Find inspiration for macro photography through unusual subjects, creative projects, experimental techniques and practical lighting ideas from the Adaptalux photography team and community.
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for July 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; SUMMER SPORTS 🏅 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s photography competition, you need to…
How to Automate focus stacking using the MIOPS Slider+ – Watch on YouTube In this article, we will be taking a look at how to automate focus stacking using the MIOPS Slider+. Manual focus stacking can be time-consuming and tedious, and often lead to sub-par results due to manual error. The folks are MIOPS know…
Watch on YouTube – Cool macro photography ideas for 2022 Every year we collect together our favorite shoots from the past 12 months into a set of cool macro photography project ideas for you to try at home. Click the links to see images, tips, and a full video tutorial on each subject. #5 -…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for June 2022. This is where you can get involved with the Adaptalux Community and flex some of your own macro photography skills. Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for June is; PATRIOTISM 🇬🇧 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to post…
UV Photography – How does a dandelion react to UV light? – Watch on YouTube UV Photography is fascinating and not as technical or challenging as you may think. In this UV photography tutorial we will be capturing the classic dandelion shot, with one interesting twist – UVIVF What is UV Photography? UV Photography can…
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 -…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for May 2022. This is where you can get involved with the Adaptalux Community and flex some of your own macro photography skills. Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for May is; NEW LIFE 🌱 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to…
How to photograph miniatures like a pro. – Watch on YouTube Model making and miniature painting is a hobby that takes a lot of time and discipline. It’s a great feeling to come to the end of a project and admire the final result. However, another skill comes into play if you want to show…
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…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for April 2022. This is where you can get involved with the Adaptalux Community and flex some of your own macro photography skills. Monthly Macro Challenge The theme for April is; UKRAINE COLOURS 🇺🇦 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to…
