Look Closer: Changing Ordinary Subjects into Macro Photos with Joey Terrill | OPTIC 2021

[@ransackedroom]

I don't know that I've ever been so startled or inspired by a how-to as I was during the 2nd half of this video. I do focus-stacked product photos at work, so I watched the first 23 mins on company time, so far so good. But then Mr. Terrill moves from by-the-book macro work to something I had never even considered. Just magical. We all know water droplets can be lenses; we've all seen (or even taken?) that shot where raindrops reveal other flowers/bugs in the frame. But to take that effect and make it the true subject of the photo? Just brilliant. My boss asked if I'd gotten anything from the product photography video, and I had to remind myself what he was even talking about. Bravo!

[@crawford323]

Follow the tributaries of your mind. In part the Internet and providers as yourself allow us to surf the mental waves. We are, I am addicted to the pursuit of knowledge. Photography in itself is one of the most addictive. I attended Photography school in 1972. Before that I ruined my mother's bathroom by turning it in to a rudimentary dark room. I retired in 2019. My lens led me all over the world and I obediently followed. Now, in retirement, I get dig into the nuisance of the craft as you are. What a magical time to be a Photographer! Carry on!

[@hzahreddine]

One of the best teaching sessions that I've ever had! I'm inspired! Thanks so much Joey, and B&H for hosting.

[@adamkrauss303]

Fantastic inspiring photos and tutorial. I just wish you showed us more of your actual set up for some of the shots including the all important light set up.

[@FlorencioParaon]

Can you post info on the equipment Terril has in his studio? Especially the copy stand gear. I am interested in the base and camera posts. Thanks

[@1Tomrider]

Some great stuff here, and what I really like is how this video underlines how macro photography enables thrilling photo adventures in just everyday, otherwise mundane life!

[@septembertwenty-nine9989]

Thank you. I've experimented with this technique. I got great results. Something I did that you didn't mention is to use my laptop computer screen as my background. I filled the screen with one of my images. The water droplets then capture the light of the image on the laptop. ( I place the laptop with the screen facing up.) I've used pop/beer cans as spacers between the glass and the background. I really like your PVC tube with notches cut... off to Lowe's I go.

[@johnmcnaughton6808]

Love your style and it’s something I would like to try. The home made shooting platform you made great idea, what was the distance of the slots you cut between each glass.

[@velvethoot4507]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@Burbs21]

This presentation was absolutely amazing! I’ve learned so much and will definitely be trying these different techniques. Thank you B&H and thank you Joey for putting this all together.

[@gary.kenyon]

A fantastic watch. So very helpful and with Stunning Shots.

[@andrewcroft2570]

What a magnificent insight into macro photography

[@karma13612]

Joey, thank you so much for this informative, creative presentation. Your photography is exceptional as well as inspiring. I take the odd macro photo of foliage and want to take it further. Thanks for the kick start! Time to get out the kitchen utensils and have some fun!!! Also, you may find this suggestion helpful: Regarding the hypodermic syringe plungers being hard to move. Best thing to do is to remove the plunger from the back end of the barrel, then apply just a teeny amount of silicone GREASE (not chalk) to the edges of the black plunger that come in contact with the inside cylinder of the barrel. Then pop the plunger back into the barrel. The plunger SHOULD be much easier to push as slow or fast as you need to deliver the exact amount of liquid you wish to dispense. Thanks again for your thoughtful sharing!!

[@weth100]

Wow, that was probably the best and most professional tutorial concerning photography. I have not much patience to watch tutorials but this one I didn’t check the time once. Well done.

[@NH4Ukraine2]

This is so good, I had to stop a third of the way through to comment on how good it is!

[@stephenwalsh4253]

Absolutely fascinating you have open up a new world!! Thank you

[@jandrew8240]

Wow. Stunningly crafted presentation of masterfully executed craft.

[@cindyforeman1250]

Your adjustable supports for the glass are awesome. What are they called and what’s a source for them?

