macro photography
Laowa Launches the 180mm f/4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO Lens — Lightweight Reach for Serious Macro Shooters
Sep 19, 2025
Anzalna Siddiqui
It seems like you’re eager to try out a new lens, and Laowa has just introduced one that could be ideal for you. Known for…
The Complete Macro Photography Guide: Master Close-Up Photography
Aug 15, 2025
Darlene Lleno
This comprehensive macro photography guide covers everything from essential equipment and camera settings to advanced techniques like focus stacking and specialized lighting. Learn how to capture stunning close-up images of flowers, insects, and small objects while mastering the unique challenges of macro photography magnification ratios.
Try These 10 Essential Tips for Photographing Spring Flowers
Apr 9, 2025
Alex Baker
Spring has sprung and with it comes a wonderful palette of rich colours and flowers and blossoms. It’s a great time to get outside with…
Nearly 12,000 close-up photos reveal the secrets of ants’ faces
Mar 11, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
While many of us were baking sourdough during lockdown, a team of researchers embarked on a fascinating lockdown project: capturing over close-up photos of ants. They ended up with nearly 12,000 images, revealing a mesmerizing world of grooves, ridges, and dimples on ants’ little heads and bodies. They don’t only look fascinating – but they may potentially be the key to ant survival.
As cold as ice – photographing snow with Snowflake Bentley will warm your children’s hearts
Jan 27, 2025
David Prochnow
Do you have youngsters who are starting to show the effects of cabin fever? It’s no wonder; as recent winter storms have blanketed the bulk…
Clash of the Titans: Stag beetle battle wins sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year
Jan 24, 2025
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
An image of two majestic stag beetles locked in a fierce battle atop an oak tree has won the sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year….
Use These Tips to Unlock the Art of Abstract Photography
Jan 22, 2025
Alex Baker
Have you ever paused to marvel at the intricate details hidden in plain sight? The sunlight filtering through tree branches to create a web of…
A closer look at the new 100mm F2.8 Pergear macro lens
Dec 5, 2024
Cemal Ekin, coauthored by Dennis Goulet
This will be the second Pergear macro lens review after my earlier 60mm version. The new one is a 100mm f-2.8 lens capable of 2X magnification….
Level up your macro photos with this in-depth focus stacking tutorial
Nov 21, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you’re into macro photography, focus stacking is one of the key skills to learn if you want tack-sharp images. In his recent video, Andrew…
Get up close and personal with nature with Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlists
Oct 29, 2024
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
For those who love seeing their photographic subjects up close, here’s a real treat. The Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has revealed the shortlisted…