Explore ultraviolet macro photography and the unusual colours and fluorescence revealed under UV lighting. Learn about equipment, lighting techniques and subjects that take on a different appearance under ultraviolet light.
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…
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…
Using Tonic Water to create amazing UV flower photography! – Watch on YouTube We love UV photography, and especially UV flower photography! The effects created by the UVIVF technique and UV lighting arms is stunning and surprising at times! However we can make the effect even more interesting using some highly fluorescent tonic water! What…
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…
Ultraviolet Mushroom Photography – Fluorescent Fungi – Watch on YouTube Ultraviolet Induced Visible Flourescance (UVIVF) photography can often surprise you. The results you see on the back of the camera after a long exposure are almost always unexpected. Fungi are known to have strange properties sometimes, so some ultraviolet mushroom photography is sure to be…
Why you need a PURE light source for UV fluorescence photography – Watch on YouTube If you have found your way to this article, it’s likely you have seen some UV fluorescence images before. What you may not realise is that not all fluorescent objects are created equal. The question is if one can purchase…
Photographing a Kiwi under UV Light – Watch on YouTube Many different plants, insects and objects fluoresce (glow) under ultraviolet light. An entire genre of photography is dedicated to capturing the unseen glow from subjects. In this article, we will be walking through some ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF) photography, by taking a look at a…
Creative Lighting for Flower Photography – Watch on YouTube The Hellebore is a beautiful flower for some macro photography experimentation. We set out to make the most of the pink and purple pattens of the petals in this shoot. We have used a couple of techniques to get light into the flower to illuminate it…
Ultraviolet lichen macro photography – Watch on YouTube Lichen is a pretty common find in UK woodland. The particularly easy to find variety is the kind we are shooting today – Xanthoria parietina, aka Common Orange, or Maritime Sunburst Lichen. Grab a few hedge cuttings with this stuff growing and lets delve into some ultraviolet…
We are very proud to have the Adaptalux Studio in the hands of many experts around the world. Don Komarechka is one of the worlds most talented and popular macro photographers and we are very excited to be included in his new macro photography book. In this article, Don shares his experiences using our UV…