[@dougnelson423]

One of the best videos I have ever seen. Thanks

[@BandH]

Thanks for watching!

[@laurag9306]

B-n-W looks awesome too! 😉 I tried it!

[@daveneel3441]

Hey Joey. I really enjoyed your water droplets macro photography video. I was wondering what are those stands your using to hold the glass in place as they look adjustable. Thanks and I’m look forward to your next video. Dave

[@dawnalbright]

Really appreciate the technical depth and creative insights.

[@MakeSomething]

This was absolutely fantastic! Definitely going to experiment with bubbles now!

[@BandH]

Have fun!

[@ramipo1]

Sure would love to know the equipment that using in those pics....which light and technic basic....

[@photosbyjosef]

Wow just wow I have watched hundreds and thousands of videos and I'm a professional photographer and this was absolutely the most inspiring video I've ever seen on KZbin. I can't wait to kick my wife out of the kitchen and bring in my camera gear. Looks like we're gonna be ordering food to be delivered.

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Lovely video, thank you!

[@odarrien]

Joey, this was amazing. You presentation was really interesting and very informative.... I've learned so much! I do mostly insect and flower macro photography but water droplet photography has always been something I want to try. Your presentation is inspiring. THANK YOU.

[@tiny755]

Thank you so much for using Starphire glass which is low iron glass that is no color. It is our company’s product.

[@georgecee7206]

This was terrific. Beautiful images and creativity. Thank you for sharing!

[@-WhizzBang-]

Photo stacking produces the best macro photos!~ But of course, stacking only works with stationary subjects!

[@jmctavishiii]

I watched this video a couple times, took notes, and was able to get some decent macro water drop shots using these instructions. Great video and very creative -- thanks for sharing!

[@BandH]

Glad it helped!

[@RonK]

amazing images, great technique - awesome!

[@bossofthemoss450]

Wow. Fantastic lesson.

[@5RustyBin]

I shoot in raw mostly and do macro so stacking is a necessary thing for me. I find photoshop a pain to use for stacking however if there are more than say 10 shots in the set so was interested in the zerene systems and helicon options. Can I ask a question please? Zerene systems says it will stack TIFs or JPEGs only, so how do you work with that - assuming that you may want to take the finished stack back into photoshop in raw format for some more work?

[@christopherward5065]

This was great. I have been experimenting in similar ways. It is really absorbing and the possibilities for treatments beyond the capture in post production are exciting. I had been thinking about focus stacking - I had heard the term but only had it as a concept in my head. I now have a complete idea of what it involves so, thanks for demonstrating what it is. I do spend hours making single images and it is a meditative process as you say. The image in the viewfinder starts to direct the process because new qualities are revealed. There is an alchemy between the subject, its lighting and the way that particular lenses and focal length choices render images. It’s engrossing and frustrating by turns but, never dull.

[@chadsmith1957]

Very good video. Inspired me to rediscover my creativity I somehow lost in my 50s. Thanks.

[@Stone1108]

What a wonderful presentation and inspirational insight into a subject you evidently love. Joey, i’m conscious that this video was uploaded about a year before I found and watched it fixated all the way through, I hope your well, certainly going to find your channel if you have your own. All the best.

[@jmfoty4280]

You are inspiring, Joey! Have you experimented with multiple layers of water droplets above the subject?

[@laurelb8372]

Thank you so much, Joey is a great instructor, lots of inspiration, can’t wait to practice with my z7 & macro lens 👏

[@Richarde67]

Joey, thank you for inviting us into your world of creative microphotography. My world has been shooting and sometimes altering the macrophotography image. Hopefully all of us have experienced those creative moments when time passes unnoticed. I have seen the morning light coming thru the window and wondered where the night had gone. Now I think I will venture into your world of manipulative microphotography. There appears to be a number of moving parts, many that need to be synchronize. Is there a publish that describes and illustrates what you do? If not, please consider writing one. I encourage everyone to share your work individually or as a club. Give to Public libraries, Hospitals, Care Facilities,etc. In a local hospital for kids, a boy enjoys my 8x10 photo of a Preying Mantis standing on my right thumb and waving it's left forearm at me/you. Joey, Thanks again to you and your sponsors whose products I use.

