How to get black backgrounds the easy way for beginners.

[@michaelhamlin1309]

I was a science teacher for 42 years and.....You Sir, are a fantastic teacher! You understand us beginners out here. I am in the state of Ohio in the US. I talk you up to anyone who will listen. THANK YOU for being my lighthouse through COVID.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thanks you ever so much what a fantastic comment you have sent me. I really do try my hardest to help people and try to make things as easy to understand as I can so we all can have a go without expensive equipment. Stay safe over there and fingers crossed it should all be over soon. God bless you my kind friend

[@BevSantini]

Brilliant! Love your simple explanations

[@hippoh2024]

Thank you! I tried it out tonight and your tips worked beautifully!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Brilliant I am so glad you got the results you wanted 😀

[@giga6137]

Brilliant Lee. Keep doing it for us beginners.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend i sure will do 👍👍

[@lyncorrin]

Love your vlogs Lee and look forward to seeing them always. Love from NZ xx

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you ever so much my dear friend and thank you for being part of my you tube family

[@Sheree27]

Your videos are brilliant. These videos are the best I have seen when searching for helpful tips. Thank you so much, I have learnt so much already.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you ever so much for sending me such a kind message. I am truly grateful for your kindness and support. If ever you need more tips or help feel free to drop me a message

[@chrislavallin9939]

Great video. I love macro stuff and usually get my images out in the field (literally). Had great fun playing indoors with torches and black background. You have opened up a huge range of possibilities.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend i really do appreciate your kindness and support i love the outdoors my self. At least we can keep doing what we love for a while Stay safe my friend 🙏🙏

[@gwenlong6379]

Thanks for all the tips. This is just what I needed. I’d like to try macro but don’t want to buy new equipment until I’ve played around with it. Your videos are really helpful. Keep them coming.

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless you my friend I totally agree with what you are saying about gear that's why I always tell people to try the macro tubes first even when I go out for wild life I take my tubes just incase 😉

[@Porshesmiles]

@@LeeHallphotography this is so helpful!! Thanks so much! 😃😃👍👍

[@andyosborne9114]

Very good and very simply explained

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you my friend glad you enjoyed it.

[@fe1297]

Wow! Thank you Lee for sharing your knowledge in macro photography. I don’t have a macro lens yet since I’m a beginner photographer but I really appreciate the in expensive equipment on taking beautiful photos. You are brilliant!

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless you my friend you don't need expensive equipment to get good results my friend. Don't worry about what other people have got you can do the same

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

Beautiful! Me husband just bought a very bright flashlight. I definatly gonna try this. Thank you for the clear explanation.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Not a problem happy snapping my friend

[@carolstansfield5491]

Thanks Lee, you’ve got amazing idea’s. I’ve loved this idea with a daisy, off now to Tesco for a decent torch, I had been meaning for ages to get one. Love your ideas to get great videos. Happy snapping😁😄👏👏

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless you my friend I always have a little touch in my bag and silver foil. I got my touch from pound land they are cheep but work brilliant

[@carolstansfield5491]

Thanks Lee. I went to Tesco!! They didn’t have any torches so I will try pound land. You’re such a helpful person for all your followers. 👍😄😃

[@joeycollazo6078]

Thank you for sharing your simple and fun techniques! I’m always interested in low budget advice especially when it comes to utilizing things around my home. Awesome new way to use Play-doh as an adult!

[@emmapayne5342]

Thanks for the step to step instruction, I am so going to have a good at this over the Easter weekend. Thanks again

[@LeeHallphotography]

Fantastic my friend please let me know how you get on 👍👍👍

[@mikewalker3800]

Top tips mate. Re-using bits from around the house is inspired. Saves pennies and gives things a second use.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Most definitely mate and they work bloody great 👍

[@janetmatchett2963]

Just great, have tried and it works. Thanks

[@LeeHallphotography]

Fantastic glad you had fun

[@pragawa]

Fantastic

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly so simple but it work’s fantastic trust me

[@paulhab7267]

Great video thanks again Lee 😊👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hi Paul thank you ever so much glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see some of your shots buddy. Don't forget if you ever get stuck please feel free to drop me a message

[@paulhab7267]

@@LeeHallphotography HI Lee I’m not sure how to send you some as not put anything on you tube before 🤔

[@LeeHallphotography]

@@paulhab7267 hi Paul are you on Facebook or Instagram if so send them to there buddy

[@riders_capture]

Thank you for showing us a easy way to click some amazing photos

[@trevorwright6165]

hello lee I am trev in Sussex on lockdown as I am high risk how refreshing to find your channel I have mental health problems I am 70 but you have given me something to have a go at while trapped inside thank you so much and it a pleasure to meet you stay safe and well cheers from trev down south

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless you my kind friend I am so so happy you I have given you some inspiration please keep safe

[@fotolookconde]

A good thing about macrophotography is that we can keep shooting indoors! My videos are about film photography but I love macro!

