Find inspiration for macro photography through unusual subjects, creative projects, experimental techniques and practical lighting ideas from the Adaptalux photography team and community.
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…
We love to showcase the amazing work of our customers, their story, and their experiences with our products. In this article, Darren Littlehales gives us an insight into the methods and inspirations behind his Star Wars figure photography. Star Wars Figure Photography Creating a galaxy far far away with Darren Littlehales Darren LittleHales Facebook Instagram…
Gin Botanical Macro Photography at Louth Distillery – Watch on YouTube The making of Gin involves the use of botanicals to give it flavour. All kinds of ingredients can be used in the distillation process to imbue the final product with different properties. Our friends at Louth Distillery run a Gin school and stock a…
Oriental Poppy Flower Photography – Watch on YouTube ‘Royal Wedding’ is the white and purple variation of Papaver Orientale. Poppies are more commonly seen as the bright red flower, filling fields and garden plots, but our flower today is just as interesting up close. In this Oriental Poppy flower photography tutorial, we’re using lighting and…
Ink clouds photography tutorial – Watch on YouTube Capturing Ink clouds colliding in water is an advanced shoot that has several challenges that don’t often come up in regular macro photography or videography. In this Ink cloud photography tutorial we’re going to take a look at some tips for tackling a shoot like this. Water…
How to photograph a watch – Watch on YouTube Watches are sought after for their unique designs and fine detail. A lot of effort goes into showing off these details, especially when it comes to product photography. In this article we are going to explore how to photograph a watch! How to photograph a watch.…
Welcome to the Monthly Macro Photography Challenge for March 2023. 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 March is; VIDEO GAMES 🎮 How to Enter To enter an image into this month’s photography competition, you need to post…
Realistic Toy Car Photography Tutorial – Watch on YouTube Car photography is an appealing pastime and even a lucrative career… however not everybody has a Lamborghini or Aston Martin lying around to practice with. This is where diecast model cars can be a fantastic stand-in. There are a few things to consider though, so we’re…
We love to showcase the amazing work of our customers, their story, and their experiences with our products. In this article, Jacki Gordon shares with us how she was inspired to start creating her popular series of miniature photographs during covid lockdown. Totie Photies Miniature Photography with Jacki Gordon Jacki Gordon Website Instagram About the…
How to photograph your own Iris – Watch on YouTube A question we get asked often by Iris Photography enthusiasts – What is the best lighting for Iris Photography? Flash or Continuous? How about placement and distance from the eye? In this article, we’re going to answer those questions for those of you wanting to…