[@sharonhaasbroek7464]

Explained so well. Thank you.

[@davidjohnmartin821]

Hi , just like to say your tutorial is excellent, not over technical but very informative. I’m an Olympus user simply because of its size and weight , I started off using Nikon for portrait and weddings but decided to do nature and landscape , but since covid in 2020 I have been experimenting with macro , smoke and water splash photography, now after watching your video and the amazing things you can create using oils, so I’m going to try the water refractive technique, thanks 🙏 , David

[@BandH]

Glad it was helpful for you, thanks for watching!

[@cillin4821]

amazing video and a true gift to other photographers. definitely reinvigorated my photographic juices.thank you so much for such a inspiring video

[@joegrossinger3381]

Excellent presentation. You left out what kind of rack or frame you now use for your water drop shots. I'm interested in getting one but could not find it on B&H. Thanks

[@revotievom]

Fantastic video!!! Thank you for going in depth in each of the areas covered. Definitely inspired me to try things! Thanks again!!!

[@piopiopio5268]

Un grand merci pour toutes les informations.

[@lesladbrook4508]

Truly love your video Joey, thank you.

[@BandH]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrejlazic573]

Great and absolutely educative video. Thanks a lot and best regards from Slovenia. 👍

[@peterg3021]

These techniques are wonderful, and have inspired me to further develop the macro photography that I have recently branched out into, primarily due to the pandemic situation and not being able to get out and about. I've mainly being doing plants, but with your advice on using items found essentially around the house - it has re-opened my eyes....and imagination. Thank you Joey and B&H for sharing your knowledge. I'll be building the multi glass platform very shortly. Can't wait to see what I'm images I'll be able to create.

[@richcolicchio9888]

Thanks for this great video! Question - can you tell us about your new setup on the pegboard with the adjustable legs (you can see it in the video around 54:26)? Did you build that yourself? How do you find that?

[@erik3205]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@pamwalton3411]

Same question!

[@alandimery3379]

This is very inspirational, thank you. I was just wondering, were the water droplets single shots or focus stacked?

[@davidclode3601]

Great video! Thanks Joey.

[@laurag9306]

Question: How do I find the items to build my own macro rig set-up? Thanks!

[@robertocastro4403]

Really amazing! Very inspirational. Yesterday I experimented with oil and also detergent bubbles in a glass. I got some unexpected results. Thanks for sharing!

[@dalebender7726]

Thank you, this has inspired me!

[@GaryBrown139]

Great Video, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Question, what do you use to clean your glass? With all the products on the market, so far I've only been satisfied with white vinegar and distilled water.

[@ajithskumar4883]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your amazing works and techniques. Thanks to B&H for bringing him in.

[@arttiz01]

Simply amazing! Thanks! I learned a lot!

[@th3936]

Loved all of the examples in the beginning! What a great video!! 👍❤️

[@sophsaund304]

Fascinating, stunning images

[@RonDonson]

Outstanding and easy to follow. Great explanations and examples.

[@mslongnleggy]

Well done and informative. Thank you B&H and Joey.

[@BandH]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@changos669]

This was awesome! Thanks for sharing with us 😊

[@BandH]

Thanks for watching

[@jedgould5531]

1:40 great rose! 43:33 try WD40 on the syringe plunger; if concerned about iridescence try medical lubricant, k-y, etc. 51:15 I think you mean the meniscus. If you want to look into water properties, the US Geological Survey has a thorough but poorly organized website.

[@MWTH37]

Thank you Joe for sharing

[@jonrayalongtheway]

Joey, you're a wealth of info and do a great job presenting all your insights. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@danielling792]

Very interesting. Do you offer workshops since you are in LA

[@jmartin9865]

Great video! Extremely well made and very easy to understand. Thanks!