[@alfredbrown9233]

These are great, simple easy to follow directions for beginners. I will recommend your channel to others. Great job !

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you kindly my good friend i am over the moon you have enjoyed it

[@annwright1980]

I really enjoyed the video I have learnt a lot just watching you that you I will follow and look forward to seeing more regards Ann

[@leemaisfieldphotography]

fantastic idea lee.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you mate 👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulgreen758]

cracking Video Lee, i admire your work immensely and i will try this very shortly

[@brendaditommaso4042]

Thank you for the beginner video-we all have to start somewhere and this video is very inspiring!

[@johnneagle705]

Just found your channel. Loving your no frills approach and layman’s terms for us beginners, just like one of the lads. Keep up the good work bud

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your most welcome mate glad you are enjoying it i definitely like the easy way around stuff lol

[@peterviragphoto]

Great video mate! You’re great at teaching Lee:) I got the exact same play doh haha🤣😂

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hahaha its pound land special lol 😆 You will notice I don't use anything expensive lol

[@peterviragphoto]

@@LeeHallphotography 😀😀😀 . Nice to connect on insta too mate!😁 Have a great weekend!🔬📸🐞🪲🐛

[@maureenmillen1015]

Fantastic as always. Love all your ideas. I think you are one of the best on here. Cheers.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend much appreciated 🙏🙏

[@sharongalvin9433]

Loved this.Thank you sooo much

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your most welcome

[@eka1965]

Proper down to earth, brilliant.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend

[@fotolookconde]

Thank you for bringing up this subject! A background can enhance an image or destroy it!!! My passion is film photography!

[@rodskuse2101]

Thanks mate simple and effective. Proper

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you mate much appreciated welcome to my channel

[@franm1721]

First class,Lee thank you.👍👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

No thank you my friend for watching and supporting me

[@DiviPhotos]

very nice video

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you ever so much for watching

[@autumnweirich6967]

Thank you sooooo much for this!! I just got started with macro and have always wanted to learn this technique! I went out today and got everything I needed and have produced some beautiful photos! You now have a new subscriber 🙃

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless you my friend thank you from the bottom of my heart it really does mean a lot to me if ever you have any questions or problems just give me a shout 😊

[@jeremyearl396]

Love it Lee, yes, keep them coming

[@LeeHallphotography]

God bless my friend thank you

[@owens711]

Brilliant video Lee

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend

[@kazdoc1]

Another brilliant video Lee.Learning so much from you matey.Keep up the great work

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow i should say a big thank you to you for watching and supporting me my friend 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Guitarmfig]

Thank you man, that was very helpful and love your results

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your most welcome

[@sergeantbilko7070]

You seem as average as a neighbor Joe but you have this creativeness mind that shines when you get your camera out and start shooting. I am just beginning my photography journey and just wanted to say thanks for this video. You’ve got a new subscriber.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you my kind friend if ever you want help in any way please ask my friend if I can help i will 🙏👍🙏👍

[@sergeantbilko7070]

@@LeeHallphotography Thank you, my friend.

[@alexhardie1404]

Enjoyed your video , you kept it simple but effective and I will give a go , Cheers

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend

[@annezarzycki6240]

Very very nicely done. So well explained and practical. 🌟🌟🌟

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend I am happy that you liked it thank you kindly for watching

[@southwestscenes1]

Great video Lee👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you my friend 👍👍👍

[@twotone3070]

Showed how simply it can be done, great ideas.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend 🙏

[@williampaul9843]

Thank you great video 📸👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my good friend I am happy you have enjoyed it and helps you out 👍📸📸👍

[@roseckansas3871]

Great video Lee! Blessings to you and yours. Be safe.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@sanwong3180]

Thank you for your beautiful tips video! will have a try on this lockdown stage though. Stay safe and take good care, Lee Hall!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you for your kindness my good friend

[@markamandagarner8433]

Thanks Lee for the video, some very useful tips and techniques that I will be trying. Will be using them later On in the year when the fungi are about. Great tip with the bottle tops as I do like to add a bit of colour to my shots.(I did manage to buy a multi coloured torch for £8, however as you pointed out get a cheaper touch from £land and add the bottle tops). Keep Safe Stay Sane! PS It’s great that you have not forgot us beginners and kept everything simple and giving us an excuse to eat another cherry bakewell!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Bless you my friend i don't forget no one mate. We are all photographs and to help each other out can make everyone get better. Don't you worry I will never forget the beginners I was there my self and I know how hard it can be. Stay safe mate and please keep in touch 🙏

[@fujipix]

Brilliant! Going to try this.

