There are a lot of very different approaches to Macro Photography. While some prefer to photograph only in natural light, often with the help of a tripod, there are others use flash to capture tack sharp photos of subjects even during movement. All of these approaches require their specific equipment and tools. I...
If you are using a flash for Macro Photography, the most important tool is the diffuser. Learn more about why diffused lighting on your subjects is so important and how using a diffuser can make the difference between a bad and the perfect macro photo. Photographing insects and spiders comes with a...
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....
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...
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...
Jumping spiders rose to fame in the past years, thanks to social media, where these tiny and friendly, almost cute looking spiders seemed to experience more acceptance than others spiders. Their fluffy appearance in combination with their relatively big eyes make them the perfect vehicle to fight arachnophobia and spark fascination...
As macro photography is still a niche, compared to big game wildlife photography, behavioral documentation is not only rarer but maybe even more fascinating - simply because we have not seen it as much. The same applies for other niches of wildlife photography as well, like deep sea photography, or microbiological...