After looking at budget methods to get into macro photography I decided it was high time I gave my new macro lens a proper outing. In this video I use the lens exclusively on its own and then with a extension tubes to see if I can get images greater than one to one size. I finish off by using the lens with a flash and diffuser. Is this lens a stellar macro performer? Watch and find out.
Cheap Macro Photography
This time i show you how to get into the facinating world of macro photography on a budget. As always if you enjoy the video please give it a like and subscribe to the channel.
Getting started with Macro Photography
This week I head out with my Sony A7r3 and macro lens. As a wildlife photographer I am often busy photographing the larger birds and animals in the environment. However as we move towards summer I also focus on the smaller creatures and plants that surround us and often go un-noticed. A macro lens is a great way to discover the smaller world that surrounds us and enables the skilled photographer to create wonderful images, often very close to home. In this video I give you an introduction to the macro world and tips to help you get the most from your macro lens. This video does not cover any kit other than a camera lens and possibly a tripod. Future videos will cover more complex techniques such as the use of flash and focus stacking but this video will provide the new macro photographer with the information to create some wonderful images.
Back Button Focus - An Alternative
Back button focus is an accepted method which has become very popular especially among wildlife photographers. Having tried this method a number of times I found I just couldn't get on with it. The logic of changing my shooting style for what amounted to a limited number of situations just didn't make sense so I looked for an alternative that would work for me. So here is the simple answer and the method I use today.
Photographing Mountain Hares in England
This week I head off up to Bleaklow in the Peak District of Derbyshire to photograph the stunning mountain hare. The Peak district is one of the few places in England where the elusive and beautiful creatures can be found, there main stronghold being in Scotland. Find out how I get on and pick up some tips if you want to go in search of the mountain hare.
Ten Easy Tips to Improve Your Wildlife Photography in 2022
In this video I share with you Ten easy wildlife photography tips that you can use that will improve your wildlife photography in 2022 and beyond. The tips are split between better ways to utilise your kit to improving the methods you use to get the wildlife in front of your camera. This is a small selection of tips that will be amongst hundreds of other available in the E-Book I will be publishing in 2022.