Macro Photography
Macro photography is one of the best ways to see the world in a new light. Give it a try and you might suddenly be pulling your camera out at the very mention of an insect, rare coin, or fuzzy speck of dust. But what are the best gifts to get the macro photography enthusiast in your life?
TTArtisan 40mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
The easiest place to start is also the simplest: an affordable, high-quality macro lens. If your giftee
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Capture everyday macro photos in the comfort of your own home. Sony Alpha Ambassador Mahesh Thapa shares some tips and tricks to turn your home into a macro photography paradise. Mahesh also recommends equipment and techniques to capture your best macros.
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0:00 Intro
2:12 Simple Kit for Macro Photography
3:02 Mahesh’s Camera Setup
6:16 Lenses
9:35 Useful Camera Accessories
16:50 Putting It All Together
20:47 Idea Suggestions
28:00
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Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom is in La Senda Verde, Bolivia, to photograph the native bee population. In this video, Odom explains how she utilizes photography to tell their story. She also walks through working with experts to learn the best way to photograph the bees.
0:00 - Why Macro?
0:52 - In This Video
1:54 - The Story
3:14 - Flash and Continuous Light
4:28 - Consulting Animal Experts
5:04 - Today's Gear and Set Up
6:41 - Creativity
8:46 - Photojournalism and Conservation
10:42 - What's Next
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The Venus Optics Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO Lens opens the door to microphotography, allowing you to use the camera gear you already have. Watch as Sam Fuller takes the camera out for a spin and shares some helpful tips for microscopic photography.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Specs and Today's Setup
2:46 - More Tips
3:17 - Fuller's Thoughts
Will you be adding the Laowa Aurogon to your kit? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
Macro photography allows photographers to explore the intricate details of subjects at a 1:1 or greater magnification ratio. However, capturing sharp, stable, and well-lit macro shots can be challenging, due to factors like camera shake, focusing difficulties, and lighting issues. This comprehensive guide will delve into the support systems and related tools that can enhance your macro photography experience, addressing specific challenges that may arise.
Stabilization Tools
Studio Stands: Studio stands are large, stable support systems
Photographers and filmmakers of the past used to break out homemade tricks—some innovative and fun—when trying to achieve special effects to make their images stand out from the crowd. Many of us have heard of the technique of smearing petroleum jelly on a lens filter for soft-focus effects. Today, one company—Lensbaby—has brought professional-grade optical tools to the world of creative photography and videography, allowing users to create
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Heather Larkin shares her tips for finding macro photography subjects in your own home (or with a quick trip to the nearest store). What sort of subjects do you use in your own macro photography? Let us know in the Comments section.
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Idea 1
0:50 - Idea 2
1:17 - Idea 3
1:45 - Idea 4
2:09 - Idea 5
2:33 - Bonus Idea
2:54 - Final Thoughts
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Macro photography subjects, such as jumping spiders, lady bugs, mushrooms, and more, are right in your backyard. Photographer Chris McGinnis tells us about the equipment, settings, lighting, and backgrounds he uses to capture the smallest subjects.
0:00 - Introduction & Overview
1:45 - About McGinnis
2:05 - Why Macro?
3:35 - My Gear
8:23 - Magnification
11:10 - Aperture
13:19 - Flash & Diffusers
14:51 - Black Backgrounds
16:56 - Camera Settings
19:53 - Focus Bracketing & Focus Stacking
23:12 - Sample Photos
28:46 - Top 10 Tips
If
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When choosing a macro lens, how do you decide which focal length is best for you? Heather Larkin discusses various macro photography subjects—such as flowers, insects, and dew drops—and the lenses that suit each situation.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - What is Macro Photography?
1:56 - Larkin’s Lenses
4:20 - Depth of Field
8:49 - Camera Settings
10:42 - Lens Choices
15:11 - Examples
21:02 - Q&A
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On this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast, we return to the 2022 OPTIC Conference for two enjoyable and pragmatic segments about macro photography. While both photographers we speak with are well-rounded professionals, their not-so-secret joy is crawling around in gardens and woods, making beautiful close-up macro
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Whether you're photographing frogs in the Amazon or insects in your backyard, in this B&H video, Sony Artisan Colby Brown shares his most important tips for photographing wildlife at a macro scale.
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Tip 1: Lens Type
0:55 - Tip 2: Off-Camera Flash
1:36 - Tip 3: Learn Your Subject
2:04 - Tip 4: Respect the Creatures
2:37 - Tip 5: Bug Spray
3:25 - Final Thoughts
Did you learn something new about macro wildlife photography? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Our guest on this week’s episode of the B&H Photography Podcast is food photographer Christina Peters, and we start with a discussion of Peters’ macro food photography. We learn about her work with medium and large format systems, including FUJIFILM cameras. We also explore focus stacking, tilt-shift lenses, and when and why she might choose her
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Professional photographers Brett Wells and Derek Fahsbender critique macro photos, from flowers to insects. Their advice will give you inspiration on how to improve your macro photography.
Which of these photos sparked your interest? Share your comments on them, below.
Click here to watch Part 1 on gear and techniques.
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Photographer and Sigma technology representative Brett Wells helps you take your macro photography to new dimensions, demonstrating his at-home setup, macro lenses, other accessories, and a great deal more.
Share your takeaways from this presentation in the Comments, below.
Click here to watch Brett Wells' critique in Part 2!
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Close-up or macro photography is an incredible way to capture the tiny world around us on a super-detailed level. While the dedicated macro lens is still one of the best tools for exploring the world on a miniature scale, there are some very inexpensive ways to jump into macro photography with the lens or lenses you already own—no need for a specialized close-up macro lens. In this article, we will take a closer look (no pun intended) at reversing rings.
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