macro photography
This photographer 3D printed his own “photo sniper” grip for his macro photography setup
Nov 14, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
A few months ago, photographer Nick Sherlock shared with us his epic 3D printed 300mm long extension tube. Then he needed something to hold this…
Create rainbow flares with a CD for colorful macro photography
Nov 1, 2019
Maximilian Simson
The glorious colours of summer are fading away, and the windy weather makes outdoor macros difficult. In other words, it’s the perfect time to take…
2019 Nikon Small World winners show that lots of beauty fits into tiny worlds
Oct 24, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
Nikon Small World photomicrography competition always amazes us with its fantastic entries. The 2019 edition is no exception. This year’s contest winners have been announced,…
An in-depth look at the best macro photography light modifiers you can buy, or make yourself
Oct 14, 2019
Maximilian Simson
Even though speedlights are incredibly useful for macro photography, they’re light does not always look flattering. Harsh shadows in unwanted places, blown-out highlights and strong…
Adaptalux expands its macro lighting range with new Xenon Flash Arm units
Oct 8, 2019
John Aldred
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adaptalux/adaptalux-flash-arms-adaptable-flash-photography-lighting Adaptalux was launched through Kickstarter back in 2015, just creeping past its £100,000 goal. It was a new way to light macro easily with…
How nature photography brought me back from the brink of suicide
Oct 8, 2019
Matt Doogue
Photography offers an escape unlike any other. It allows us to capture moments, create moments, and interpret the worlds we see through a lens. We…
How to convert almost any standard zoom lens into a macro lens
Sep 2, 2019
Maximilian Simson
Are you looking for an affordable but also electronic macro lens? Or maybe you have an old kit lens, that’s just sitting around, collecting dust…
This photographer designed and 3D printed a massive 300mm extension tube for super macro magnification
Aug 7, 2019
John Aldred
3D printing has come such a long way in the last few years. As developments in printer design and software have progressed, it’s become a…
How to make a DIY phone macro lens from an old DVD player
Aug 5, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
I pretty sure most of us have an old DVD player lying around and collecting dust. I know I do. Well, if you want to…
This macro timelapse shows the unexpected beauty of pills dissolving in water
Aug 1, 2019
Dunja Đuđić
When you shoot macro photo and video, you can find beauty even in the most unexpected places. Visual art director Ben Ouaniche decided to look…