[@BandH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IvanBoden]

Excellent! Curious, what is that contraption he's standing in?

[@CayenneMediaGroupLLC]

Can you list your equipment. particularly the rail camera support on the desktop?

[@tiny755]

Glad you are using Starphire glass which is low iron glass with no color. It is our company’s product.

[@Burbs21]

Where can us normal consumers buy a sheet for the purpose of macro photography?

[@randyfox5317]

Thanks for taking a good amount of time in showing your tips and tricks for better macro photography. I particularly enjoyed the water/oil shooting and in specifically...how you utilized Rain-X. I never would have thought to use that to create a more 'round' bead of water. I HAVE to try that now. Thanks again for all of the information you provided. P.S. I sure would like to see a tutorial on your very first glass stacking set up made from PVC. EDIT: I saw the one you made at the 29:39 mark. Could you either show more views/ angles (so we can steal how you did it!) or maybe have a quick video on how you made this?

[@sam11985]

Really enjoyed that, thank you.

[@kamaransabir7997]

thank you for every thing I like it especially the last part " immersed in droplets" you did a great job

[@markferrell2470]

Positively fantastic, thank you so very much for your time and insight, hope you can and will keep showing us wonderful things as this

[@MiguelY22]

Macro photos are amazing.

[@speliotis]

Brilliant.... Thank you Mr. Terrilll...

[@sh8736]

Very inspirational thanks for sharing

[@thebendu33]

Could the water droplets could be done with film camera?

[@lisamalone8851]

Great information! Thanks!

[@coltharwood494]

Very interesting technique and beautiful results. Is the copy stand setup used a custom built item?

[@JoeJRLaw]

Shooting photos like drawing a pictures, 🎉Interesting Macro photography ❤👍🏻⋯⋯🐔

[@bobabela]

Thank you, I enjoyed from beginning to end.

[@BandH]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@hankfoto]

Great job!! I really appreciate you r presentation and getting down to the subject. Plus, breaking it down into areas and the culminating it into a great climax. I will now get more use out of my Canon MP-E 65 1x to 5 X macro lens!

[@cpsaras]

Great tutorial, thanks. What is best to shoot for focus stacking, Raw, or JPG?

[@BandH]

Shooting in RAW format would be best if focus stacking your images.

[@NildoScoop]

Great macro images. 👍

[@russclayton1853]

Very informative video. Thanks.

[@chrisklugh]

Do you have any issues with focus breathing? Or is the software just that good?

[@papabear7875]

I guess windex will work too? as long as it able to repel water.

[@georgestiros4392]

THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO GREAT IDEAS

[@LonerJoe]

This is quite the interesting video

[@StephenBridgett]

Thank-you very inspiring

[@jamesf2697]

Great video, but you cracked me up with "grabbing an old piece of stone" compared to new stone.

[@ellecolquitt5244]

Fantastic! Thank you for all the videos that you have made. I hope one day you’ll do a workshop😊

[@crawford323]

What if ind as an optically clear and proper glass for photography is glass out of old flatbed scanners. These are tossed frequently so check with your friends or office I.T. And you might just luck out. It has worked for me very the years and the color is more correct.

[@brittyari]

Hello Joey, I tried to make nice waterdrops after I cleaned the mirror/ glass with a anti fog product. I also used distilled water. It seems this does’nt work for me… what am I doing wrong?

[@hom296]

What a great video...Thanks Joey!! ~ Joe

[@thothheartmaat2833]

STACKING LOWERS NOISE WHERAS MAKING THE APERTURE SMALLER ADDS NOISE.

[@phila8226]

Really a nice rig in your studio. I would guess you could buy a small car with what RRS charges for it.

[@klausklemm1635]

Hey Joey, Thank you very much for inspirational video. I have a question: Did you use Focus stacking for the water droplet pictures (e.g. at 35:23), since it seems that no matter the size of the water droplets you have a sharp background (in the water droplets)?