FlipDie Coin Dice – How to get creative coin photos! – Watch on YouTube We have our hands on some really cool coins, so we naturally want to take some really creative photos to show them off! We got some FlipDie coin dice by Yarro Studios on Kickstarter. They have amazing artwork and detail on…
Watch on YouTube – AMAZING macro picture ideas you can try at home Every year we collect together our favorite shoots from the past 12 months into a collection of amazing macro picture ideas that are easy to shoot at home. Click the links to see images, tips, and a full video tutorial on each…
Potato Chip Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube In this article, we’re exploring the fun that can be had at home with potato chip macro photography! Chips, or crisps as we know them in the UK, are readily available in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and that makes them a great option for an…
Professional eye photography tutorial | Iris photos with no reflections! – Watch on YouTube In this professional eye photography tutorial, we’re going to cover everything you need to capture iris photos with no reflections! That may sound fairly simple (if you have never tried it) or practically impossible (If you’re struggling with how to remove…
How to photograph macro subjects behind glass! (Preserved in jars!) – Watch on YouTube In this macro photography tutorial, we’re exploring how to photograph macro subjects behind glass. Thanks to the MSc Biological Photography and Imaging course at Nottingham University’s School of life sciences, we have privileged access to some amazing preserved specimens. However,…
We’re collaborating with Nottingham University Exploring 1000s of macro subjects at Nottingham University – Watch on YouTube We have been invited to collaborate with the Biological Photography and Imaging course at Nottingham University. They have kindly given us access to their collection which includes everything from dinosaur bones to preserved insects. Biological Photography and Imaging…
Easy tips to improve your macro photography at home! – Watch on YouTube Macro photography is tricky and can become a complex mix of techniques very quickly if you don’t know what to expect. In this article, we’re going to cover some quick tips that you can use to drastically improve your macro photography at…
Insect macro photography at home – Watch on YouTube There’s a few problems with insect macro photography. Going out to find rare or beautiful bugs can be a chore and not everybody has access to exotic varieties. The next issue is getting them to sit still and pose for a photo. While it can be…
Background Gradient Cards – Colourful Backgrounds for Macro Photography – Watch on YouTube With the release of Series II of our Background Gradient Cards, we thought it would be a great time to take a closer look at how to use these colorful backgrounds in your macro photography shoots! We shot the colourful coin image…
Butterfly Macro Photography – Lesser Purple Emperor Butterfly – Watch on YouTube In this butterfly macro photography article, we’re taking a close-up look at the unique iridescent wings of the Purple Emperor butterfly. The Purple Emperor is increasingly rare in the UK, but we have access to some well-preserved specimens thanks to the MSc Biological…