[@elizabethwright4370]

Thank you from Venezuela

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you for watching my kind friend

[@laureenignarro8030]

First look at your video. Love it !! Stewart Wood dropped your name and he was right in recommending your channel !! Look forward to watching all of them. Goodnight for now. ❤️👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you ever so much my kind friend i really appreciate your kindness and support god bless stay safe and sleep well ❤🙏❤🤩

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I’m so happy I found your channel. How inspiring! And even if I know a thing or two from before, I don’t mind listening! I have had a few years with no photography but started again now and I have fallen for close up photography. I have a Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro, but in a few days I’m getting my Canon EF 100mm f2.8 L IS USM and can’t wait! I will have so much fun with that and a set of extension rings! When I have rough days because of illness/disability, this is so great as I can do so much indoors as well! Anyways, thanks sooooo much for lots of great videos!!! Hope you’re having good days!!! ❤❤❤

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hi my friend I am so glad you have fallen for close up photography. Just because something we can’t get out side it doesn’t mean we can’t still have fun and enjoy our photography. Doing close up creative photography for me opens up a new world and let’s me think out side the box. This helps me with my mental health and takes me away from everything that is happening around me. Don’t be afraid to try new thing as some of my best shots have came from mistakes. Extension tubes really does open up a new world it is amazing to think by putting them on you get a totality different look to your picture. Some times people don’t believe what they are seeing trust me you have chosen a fantastic style of photography and it really is one you will want to do day after day my friend. And like I said feel free to ask any questions and if I can help I will definitely do

[@philipdavies1515]

So simple made easy great job can this be done with a Panasonic fz82 bridge camera great job by the way

[@suetuck1585]

Brilliant video Lee. I'm definitely going to try this on the next few days. Love your videos keep up the great work 👍❤

[@LeeHallphotography]

Bless thank you kindly my friend plese stay safe.

[@AngeloTullio]

Great as always!!!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you mate glad you enjoyed it 👍🙏👍🙏

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Nicely done, Lee !

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kind sir

[@kathrynhall9920]

Thanks for this helpful video Lee. I noticed that you were using zone focus setting but thought it would be single ?

[@alisonhayhow2922]

Great tips for a novice Lee, will be trying this.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend 🙏

[@alisonhayhow2922]

Still trying Lee!!.

[@LeeHallphotography]

You can do it my friend 🙏🙏

[@carmelocollura9100]

Fantastic!!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you

[@liammurray9277]

Great informative video Lee, I'm off to pick a daisy 👍

[@LeeHallphotography]

Brilliant i will be looking out for your pictures my friend

[@sandygeddry724]

I love the results you got just using simple lighting. I'm wondering if you leave the room lights on or off during this process? Thank you for making these videos. They are very useful to a beginners like me. I appreciate the results your get using inexpensive equipment.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hello my friend thank you for taking the time to send me a message. I Always turn the light of when I am taking the picture as the house light really interfered with the subject. I always do this on any picture I take in the house as it makes it easier to get the look I want. You are the first person to ask this fantastic question . Thank you ever so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jameshall2882]

My long lost "Cousin"! Thank you keeping the beginners in mind. I'll be back for more.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Lol your most welcome my friend keep safe 👍👍👍

[@berntolovhellstrom8891]

Excellent work! You deserve a LOT more subscribers. You really show what photography is all about, being creative and capturing the light.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you ever so much my friend it really does mean a lot to me god bless you 🙏🙏🙏

[@susanking6349]

Hi Came across your channel by accident, wow what a great channel for beginners and using everyday stuff from cheap shop or found around the house. I’m now a subscriber and will be trying out your ideas. Fantastic keep up the good work 👍

[@1027Paula]

I enjoy all your videos. Are the lights out when you are taking these photos?

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hi my friend thank you kindly yes my friend I turn all the lights off

[@jimphilpott902]

Thank you for the instruction. Well done!

[@woodmum]

Brilliant. You're an inspiring guy! Thanx

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend you are a star 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jimkok1957]

Can I put it on a mirror and get similar results?

