Explore science-fiction inspired macro photography using coloured lighting, unusual subjects, miniature scenes and experimental techniques to create futuristic and otherworldly images.
CPU Macro Photography – Create Abstract Cityscapes with Light and Detail – Watch on YouTube There are many subjects in macro photography that are hiding in plain sight. A computer processor is one of them. It is not particularly small when viewed normally, yet under a macro lens it transforms into something intricate and almost…
Macro Photography with Hot Glue: Alien Egg Abstracts at Home – Watch on YouTube Macro Photography with Hot Glue Hot glue, colourful lighting and a hint of smoke can create otherworldly scenes that look like they belong on an alien planet. This guide explores how to turn small blobs of translucent glue into detailed macro…
Dramatic Lighting for Toy Photography: Creating Epic Battle Scenes Outdoors – Watch on YouTube Action Figure Battle Scenes Toy photography is a creative way to bring miniature worlds to life. With the right lighting and composition, action figures can look like they’ve stepped straight out of a movie. In this guide, we’ll explore how to…
Using colour to create 80s retro photography lighting – Watch on YouTube 80s nostalgia is a popular look in movies and TV shows at the moment, so we wanted to create some 80s retro photography lighting using colour to find the right vibe. We have pulled an old games console out of storage for a…
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…
Action Figure Photography tips – Watch on YouTube Action figure and toy photography is a great way to explore your creativity and imagination. Step back to a time when toys like these were “real” and you could imagine their lives, put them in situations and make stories. We can do all of this as photographers,…
Electronic circuit board photography – Watch on YouTube Electronics, specifically PCBs, come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Because of this, they can make really interesting macro photography subjects. In this article, we will be using electronic circuit board photography to create cityscapes and aerial shots of futuristic miniature cities! Firstly, you can find…
Watch on YouTube – How to shoot black background product photography One of the most common questions we get resulting from our blogs and tutorials is “How do you get a black background in your photographs?”. We don’t often show how it’s done, and we never use a black backdrop. The reason for that? It’s…
Watch on YouTube – LEGO Star Wars Toy Photography The new Star Wars film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is in cinemas this December, so we wanted to find some inspiration in the saga and bring it to our own macro photography. In this article, we are looking at some tecniques to shoot some…
Watch on YouTube – A guide to creating amazing space photos using marbles. In this tutorial we’re going to be creating some amazing space photographs with planets, stars and nebulae. You don’t need a spaceship, or even a telescope. As macro photographers, we are going to be using marbles to create the planets! If you…
