Explore macro photography of jewellery, gemstones and precious objects, with techniques for controlling reflections, revealing fine detail and creating carefully controlled lighting setups.
Ultraviolet Mineral Photography – Opal, Corundum & Scapolite – Watch on YouTube Ultraviolet Mineral Photography – Opal, Corundum & Scapolite Ultraviolet mineral macro photography brings together three fascinating areas of imaging, ultraviolet fluorescence, minerals, and close‑up detail (Macro). When combined, they reveal colours and structures that are completely invisible under normal light. This guide explains…
Mineral Macro Photography Tutorial: Titanium Kyanite and Bismuth Crystals – Watch on YouTube Mineral Macro Photography Tutorial Rainbow-coloured minerals are some of the most fascinating subjects for macro photography. Their vibrant hues and intricate structures make them perfect for exploring detail up close. In this guide, we’ll look at two stunning examples: Titanium Kyanite and…
Abstract wedding ring photography ideas – Put a spin on your Ring photography! – Watch on YouTube Ring and jewellery photography is usually one of the photography genres that sticks close to the established line. However, we like to look for opportunities to use light and techniques in new ways. In this macro photography tutorial,…
Ring & Jewellery Macro Photography – How to control reflections in shiny objects – Watch on YouTube Jewellery photography is in high in demand, as artists and jewellers create amazing pieces that should be shown off in images! However, for a beginner, jewellery photography is one of the trickiest places to start and comes with…
We love to showcase the amazing work of our customers, their story, and their experiences with our products. In this article, Martin Heigan explores the unseen universe around us with spectacular macro and astrophotography images. The scale of the unseen universe Astrophotography & Macro Photography with Martin Heigan Martin P Heigan Website Flickr About the…
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 – Close-Up Crystal & Mineral Photography Tips A lot of the time, getting closer can reveal the amazing details of a subject. This is always more apparent when light interacts with a subject in unique ways. Today we are looking at 3 crystal formations that geologists will be familiar with. However, the…
Watch on YouTube – Wedding Ring Photography Tutorial Reflective subjects are difficult to work with. Anyone that has tried to shoot jewellery or rings will know the struggle of reflections and the loss of detail from having the wrong lighting available. In our latest shoot, we used the Adaptalux Studio to capture an engagement ring and it…