Sometimes an explosion of color and detail is just eye candy. These great macro photos of flowers provide exactly that. Check out our articles on studio lighting for macro flower photography or our guide to take the perfect spring flower macro photograph if you want to try it for yourself. Mello Yello by tarotastic, on […]
Macro Photography Articles
At some stage, almost any photographer will be bitten by the macro bug. Something about seeing things close up in ultra-high definition attracts almost everyone to flirt with the world of macro photography at some point on their photographic path. But a macro lens can be expensive and many of us are not sure about […]
Like sunsets and the grand-kids, flowers are up there as a popular subject for photographing. They also suit close inspection with the macro lens, extension tubes or whatever you use for your close-up work. Photo by tom dinning But getting in that close can be a bit of a lighting problem, so here are some […]
Macro photography is a fine art which allows the photographer to bring the smallest details of the environment to life. While these images are often stunning, it does take quite a bit of patience and time to get the technique perfected. Depending on the subject, the photographer may have to set up equipment and lighting […]
The warmer weather means more opportunities for one of my favorite styles of photography: macro images of flowers. With a dedicated macro lens (or specialized filter), you have the means to create some artful photographs using only the environment your backyard provides. Lighting for Macro Like most areas of photography, light can drastically change how […]
Macro photography is always a huge hit here on Light Stalking. The incredible bug portraiture of Thomas Shahan remains one of the biggest all time articles on the site and our tips on photographing bugs was also pretty popular. Today we wanted to share a collection of what can be done with a macro rig […]