Forest macro in the rain: Don't let bad weather put you off! (Lighting, ideas, settings tutorial)

In this week's macro photography tutorial, I explain why braving rain and bad weather can be a great way of getting macro photos. I dive deep into the forests of Scotland with my hood up to get wet-weather photos, showing the compositions, settings and lighting techniques I use to capture striking images.
I also show my tips on how to keep your camera dry when it's raining, as well as how to keep your knees dry and comfortable when you're kneeling on the ground all day.
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[@MicaelWidell]

Nice photos! Rainy autumn days are so nice for closeup/macro :)

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Micael!

[@ricksattelysattely16]

Great stuff

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks!

[@tamarawilliams3699]

Loved this. Great shots. My macro lens is an 85mm Nikon and I use it on my Nikon D500. I’m going to see what my camera has for focus bracketing. We have had a rather dry summer here in Delaware, USA but fall is coming. Have a lovely cup of tea, Andrew, and as always, thank you for sharing.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Tamara, I hope fall brings you the shots you want!

[@mojmakroswiat-mymacroworld2959]

Nice video. There is no bad weather to photograph. All you need is the will. I say hello.

[@iank1638]

Brilliant set of photos , and I like the colour you get, I'd be interested in a processing video of some of these images to see how you get those colours

[@ronbackal]

This video is great. I came here from a CNET article about how to edit 8k and really loved the photography here and explanation

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you Ron, I really appreciate it!

[@robgerety]

Great video. Thanks. Maybe bring a little tarp to set when you need a break from the rain? Can you focus stack when you are using flash?

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

That's not a bad idea at all!

[@pathogan4854]

You have inspired me to get out on my lunch break and shoot ! I dont have a Macro but i do have extension tubes to experiment with ! I love those 3 mushrooms at 11.03.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Pat! I hope you get some great shots on your lunchbreak!

[@ihknilsen]

Awesome shots! If you are going to do a lot of Macro in the rain then using the ancient Pentax brand with Pentax lenses then rain is a non issue. The best weather proof camera on the market today!!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

I've heard that, but unfortunately I've just spent all my money on my canon R5!! 😂

[@jameshchetwyndjr9739]

Good photos. Smashing mate

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks!

[@robintaylor7374]

another great video - thanks for sharing

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@BuildingCenter]

I’ve got a solid macro kit & rain gear. I’ve got rain. What I’m missing is the mental fortitude to go walking in the rain. I’ll make it happen soon, though. Good vidya.

[@mariusm2402]

There is no bad weather, just non weather sealed equipment 😉. Thanks! Your video motivates to use the next rain shower for some photo session outside. Especially to go for natural light rather than flashing everything away.

[@janinacooper4199]

Thank you Andrew, I find your videos super relaxing and inspiring. Having moved from the Pacific Northwest to Mississippi has been rough. I was hopeful that there are photos to be had anywhere and that it was just going to be different. Honestly after a year of trying I realized that there are some photos to be had, but opportunity is very different here. So I live vicariously thru KZbin videos like yours when I get in a bad spot. Thank you.

[@ACNH_streamer]

The moment of doubt, thinking of that tea and biscuit.. 😂 A little too relatable haha. But once you're home, editing the photos, that tea and biscuit will be so much more enjoyable, after all.

[@britishrose9417]

Some great ideas there! The thing I love most about shooting on a rainy day is it puts off other people from going out, so you get more places to yourself.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you! And that's definitely a great reason to go out

[@samelogio7441]

Another enjoyable video. Great shots. Your sense of humour is very clever.

[@escolaeb13a]

Totally agree! Rainy days are awesome for macro! That forest is amazing! Best regards from Portugal.

[@Kimspics59]

Thank you Andrew that looked like a great trail out & im learning so much more now about macro. Those shots were wonderful, I’m off out for a few hours this afternoon to practice. Have a good week x💕

[@hjones451]

Much better than 'A tea and a biscuit' - overrated in my opinion, stick to macro photography in the wet

[@nataliajakobczak3675]

Amazing video and photos! Add some new shots to Instagram 😀

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

I tend to forget about it but I should! Thanks for watching!

[@nataliajakobczak3675]

@@AndrewLanxonPhotography Your welcome 😊 Your videos are inspiring 😊

[@droneadventures5589]

Great tutorials mate what main camera and mic set up using?

