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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 -…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
