Macro at home idea: Easy project to practice focus and lighting

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

It's not the most exciting photo I've ever taken, but setups like these are great for honing your skills. Who wants to give it a try?

[@capetonian4ever761]

I just purchased my first macro lens and this would be a great set up for me to start off with. The set up seems simple and your explanation of each step (especially stacking) is detailed and easy to follow. Thank you!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you so much for watching, and good luck with your new macro lens! There's an amazing world of photography opportunities you can go and explore!

[@colletteworley228]

Thank you Andrew, I have learnt an great amount just watching this video, best I have a gin and tonic...just to get a spare piece of lime. Thanks again

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Any excuse for a nice gin and tonic is a good one! Enjoy!

[@SC-bg8wf]

Great video to show me the sort of changes you can make but I need to learn a lot before I'd be able to follow what you did when editing. Thanks.

[@cynical1952]

Excellent video Andrew and thank you for sharing these tips. I'll have to drag my Sigma 105 out of the cupboard and give it a try 🙂

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Steve, I definitely support you spending more time with your Sigma!

[@tompatton2086]

There's been a great deal of focus on lighting in your last 2 videos. Thanks for the tips!

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

My pleasure!

[@raduszilagyi6055]

Simple yet complex. I like your enthusiasm, it's obvious that you enjoy taking and editing photos. I might be wrong, but I don't think you know how good of a teacher you are. You inspired me with your enthusiasm and your simple and direct way of showing the process of achieving this cool shot. Thank you :)

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you so much for such a kind comment!

[@gotophotoarchive9131]

Not a bad idea 💚

[@atropicali]

What amazing skills 👏 just started following up

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you so much!

[@royhakala7999]

Remarkably clear explanation

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thank you Roy, I really appreciate that!

[@hans6304]

Thanks for the video, Andrew. Greetings from Jakarta.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks for watching, Hans!

[@unaiarts]

Very instructive, as always, Andrew :) BTW, where can I get that ad200 diffuser? Thanks.

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks so much! The diffuser I used here was the MagMod MagSphere -- MagMod do a range of flash diffusers that just attach with magnets so are really quick to use!

[@jeanie779]

Hey Andrew! Loved this video! Do you think it's possible to achieve same results with just a telephoto lens?

[@AndrewLanxonPhotography]

Thanks Jeanie! It depends on how close you can focus with your telephoto lens. It's potentially possible, but I can't say without testing whether it would be the 'same' or maybe just 'similar'. Give it a try if you have a telephoto and see what happens!