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hi buddy I really don't know but I am guess so. If you give it a go could you let me know how you get on please

[@jimkok1957]

@@LeeHallphotography sure

[@misterb3543]

Really really like your way looking at things and your attitude in your videos. As a rookie subject to macro photography I'm binge watching vids about it. A pleasure to watch yours with inspiration and joy down to earth. 🙏🙏😍Love it😍🙏🙏

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow god bless you my friend I am now working on my next ones to go out soon 🙏

[@misterb3543]

@@LeeHallphotography I'll need to hit the bell I guess

[@Rizlafilm]

Hello Lee, do you leave the room lights on or do you turn them off. Cheers Carl

[@LeeHallphotography]

@@Rizlafilm hello my friend thank you for reaching out to me. I turn my room lights off an

[@thomasbrisbane7122]

Wow.. Gonna use aluminum too.... 👍Thanks. Great video

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your most welcome my friend thank you kindly for watching

[@jonathanchambers3395]

Grateful for the simple excellence.. Can u explain how to use this for a low key portraiture?

[@chriscarroll5780]

Hi Lee just came across this video , magic thank you love the accent , All the best stay safe .

[@antonwirtz734]

Love your channel Lee.I have beena dark sky photographer for a long time and I'm looking for another avenue while we wait out the virus lockdown.I picked my first dandelion clocks today and I have two questions if you please. How do you know when the clocks are ready to be pulled from the heads? And how long will they last after they are pulled off and stored?Keep the videos coming!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hello my friend thank you kindly for watching the channel. When you pick them they should be all white and fluffy as long as you keep them in a well ventilated place not in a plastic box they will last a long time. As soon as they are white and fluffy they are ready to use my friend. Hope this helps if you get stuck please ask

[@tanyaliepins31]

Hi im one of those landscape photographers that are now running to macro was reccomended to watch you and how fab. Love your style and easy to do and make things. I did the dandelion today. Question. I have a Nikon Z6 and a sigma 105 macro now im finding im really having to crop even though im at my minimum focus distance, would extension tubes help to reduce this or am I barking up the wrong tree. 🤔

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hello my friend extension tubes will help my friend i first started off doing macro photography with extension tubes. I have put them on my 150-600mm lenses and taken pictures of butterflies and bugs.

[@tanyaliepins31]

@@LeeHallphotography aww thanks for a speedy reply I literally binge watched all uour vids last nigt, I couldnt sleep I was that buzzing to have a go with more. Hubbys mission is to buy pringles today 👍 cheers ill get about looking for some today. Do you have a fb group?

[@LeeHallphotography]

Yes my friend its called the new creative macro photography group. But i am in so many groups. If you want add me on Facebook as a friend then if you get stuck you can always. Message me.

[@CarlConstantine]

Fantastic video as always Lee. Let me say that while I consider myself an intermediate Macro photographer, I always learn something watching your videos. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you master i am so glad you enjoyed it 👌👌👌👌

[@junegreenway3419]

Thanks for this Lee, I've been playing nicely today, trying to emulate your shots! Needs a bit more practice though, lol!

[@LeeHallphotography]

You will do it trust me my friend 📸📸

[@robertwilliams-mc9et]

very informative video,a1 man ace.

[@philgreaves1]

Nice one Lee. 👍😀

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you master 🙏🙏🙏

[@neilgroves3592]

Hey Lee.....is it best to use filters to get the colours when you take the shot or better to use photoshop to adjust the colours after the shot is taken?

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hi mate I try to use the filters first to get as much colour as I can before putting it into Photoshop this way you can just push the vibearance up. 👍📸👌

[@neilgroves3592]

@@LeeHallphotography Thanks Lee...you are really good at this stuff :-)

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hi Lee. There's an old saying that ties in with what you were saying.. "Of course I don't look busy! I did it right the first time!" LOL I couldn't agree more. If you spend the time getting it right in camera, it can save you an awful lot of time (and money) editing in Lightroom or Photoshop or whatever. Personally I don't have either. I think they're a rip off! I've just got the free editing software that came with the PC. Thanks for your video.

[@enriquediaz8939]

Hi Lee!! It's great to see you again, a great video to get black background, I really apreciate your tips for get a better photo techniques , take care!! I've to practice this method for black backgrounds, thank you!! Regards from Mexico!!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hello my good friend hope you are keeping safe. I am glad you liked my video i really do appreciate your kindness

[@johnarthur9194]

really enjoyed this going t give it a go Lee

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend i am so happy you have enjoyed it 🙏🙏🙏

[@grannyPamela]

I to am a beginner going to try this out myself tomorrow....

