macro photography
“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…
Photographer Creates Mesmerizing Macro Images of Water Droplets on Ordinary Objects
Aug 19, 2015
Allen Mowery
“Photography is fascinating and now I can say that it is not just my hobby. It is part of my life,” were the words of…
Quick And Easy Photography Hacks You Can Try For Free (Or Close To It)
Aug 18, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Who doesn’t love a good hack? Kai is here to share a handful of some of his favorite hacks as he shows you how easier…
Incredibly Detailed Portraits Of Handguns Aimed Right At The Camera
Aug 11, 2015
Tiffany Mueller
Two Canadian photographers, Peter Andrew and Derek Blais, have come up with a pretty awesome project. For their Point Blank Project, the two have been photographing…
Turn Your Smartphone Into an Awesome Macro Camera With This Simple Hack
Aug 7, 2015
Allen Mowery
Smartphones are great, whether you’re grabbing quick snapshots of the kids smearing icing on themselves, making a low-budget film (they’re surprisingly good, actually), or immortalizing…