Macro photography is one of the toughest genres in photography. However, with our macro photography tutorials, your life as an upcoming macro photographer should become a bit easier. In the articles below we share the best macro photography tips, from which gear to use, what techniques to use, and how to capture specific species.
The macro photography tutorials are for anyone, no matter whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced macro photographer wanting to up your macro photography skills a bit.
You will find most macro photography tutorials about capturing tiny worlds and landscapes in a natural setting. We focus mostly on natural and outdoor macro photography, and not so much on studio macro photography. Not that we are against macro photography in a studio. It is just more fun doing macro photography in nature, and becoming fascinated with what nature unveils when you capture photos close-up or at 1:1 magnification or greater. This also reflects in our focus on outdoor macro photography tips.
To improve your macro photography, you sometimes need to upgrade your macro lens or accessories. This guide shows the top 10 camera accessories for macro photography.
In this article, we will discuss some of our favorite creative macro photography ideas. Macro photography has increased in popularity over the last few years, and for good reason. Macro photography allows us to look at ordinary objects in an entirely new angle.
Flash has multiple roles in macro photography. As a result, you have plenty of options, from built-in flash to dedicated macro flash.
After reading this guide, you’ll have some new flower photography ideas; get a better grip on what angle to choose and what techniques to consider.
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Are you hesitant to dive into macro photography because it seems too difficult to get started? Or have you already made your first attempts of close up or macro photography only to find the resulting picture looking blurry, poorly lit or otherwise dissatisfactory? … Read moreTop 15 Tips for Macro Photography
Macro photography of insects has never been easier! Using these tips and tricks, you will be able to recreate nearly any insect macro image.
Alternatives to macro lenses allow you to get a feel for the genre while deciding if you want to go deeper into macro photography.
What is Macro Photography? Get started with macro photography by learning about what it is and the most common pitfalls for gear and skills.
We had the change to take a look at Fstoppers’ video course: Mastering Macro Photography: The Complete Shooting and Editing Tutorial. Here’s our verdict!
Which settings should you use for macro photography? Learn the optimal settings for macro photography with and without flash, and for still-life macro shot.
If you want to explore the macro world and you are in need of a macro lens, we have researched thoroughly and selected the 20 best lenses for macro photography that will give you the most detailed images you can capture with your camera.
Do you struggle with macro photography lighting? In this article, I’ll give you practical, specific instructions for working with light.