Find inspiration for macro photography through unusual subjects, creative projects, experimental techniques and practical lighting ideas from the Adaptalux photography team and community.
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…
White product photography tips for websites & eCommerce. – Watch on YouTube Selling products online can be a challenge, there are lots of moving parts to consider. One of the most important factors when it comes to selling online is product photography. In this article, we discuss the things you need to consider before taking…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for March 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 March is; PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to post…
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…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for February 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 February is; TEXTILES How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to post your…
Chinese Lantern plant photography – Physalis alkekengi – Watch on YouTube Physalis alkekengi (the scientific name) has many other names including the bladder cherry, Japanese-lantern, strawberry groundcherry, winter cherry, or Hozuki in Japanese. We know them as Chinese lantern fruit for their distinctive “lantern” like surround. In this article, we have been practicing some Chinese…
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…
HO Scale model photography – A festive macro photography Idea! – Watch on YouTube For this year’s Christmas macro photography shoot, we have been trying a very popular subject – HO Scale model photography! It’s a common sub-genre to use HO or 00 gauge figures in macro scenes, so let’s give it a go! HO…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for December 2021. 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 November is; CHRISTMAS MAGIC How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s challenge, you need to post…
Close-up Product Photography – Watch on YouTube We have covered product photography on a white background, and how to achieve black and coloured backgrounds too. However, there is more than one aspect to product photography. In this article we will explore how to capture important details and features using close-up product photography tecniques. Close-up Product…
