Intro

what is macro photography?

working distance

best camera?

best lens?

things get weird in macro photography

depth of field

darkness

flash diffusers

diffraction

focusing

shaky picture

camera settings

tripod?

not scaring insects away

Micael Widell

In this tutorial I will teach you how to photograph insects, how to pick a good macro lens, what camera is good for macro photos, and everything else you need to know to get started with macro photography.

My Laowa Macro Lens Buyer's Guide: https://lensguide.micaelwidell.com
Some good budget macro lenses: 
- Meike 85mm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57ryV9U3_UM
- 7Artisans 60mm mk2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDDTZL6IIOc
- TTArtisan 40mm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe9bi7nwmTw

Products I use for daily macro photography: 👇
🔎 My favorite macro lens: https://bit.ly/mwlaowa60 (I always buy Laowa lenses from their website - best price, good service, and fast, free shipping worldwide)
💥 Flash: https://amzn.to/3xhpc9E
🔋 Flash batteries: https://www.gpbatteries.com/products/recyko-pro-battery-2000-aa-photoflash-4
📷 Sony A7III Camera: https://amzn.to/2xM776q
✊ I use a Sony Grip extension: https://amzn.to/2xHKsrR
🎗 This is my camera strap: https://amzn.to/2XMi4iSMy

The diffuser around my lens is of the brand DÖRR. I have noticed they are not sold in all countries. I bought mine from this Swedish website: https://www.cyberphoto.se/foto-video/kameratillbehor/kamerablixttillbehor/mindre-bouncers/dorr-blixtdiffusor-for-inbyggd-blixt-pa-dslr-kamera

More regular content from me in these places:
💌 newsletter: https://mwroll.com
🌄 instagram: https://instagram.com/mwroll
🐦 twitter: https://twitter.com/micaelwidell
🎖patreon: https://patreon.com/micaelwidell
🖼 nfts: https://foundation.app/@micaelwidell / https://opensea.io/collection/resting-raindrops
💬 discord: https://bit.ly/widelldiscord

Macro Photography for Beginners – Complete Tutorial

Macro Photography for Beginners – Complete Tutorial

Macro Photography for Beginners – Complete Tutorial

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