Testing the Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro Lens with the Olympus 60mm Macro Lens
There are not a lot choices for a Micro Four Thirds macro lens with a greater than 1:1 magnification. The Olympus 60mm macro will give you up to a 1:1 magnification and the Olympus 30mm macro gives up to a…
Testing the Meike MK320 Flash on Olympus OM-D Cameras
I was looking for a small, inexpensive flash for my Olympus OM-D E-M1 III to use for nature macro photography. I selected the Meike MK-320 due to its price and compactness. Paired with the OM-D E-M1 III and a small…
Creative Ways to use your iPad as a Light Source and Background for your Macro Photography
An iPad (or other tablet) makes a great light source for macro photography. Why use an iPad as a light source or background for macro photography? Here are a few reasons: Backgrounds can be easily added to your Photos app…
Using an iPad as a Lightbox for Backlit Macro Photography
The Apple iPad (or other tablets) can be great lighting tools for macro photography. I’ve used the iPad for lighting and backgrounds for water drop photography, oil and water backgrounds, and for macro studio shots. The iPad coupled with a…
How to Take Water Drop Refraction Photos with your iPad as a Light Source
For water drop refraction photos, you want to have the background illuminated that you want to show in the water drop. Your iPad is perfect for this. It has a built-in light source and can store a large amount of…
Setting Up Olympus Focus Peaking for Macro Photography
Focus peaking is a useful feature for macro photography. A lot of times manual focus is required for macro photography and focus peaking will indicate when your subject or part of your subject is in focus. Olympus OM-D cameras have…
Lightweight Nature Macro Photography Set Up for Olympus OM-D Cameras
Olympus OM-D cameras are perfect for nature macro photography. They are lightweight for long hikes and have terrific image stabilization. For my set up, I wanted to have mobility and nimbleness to photograph insects and other subjects on longer nature…
Easy Flower Macro Reflection Lighting Set Up
A reflection is a great way to add depth and interest to your macro photographs. In this blog, I’ll show you a quick and cheap set up for reflections in close up photography. For this reflection photograph I used a…
Create Colorful Oil and Water Macro Photographs using your Tablet as a Background
If you’re stuck indoors or just looking for a creative photography idea, give oil and water macro photography a try. It’s easy and can be done with supplies and equipment you should already have at home. Oil and water macro…
A Collection of Winter Macro Photography Ideas
So, winter is here. Don’t put away your macro lens. Winter Berries with Yellow Leaves
