macro photography

Macro Photography Starts Here: Essential Tools for Precision and Detail

BY Joe Donoghue May 8, 2026 Macro, Start Here

Macro photo of a honey bee clinging to the edge of a green leaf, collecting pollen with its fuzzy body visible in focus.

Macro photography opens up a completely different world. It’s where tiny details become massive subjects. Textures you’d normally overlook—petals, insects, water droplets—suddenly become the entire story. But capturing that level of detail isn’t just about getting close. It’s about control. Control of light.Control of focus.Control of movement. That’s why building a proper macro setup matters. If you’re getting started—or looking to level up—this guide breaks down the essential tools that help you create sharp, intentional, and professional macro images. Core Stability: Why Your Tripod Matters More Than You Think In macro photography, […]

Mastering Macro Bird Photography: Capturing the Hidden Details of Nature

BY Joe Donoghue March 7, 2025 Bird Photography

Bird photography is often associated with long telephoto lenses and wide landscapes, but macro bird photography offers a completely different perspective. By zooming in on the intricate details of feathers, eyes, and beaks, photographers can capture the fine textures and hidden beauty of birds that are often overlooked. Whether you’re new to macro photography or an experienced shooter looking to refine your techniques, this guide will provide essential tips, camera settings, and recommendations for capturing breathtaking close-ups of birds in different environments. What is Macro Bird Photography? Macro bird photography focuses on capturing birds at close […]

Versatility – The Mid Focal Length Macro Lens

BY Ross Chevalier June 19, 2020 Lenses, Spring

Photographer using macro lens to photograph flower

The most common question asked about gear is “what lens should I get next?” My answer is consistently, “what can your existing lens or lenses not do?” Answers vary. People want many things and are very reasonably cautious about investments.

3 Simple Tools for Better Macro & Close-Up Photography

BY Ross Chevalier May 14, 2020 Gear, Macro

New growth always gets photographers thinking about macro and close-up work. In this article, I want to share with you three tools that can absolutely make your macro and close-up photography easier, and more successful.

How to Photograph Flowers

BY Ross Chevalier May 9, 2019 Spring

Flower photography with one continuous light source and a white background

When the weather changes, the flowers start to bloom and this is the time where photographers become inspired to make images of the beautiful colours and shapes that announce an end to winter. Unfortunately, many photos of flowers are lacking something. Flowers are challenging to shoot well, because they are naturally beautiful and to make the image special, we need to do more. Managing the light, and the angle are methods to make better flower images, amongst other practices. Let’s practice today so we are ready for when the real […]