[@gayharvey7992]

What camera, lens a d tripod do you use. I love your videos

[@timeforrice]

Wish he would list all the gears he's using

[@ivotouart]

I would recommend you get some knee pads used in construction or the military - stays put nicely and don't have to faff around with the bubble wrap. When not in use you can push them down to your ankles so they don't get in the way of walking around if that's an issue.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

That's a good tip!

[@juliewillson3378]

Saw a recent Mike Moats video where he was wearing them and have put them on my list of gear I need. I usually carry a garden pad. It’s cheap, but sometimes I want to be more mobile.

[@duncanmeechan5694]

Fantastic video, with fantastic images, now I hope it rains tomorrow so I can try taking some nice macro shots 😁. Thanks for opening my mind up to cold wet rainy photography 😁👍

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks so much, Duncan!

[@ChrisHunt4497]

I really enjoy your videos Andrew. Loved the tip about spraying the water by the flash. I liked the look of that candle as well. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you Chris!

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

nice video and images we've just had our first proper rain in weeks today, with more forecast next week. I can't wait to get out in it and hunt for mushrooms to shoot :-)

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks for watching, I hope you get some good stuff soon!

[@andrejniko362]

Such a relaxing content ❤️

[@sven1858]

Hi Andrew, enjoying the videos. Just wondered where this area of Scotland is?

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Hi Sven, this is the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park in the Trossachs. I recommend a visit!

[@Beatsy]

There is no bad weather, only bad clothes! 😀 Enjoyed the video, thanks.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks for watching!

[@garyclode1257]

Great video Andrew. Its raining and I'm heading into the forest tomorrow myself. I am now going to swap my 55-200 and take instead my 80 macro, thanks for the inspiration.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you for watching, Gary!

[@martinhall2593]

Great vid as ever. One tip for wet weather, instead of a plastic bag for the camera I use a shower cap. Very useful. 👍🏼

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Great tip, thank you!

[@JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor]

Well done on the wood sorrel and the misty mushroom. And, overthinking or not, I am with you all the way on the family scene. Cheers!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks James, good to have your support to confirm I'm maybe not that strange! Or maybe we're both equally strange

[@lynnecliffe3056]

Thank you Andrew for your thoughtful expressions of appreciation and respect for the natural environment and your enthusiasm for holding them in mind, heart and image.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you so much for watching, Lynne, and for your kind words!

[@franmol01]

the berry is a bilberry.... AKA hurt berry 😊😊

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Good knowledge, thanks for sharing!

[@snoogly]

Another fantastic video :-) But my main feeling was envy - of you being in a country where you can wear waterproofs in early September, and not die. Here in Tokyo I think that is only possible in January and February - seriously!! The heat and/or humidity kills you otherwise. Really, my best moment on the video was the start! I felt so jealous.

[@gingerspoons6078]

👍👍🙏

[@scottandlindae3803]

Perfect day for photography, thanks for taking us along.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you for watching!

[@gregboyce360]

I've been editing all day, catching up, and it's coming on to 'happy hour' but the beer will still be here, I am now inspired to get out there and image some mini landscapes. Thanks for the invitation! Off I go ...

[@Analogbrain]

Nice video, Andrew, lots of great tips here! I've been doing macro work on film, but I can see that under these conditions, a weathersealed camera with a tiltable screen is a great advantage.

[@jurgenschurr6737]

You are so lucky to live in a region with sufficient rain which causes so many fresh and vibrant greens in nature. Enjoy it and continue your nice videos. Germany suffers the third drought year within the past four years and we had more forest fires than ever before. Here in the woods, all plants on the ground are limp or dead or went into a drought sleep, and the leaves of the trees either fell down or are matt like dry paper. It looks very shocking and macro photography is impossible. Your video brings hope for better (wetter) times to my mind.

[@JamesAndrewMacGlashanTaylor]

Did you have any issues with the focus stacking and the flash (@ min 9:50)? I imagine with each shot the flash was at a slightly different angle and cast slightly different shadows. Just curious. I have never done a focus stack with flash. It could make for good content; a discussion of how that worked out in post. Beautiful shot btw.

[@jawor5403]

👌💪👍!!!!

[@shanestewart4905]

You could model for Go Outdoors with all that shiny new gear :) Some lovely warm misty images. Enjoy this channel very much, thank you.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you for watching! None of it is particularly new I'm afraid but hey if they need a model I'm happy to help out!