One thing that extremely fascinates me about Macro Photography, is, that it often makes me realize how many diverse species live right under our nose (or feet) without us even noticing. It fascinates me even more, how many species we can discover as soon as we actively start looking - and...
Recently I have been documenting my Outdoor Macro Photography Fieldtrips to show more behind-the-scenes footage and also be able to explain a bit more about what I photograph and the gear and technique behind it. Aside from using my mobile phone, I also own a DJI Pocket V1, which I did...
A macro photo is not just only taken at a high magnification (1:1 and above), but also mostly expected to be considerably sharper than a normal photo. Let´s take a look at the best and most effective techniques and tricks to avoid blurry macro images and get perfect and razor sharp...
Why is composition important for macro photography? Composition is a very effective element to make your photo stand out or guide the viewers view. This applies for all photography genres. When it comes to macro photography, where we often are extremely close to our subjects, you could think composition is not as important...
Focus Stacking ist eine sehr effektive Technik um eine größere Schärfentiefe zu erreichen - insbesondere in der Makrofotografie mit hohen Abbildungsmaßstäben. Dort arbeiten wir oftmals mit minimalen, teils hauchdünnen Schärfeebenen. Während sich Focus Stacking auch rein manuell realisieren lässt, bieten einige Kameras eine interne Stacking-Funktion. Mit der OM SYSTEM OM-1 II (aber z.B....
I am very happy and honored to have one of my macro photos chosen for the finalist stage of this year´s WildSojourns Nature Awards 2024. The greedy sawfly larva was able to cop a Special Mention in the Small World Category - amongst the stunning work of so many incredible photographers. Please...
Very similar to Portrait Photography, a smooth and blurred background makes your subject stand out in Macro Photography, too. A blurred background is less distracting from your subject and does not compete with the many textures and details of it. However it can be challenging to find just the right settings...
Introduction Using a flash enables you to considerably improve the sharpness of your macro photos as it counters shaking and movements, especially at macro-distance. In addition you will be able to literally freeze any motion in the frame and hence photograph subjects while they are moving without any motion blur. The lower the...
Do you also have problems holding your super compact MFT OM SYSTEM camera with your big hands? While the small cameras of OM SYSTEM are great in terms of portability and compactness, it can be challenging finding a spot for the right pinkie-finger, to get a grip on the camera body...
We are all looking for it: the perfect photo. Perfectionism is what motivates and drives us. But what are the problems with perfectionism? Isn´t that a good thing instead? Let´s talk about how perfectionism can be an obstacle. which prevents us from taking better photos and how that applies to macro photography in...