[@LeeHallphotography]

Fantastic welcome to my club. If you need any help just ask or if you want me to do a video on something different let me know.

[@grannyPamela]

@@LeeHallphotography fantastic didn't have any black carboard so I used my black laptop case.. turned out fantastic the only thing I need is a better torch..Lolo. my camera is a Canon 80d .. can you give me a hint about some cheap torches which are the best ones to buy, as I felt my torches weren't just not good enough...

[@byteme90k]

nice video...thanks for the help. One suggestion is to improve your audio and your channel will take off!!

[@LeeHallphotography]

I am on it mate I am having a little trouble fine tuning it but I think I know where I am. Going wrong I am missing having my mate Stewart around to put me right I really appreciate your feedback please keep telling me what I can do 🙏🙏🙏

[@byteme90k]

@@LeeHallphotography good stuff....can't wait to catch up and see more. Cheers!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Please check out my last one and see what you think

[@Pisceskiwichick68]

Fkn brilliant. Thankyou

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your most welcome 🙏

[@usernamemykel]

Lee, I don't understand why you don't use manual focus with Live View. ALSO - apparently, you're using a Canon camera, for I see that, like mine, it never shows four bars for a fully charged battery - would you know why that is????

[@noelhewitt7434]

Great stuff man.. just subscribed.. love your vids I've seen so far.

[@pdidome524]

Are you bracketing?

[@LeeHallphotography]

No my friend i don't use that in my macro photography 👍👍

[@pdidome524]

Lee Hall I did not think so but when you showed the back of your camera the bracketing screen was present. Since I am not familiar with that camera i was Not sure. Anyway great video easy to follow except for that one point I asked about now it’s crystal clear

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

very well shown, great ideas... i may even have a pop at this over the weekend, as i am a key worker... ill have a look at some of your other work, and give you a shout out if i do video my try

[@LeeHallphotography]

Wow thank you kindly my friend much appreciated

[@sandihowe3629]

Did I miss the part where to said what lens you are using? Great video though. Love the way you go step by step. Xo

[@LeeHallphotography]

Hello my friend i was using the Canon 100mm macro lens but you don't need a macro lens like this you can always use extension tubes with a normal lens

[@sandihowe3629]

Thank you Lee. I sure will be a regular on your channel. Cheers from SASKETCHEWAN, Canada.. xo

[@twiglet2214]

Going to give it a whirl Lee so thanks for sharing. Can you remind me of the name of the landscape photographer that you recommended please ? My wife thought i had developed an interest in the Greek philosopher Plato and asked what that had to do with photography ? "No" i said,"i've ordered some playdough for me daisies,petal" ! Cheers Lee.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Lol thats funny mali Davis my friend

[@twiglet2214]

@@LeeHallphotography Great thanks Lee will look him up !

[@alanheeley7096]

Great ideas so simple and well explained, keep them coming Lee, BRILLIANT..............

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you buddy glad you enjoyed it hope it can help you. 👍

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

I’m not a beginner, but this was very helpful, thanks so much!

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you kindly my friend i am so glad it has helped you out 🙏🙏

[@anthonyhazlewood5788]

Hi Lee, I've just found you... I thought that it was a good tutorial... It's given me ideas... Thanks mate...

[@LeeHallphotography]

Ylur most welcome my friend thank you for watching and supporting me

[@franciscocalvo1980]

That's the true life...Work hard, try and fail, taking a lot of photos until you get what you're looking for. Thanks for sharing.

[@LeeHallphotography]

You are so so right my friend excellent words 🙏🙏🙏

[@marcogi]

Thank you so much

[@colinjarvis7328]

Hi Lee, Bumped into your channel to learn macro photography. Very impressed with the uncomplicated explanations. Have you tried using tin foil what you can buy in the baking section in the supermarkets. It makes great reflectors / snoods as it can be bent or wrinkled into any shape you want. Keep up the good work

[@bobsyouruncle8537]

Top tips Lee, going to give this try go over the next few days.

[@LeeHallphotography]

Your welcome mate glad you enjoyed it 🙏❤🙏

[@thodorissiorikis8791]

Wonderful-Perfect ..... because photography is another way of looking at the world!!!!! or in GREECE: Θαυάσιο-Τέλειο.....διότι η φωτογραφία είναι ένας άλλος τρόπος θέασης του κόσμου

[@LeeHallphotography]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart my friend ♥