macro photography
This stunning macro footage shows 11 elements that make up your body
Beauty of Science has presented us with some amazing video before. To celebrate The International Year of the Periodic Table, the team has created a…
The LAOWA 100 mm F2.8 2:1 macro is so strong, it could compete with a microscope
What if you had a lens so strong, it could compete with a microscope? The Laowa 100 mil F2.8 CA-Dreamer is a 2 to 1…
Shooting water droplet refractions for magical macro photos
Like tiny crystal balls, water droplets can add a magical element to macro photographs. There are a number of moving parts to consider, but the…
8 tips for taking the best photos of flowers
Freehand flower photography out in nature (or your local neighborhood) is one of my favorite photography genres. In this article, and in the accompanying video, I…
Here are some macro photography ideas you can shoot at home right now
Just because you might know your own home like the back of your hand, it doesn’t mean that there’s nothing exciting left to shoot there….
These photos of bees sleeping in flowers will melt your heart
If someone had ever told me that I would go “awww” at photos of insects, I would never have believed them. But what about photos…
This rare medical lens shoots super-sharp macro photos
Non-photographic lenses such as projector or spy lenses can be used for taking some stunning photos. But have you considered using a medical lens? Mathieu…
Two simple ways to use any lens for macro photography
If you want to shoot macro photography, sure, you can buy dedicated macro lenses. But, there are two simpler and cheaper ways to go macro…
Focus stacking: 89 images of an old screw
I love macro photography as it enables us to see the beauty in small things. For this particular project, I wanted to show details (including…
Watch this ultra macro video of the collodion wet plate process
Normally I create photographs. This time, however, the final product is a video where you can follow the change of crystals/salts from the collodion wet…








































