macro photography
This photographer uses photo stacking techniques and a microscope to show the iridescent beauty of peacock feathers
Apr 28, 2016
John Aldred
Iridescence is defined as the phenomenon of certain surfaces that appear to change colour as the angle of view or the angle of illumination changes,…
This photographer brings Lego characters to life with these movie inspired and humorous scenes
Apr 18, 2016
John Aldred
With influences ranging from The Avengers and X-Men to Star Wars and The Martian, French photographer Sofiane Samial (AKA Samsofy) spends his days making amazing…
4K macro video makes tabletop landscapes look like ethereal masterpieces
Mar 23, 2016
Gannon Burgett
‘Sometimes, the complexity of simplicity makes us fail to preserve the fundament of all we are and all we represent’. This is the opening line…
This crow and dove series was shot with dry ice and focus stacking
Mar 15, 2016
Udi Tirosh
We are big fans of Felix Alejandro Hernández Rodríguez and the way he uses creative ways to shoot scenes in camera. After shooting a world war…
“Specifications have nothing to do with quality” – Insights from a camera tech + the best lens teardown video you ever saw
Mar 4, 2016
John Aldred
Mike Kusak at FixyourCamera.org is a self-confessed electronics nut. As a camera tech with over a decade of professional experience Mike has worked on some of…
Tamron Announces New 85mm f/1.8, 90mm f/2.8 Macro and DIY Firmware Updates
Feb 22, 2016
John Aldred
The lens leaks and announcements are coming through thick and fast at the moment, aren’t they? You might’ve noticed Tamron’s teaser image floating around lately…
How To Build An Automated Rail For Crazy Macro Shots for $150
Feb 2, 2016
Udi Tirosh
Getting a good, in focus macro shot is not trivial. Even with a stopped down aperture, the depth of field is just too tiny, sometimes…
The Hidden Wonders of the Amazon
Dec 24, 2015
Liron Samuels
Photographer Nicky Bay headed to the Amazon’s tropical rainforests, but he wasn’t after the jaguars, anacondas, sloths or piranhas the region is so famous for….
Using a GPS holder and an iPhone for quick and dirty lighting
Oct 1, 2015
Udi Tirosh
DIYP friend Paul Adshead (@PaulAdshead) just sent us this cool tip for lighting macro shots and small objects, and we just had to share it…
The Best Macro Lens You Probably Already Own
Aug 28, 2015
JP Danko
Here’s a quick tip for amazing macro photography using a the best macro lens you probably already own…