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Capture everyday macro photos in the comfort of your own home. Sony Alpha Ambassador Mahesh Thapa shares some tips and tricks to turn your home into a macro photography paradise. Mahesh also recommends equipment and techniques to capture your best macros.
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0:00 Intro
2:12 Simple Kit for Macro Photography
3:02 Mahesh’s Camera Setup
6:16 Lenses
9:35 Useful Camera Accessories
16:50 Putting It All Together
20:47 Idea Suggestions
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Nikon Ambassador Kristi Odom is in La Senda Verde, Bolivia, to photograph the native bee population. In this video, Odom explains how she utilizes photography to tell their story. She also walks through working with experts to learn the best way to photograph the bees.
0:00 - Why Macro?
0:52 - In This Video
1:54 - The Story
3:14 - Flash and Continuous Light
4:28 - Consulting Animal Experts
5:04 - Today's Gear and Set Up
6:41 - Creativity
8:46 - Photojournalism and Conservation
10:42 - What's Next
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The Venus Optics Laowa Aurogon FF 10-50x NA0.5 Supermicro APO Lens opens the door to microphotography, allowing you to use the camera gear you already have. Watch as Sam Fuller takes the camera out for a spin and shares some helpful tips for microscopic photography.
0:00 - Introduction
0:35 - Specs and Today's Setup
2:46 - More Tips
3:17 - Fuller's Thoughts
Will you be adding the Laowa Aurogon to your kit? Let us know your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
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Heather Larkin shares her tips for finding macro photography subjects in your own home (or with a quick trip to the nearest store). What sort of subjects do you use in your own macro photography? Let us know in the Comments section.
0:00 - Introduction
0:20 - Idea 1
0:50 - Idea 2
1:17 - Idea 3
1:45 - Idea 4
2:09 - Idea 5
2:33 - Bonus Idea
2:54 - Final Thoughts
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Macro photography subjects, such as jumping spiders, lady bugs, mushrooms, and more, are right in your backyard. Photographer Chris McGinnis tells us about the equipment, settings, lighting, and backgrounds he uses to capture the smallest subjects.
0:00 - Introduction & Overview
1:45 - About McGinnis
2:05 - Why Macro?
3:35 - My Gear
8:23 - Magnification
11:10 - Aperture
13:19 - Flash & Diffusers
14:51 - Black Backgrounds
16:56 - Camera Settings
19:53 - Focus Bracketing & Focus Stacking
23:12 - Sample Photos
28:46 - Top 10 Tips
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When choosing a macro lens, how do you decide which focal length is best for you? Heather Larkin discusses various macro photography subjects—such as flowers, insects, and dew drops—and the lenses that suit each situation.
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - What is Macro Photography?
1:56 - Larkin’s Lenses
4:20 - Depth of Field
8:49 - Camera Settings
10:42 - Lens Choices
15:11 - Examples
21:02 - Q&A
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Whether you're photographing frogs in the Amazon or insects in your backyard, in this B&H video, Sony Artisan Colby Brown shares his most important tips for photographing wildlife at a macro scale.
0:00 - Introduction
0:19 - Tip 1: Lens Type
0:55 - Tip 2: Off-Camera Flash
1:36 - Tip 3: Learn Your Subject
2:04 - Tip 4: Respect the Creatures
2:37 - Tip 5: Bug Spray
3:25 - Final Thoughts
Did you learn something new about macro wildlife photography? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Go behind the scenes with professional photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill in his studio. This is your total macro photography guide, including information on finding ideas, gear, camera settings, depth of field, focus stacking, and more.
What subjects do you currently take macro photos of? Tell us about them, and your process, in the Comments section, below.
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Have you ever wanted to film an epic-looking commercial? Filming close-ups (or macro) allows you to capture epic b roll that will make your product videos stand out. Visual engineer @Steve Giralt shares his macro videography tips to help you create a cinematic product video.
Are you a macro videographer? Share your tips or ask questions in the Comments section, below. We are always pleased to hear from you.
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Looking for flower photography tips? Look no further! In this photography tutorial, we share essential gear, settings, and other tips for beginners looking to blossom into flower photography. For more useful tips on getting in close with your camera, click for our Macro Photography page!
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We show you tips and tricks for ring photography. Similar to our product photography video, we’ll be using a tabletop setup and a combination of natural light and studio lighting.
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We show you how to combine landscape and food photography at home. These photography ideas are a fantastic way to let your creativity and imagination run wild!
Check out these At-Home videos for more ways to help you stay creative at home.
Feeling inspired by these ideas? Let us know in the Comments section, below.
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Whether you’re looking for an opportunity in commercial photography or seeking out creative photography ideas, this tutorial is for you! We teach you how to create paint cloud photos, from photo shoot to Photoshop.
Also check out these other At-Home videos for more ways to help you stay creative at home.
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In this macro photography tutorial, Maria Perez takes you on a tour of her DIY photography studio, and shows you the the equipment you can use to create macro photos at home, as well as some DIY backdrop ideas. We're sure you'll find her suggestions helpful, so come back often for more informative videos at BandH.com!
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In the following video, Allan Weitz, of B&H, presents a brief introduction to macro lenses, and talks about some of the determining characteristics of macro lenses that make them unique from other lens designs. The video begins with facts about the magnifications macro lenses are able to produce, as well as how these magnifications render subjects in regard to the size of your camera’s image sensor. From here, Weitz talks about choosing different