best way to create some dramatic lighting for flower photography? We will be exploring how to affect your flowers using adjustable artificial light. Dramatic lighting for flower photography Flower photography is a favorite pastime for many. Flowers bring natural…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for August 2022. Every month we run a macro photography competition for our community, and this is your chance to get involved! Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for July is; PAPER 📖 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s photography competition, you need to post…
Watch on YouTube – Candy Macro Photography As we discovered during our outing to the seaside a few weeks ago, candy and sweets make for a really interesting macro photography subject. In this article, we will explore a little deeper into the world of candy macro photography! Candy Macro Photography The first step is to…
Watch on YouTube – Seaside Food Macro photography Ideas We have been out on a day-trip to the beach! We went to Skegness looking for some seaside food macro photography ideas. There are lots of colourful and interesting foods on offer at the classic british seaside resort, so let’s take a look at some up…
