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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.
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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
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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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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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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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When the weather isn’t cooperating, or when you don’t have a lot of time, there are still opportunities to take photos! Lisa Langell shares her creative photography ideas, taking you through the process from photographing to editing.
How do you find inspiration on a photoshoot that doesn’t go according to plan? Share your experiences with us in the Comments section, below.
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Go behind the scenes with professional photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill in his studio. This is your total macro photography guide, including information on finding ideas, gear, camera settings, depth of field, focus stacking, and more.
What subjects do you currently take macro photos of? Tell us about them, and your process, in the Comments section, below.
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Want your water droplet photos to make a splash? Join Brian Linhoff and Jim Koepnick as they review your water droplet photos, from water splashes to refraction photos! Learn how to take better photographs for your next photoshoot!
Which photos caught your attention? And what tips did you pick up from Brian and Jim? Engage with us in the Comments, below!
Click here to watch Part 1.
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Wondering what to photograph while you’re at home? Join Brian Linhoff as he explains how to photograph water droplets, and shares additional information and tips on camera gear, settings, photo editing, and more!
Have you photographed water droplets or other subjects at home recently? Share your experiences with us in the Comments section, below!
Then watch Brian's photo critique in Part 2.
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Have you ever wanted to film an epic-looking commercial? Filming close-ups (or macro) allows you to capture epic b roll that will make your product videos stand out. Visual engineer @Steve Giralt shares his macro videography tips to help you create a cinematic product video.
Are you a macro videographer? Share your tips or ask questions in the Comments section, below. We are always pleased to hear from you.
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Anne Belmont’s passion for flower photography shows through her ethereal and magical photos. In this photography seminar, Anne will give a peek into her techniques: how she uses life experiences in her visual storytelling and how she takes risks and experiments. She will also cover how Lensbaby allowed her to create her abstract and fine art photos in-camera, as its lenses allow for a shallow depth of field.
We hope this presentation will