Spencer Cox, award-winning Macro Photographer exhibited at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, explains his macro photography tips in this complete tutorial.
*RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO*:
– How To Light Macro Photos: https://youtu.be/hRkaFPuGGpE
– Recommended diffuser: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/749296-REG/Vello_VE_1002_Mini_Softbox.html
– Diffraction article: https://photographylife.com/what-is-diffraction-in-photography
Not mentioned in the video (but something you might find useful) is the comprehensive guide to macro photography on our website: https://photographylife.com/macro-photography-tutorial
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Note from Spencer:
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I’ve always wanted to do a video on macro photography. My first lens (other than an 18-55 kit) was the Nikon 105mm macro, and I shot with it almost exclusively for a year. Macro photography is the reason I became a photographer in the first place, so hopefully this video inspires someone else down the same path!
The best part about macro photography to me is that you can take world-class images literally in your backyard. It’s also one of the best cures for “photographer’s block” because you never know what you might find, and there’s just so much to be inspired by.
Anyway, I hope this video clears up some of the technical hurdles of macro photography. This genre definitely requires specialized camera settings and focusing technique, but it’s not too hard to learn. Let me know below if you have any questions, and I’ll do my best to answer.
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28 responses to “Complete Macro Photography Tutorial for Beginners”
I am planning to exercise macro photography and very useful tips I got it from your tutorial
i can't get the insect to stay in place. They don't respond to "stay". what can i do? (LOL – i know its sounds funny but they always seem to move as i get closer to them).
It's one of the most interesting videos I've seen in a long time. Keep it up! Thanks.
This is brilliant. One of the most straight forward and informative videos I have seen on what can be a very difficult subject. Thanks for sharing.
Thoroughly enjoyed your presentation and with such clarity. This is the best that I have watched and listened. Am definitely going to follow all your tutorials. Learnt so much from this first tutorial and look forward to watching the next installment. Thank you.
Wow congratulations best intro to macro photography I've watched.
Great explanation. I just started macro photography. This video was very informative
All about technical details and specs and almost nothing about how to actually shoot macro
Fantastic video, your presentation skills are outstanding. Well done and subscribed!
So nice to see a video that shows you just the steps to take to do what you're trying to accomplish in plain english that everyone can understand! Thanks.
Great, well explained!
Excellent video !!! Well explain. Thank you for sharing !!!
The best macro photography video i have ever seen. Excellent content , very clearly explained and to the point. Keep up the good work Spencer. Thanks a lot
Excellent presentation.
Dr. Ahmed Fathie Ph.D.
New to the subject of macro photography. This is just what I needed. Excellent.
I've been very interested in this field of photography for a very long time and have been taking photos like these as well without realising that this is called macro photography. I am currently trying to improve my skills in focusing and right now I am not able to afford any cameras or lenses, hopefully in the future when I do have the perfect set of camera and lens I will be perfecting my skills even more. I am going to refer to this video for clarifications whenever needed. Thank you for this!
Simply outstanding, again.. Well done. Quality. Many thanks for sharing!
Hi Spencer, I like your presentations. I am very new in macro and recently I purchased a Laowa 100mm 2:1 and it is really nice BUT… too long and heavy for long days at the garden and for this reason I am thinking of selling and buy a smaller one perhaps 60 mm (same brand ) which I've seen others using it and produce nice photos. The question is this lens has been designed for APS-C cameras and it will cause some vigneting if shooting infinite which I wouldn't. Could you give me your thoughts on the 100mm vs 60mm please? Kind regards Clem
excellent job Mr. Cox
At the beginning of my course I had no idea what you were talking about. 6 months on and, phew it all makes sense now (:
Great video! I love macro. You don't necessarily have to go outside. You would be surprised at how many cool photos you can get from objects around your home. I am starting water drop photography
Thank you
Simple, effective and clear. Thank you.
Very good
Excellent video m8,subscribed
Great video
Very good video. None of all the fluff some videographers add. Thank you.
Thank you, this was nice