You don’t necessarily need a macro lens to capture great macro images. Take these photos of a green apple. I used my Tamron 70 – 30mm lens, but as I cannot really get close enough for true macro, I used my Vella extension tubes. Light was supplied by my Godox
Looking for more ways to get creative with photography at home? Now would be a great time to get into macro photography and explore the tiny worlds that surround you. You can even craft your own worlds at home if you wish. To help you kick-start this adventure, we invite
So, you recently got the iPhone 16 primarily for its smartphone camera capabilities. One of the awesome things you can do with it is macro photography. However, before you dive into that, you might want to first learn about some basic tips and tricks to help you make the most
Macro photography allows us to explore a whole new world, revealing the hidden intricacies and delicate beauty of subjects we often overlook. By focusing on minute details, we can capture stunning images that evoke wonder and appreciation for the wonders of nature. In this article, we will delve into the
Want to get started with macro photography but don’t know where to begin? Feel limited with your current gear but still want to know what you can do with it? Do you want to know what options you have for photographing the macro world? If you answered yes to any
How to improve your macro photography in just one month? Simple: Put a macro lens on your camera, leave it there, and shoot every day. Sounds obvious, but it is so true. Shoot every day Even if it’s just five minutes a day, get out and shoot. Shoot inside, outside,
When I think of macro photography, I think 100mm lenses on upside-down cameras on a splayed-leg tripod. What I don’t think of is a 24mm pancake lens. But when I recently met emerging photographer Emma Wilson, my understanding of what can be achieved in 24mm lens macro photography was turned
As with many photography genres, macro photography may seem complicated or intimidating for any beginner. Fortunately, there are now many resources and opportunities for everyone to learn from other photographers’ experiences and practice. Case in point is UK-based photographer Andrew Lanxon, who shares his best macro tips — those he
Spring is the perfect time to get out the macro lens or zoom lens and capture the tiny world of bugs. Now that the days are longer and the weather is warming up, they are all out and about, being busy little bees (and other bugs). I am no expert
Don’t you love a good rain shower? Everything smells so fresh and vibrant. I adore getting into my garden between showers with my camera and macro lens. Those little drops of rain are so photogenic. I have found that it is often dark and gloomy unless the sun peeks out.
We seem to be heated all throughout the country weather-wise. It’s time to take shelter with the air conditioner when it gets this hot (we’ve been in the 100s). Landscape and wildlife photography take a bit of a back seat. What to do, what to do with my camera while
Are you ready to capture the beauty of spring with your camera? As the weather warms up, it’s time to dust off your gear and head outside to photograph flowers, bugs and other exciting things of the season. To inspire and guide you, we have compiled a collection of articles
