Learn how LED lighting can be used in macro photography to control direction, brightness, colour and contrast. Explore practical lighting setups and creative techniques using continuous light.
High Magnification Ultraviolet Photography – Pollen Grains – Watch on YouTube Pollen is very interesting up close, but we’re taking it to the next level with some high Magnification ultraviolet photography! UV photography and high magnification macro are both amazing alone, but combined they are sure to create some other-worldly effects! Pollen Macro Photography This…
Pollen Macro Photography – 5x and 10x Magnification – Watch on YouTube We love flower photography, but there’s one aspect of flowers that often gets overlooked – the pollen. In this tutorial, we’re doing some pollen macrophotography at super high magnifications like 5x and 10x. Pollen Macro Photography Pollen is everywhere, anyone with hayfever can…
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,…
Honey Bee Macro Photography Inside the hive – Watch on YouTube Bees are fabulous creatures and often get a bad rap for their nasty stings. However we’re braving the stingers at the University of Nottingham to explore their hives up close and personal. We’re going to try to capture some honey bee macro photography from…
Lego Photography with the Laowa Probe Lens (24mm f/14) – Watch on YouTube We love LEGO photography. There’s something about the charming features of the minifigures and iconic studs that makes photographs both relatable and recognisable. There is a big challenge when it comes to photographing Lego figures though – Perspective. In this article, we’re…
Food photography lighting tips – How to make your food photos look delicious! – Watch on YouTube In this article, we have some fantastic food photography lighting tips that can improve the look of your images. Food is delicious, and it should look delicious when you photograph it too! However, there are many factors that…
Abstract Pine Cone macro photogrphy with the Raynox DCR-250 Conversion Lens – Watch on YouTube Sometimes you don’t have a macro lens handy. Perhaps you don’t yet own a dedicated macro lens, or simply don’t want to carry one with you on every photo walk. But don’t worry about missing out on that cool…
5x Macro Photography with the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens – Watch on YouTube In this article we’re exploring some subjects using the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro Lens. It’s an impressive lens that can get closer to subjects than anything we have used before… so let’s try some 5x super macro…
Could this be the most useful abstract tool in your kitchen? – Cheese grater macro photography ideas – Watch on YouTube It’s been a while since we raided the kitchen drawers for macro photography subjects. In this article we’re using one of the most versatile tools around. It usually only grates cheese, but for us,…
What is Colour Temperature? How your lighting affects the mood of your images. – Watch on YouTube Most photographers will be aware of white balance, it’s quite a prominent setting in most camera menus. But what is colour temperature? It’s related, but refers to the temperature of light rather than any setting in your camera.…
