Making macro STILL LIFE photos

[@JennKelley-q4x]

the last one was gorgeous!!

[@tony.kmullinsstudio818]

Man, when you said "turds," I almost burst out laughing and almost woke up my kids! Outstanding shots and outstanding humor. 🤣😂

[@laurielphotography1118]

Another inspirational video! Amazing captures. Love all the textures. Thanks so much for sharing

[@janandersen]

Thank you very much, Lauriel. Your positive feedback means a lot to me!

[@janroos7518]

wonderfully easy set-up for even more wonderfull photo's! thank you!

[@janandersen]

Thanks a lot, Jan, for your kind comment. Highly appreciated.

[@patbrennan5866]

Wonderful images,great video, thank you for the inspiration

[@janandersen]

Thanks a lot, Pat. Happy to hear that!

[@estherdiskin3968]

So wonderful and simple. Thank you for creating this.

[@janandersen]

Thanks so much, Esther, for your kind comment. That really means a lot.

[@kalmankocsis3039]

Great ideas, amazing photos, thanks

[@janandersen]

Thanks you very much, Kálmán. Your feedback means a lot!

[@uptown3636]

Very nice work. I love how simple and elegant your set-up is. I will endeavor to mimic your process. Thank you for sharing this!

[@janandersen]

Happy to hear that and you are very welcome. Thank you for the kind feedback.

[@TheJoshuaborden]

Awesome stuff!!

[@justnoted2995]

No-no, the results turned out to be wonderful, and some of those props are edible 😋 I especially liked the last image.. it has a dreamy paint-like texture, but so subdued. Once again you supplied us with very useful ideas for macro-photography.. enough to stimulate our own creativity. Thank you

[@janandersen]

Thank you again for your very kind comment. And for the props - well, I'm still eating 😁

[@iamaktewari]

Amazing tones, contrast, and clarity

[@janandersen]

Thanks a lot, Ashutosh. Much appreciated!

you inspire me a lot. filling my drawers in my brain.. thank you..

[@janandersen]

You are very welcome, Emine. Thank you so much for your kind feedback.

[@janvittrup4497]

Fantastic images, I will have to experiment a lot more ;-) Love the simplicity with the light, Keep up the great work, very inspiring :-)

[@janandersen]

Thanks a lot, Jan. Appreciate your kind feedback!

[@seanmorgan545]

Wonderful images! The contrasts in the textures of the items photographed looks amazing. I’ve been struggling to get the lighting right in my macro shots, but I’m now going to take a leaf from your book and try the desk lamps and paper. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@janandersen]

Thanks a lot, Sean. Hope you get some cool shots.

[@douglasdewell2475]

I liked the daye picture the best...

[@janandersen]

Thanks for your feedback, Douglas. I kind of like it too, but seen out of context you could be in doubt what the subject actually is. Dades really aren't that aesthetic to look at 😁

[@ramipo1]

Did you use regular lamp or led?

[@kentskjnnemann5629]

Nice video/flot video :) All of the pics turned out great I think. What settings did you use on camera, I Have thought at the same process with desk lamps, maybe from IKEA, or do you have some recommendations for Lamps..

[@janandersen]

Thank you very much, Kent. Great to hear. All the photos were taken at f/13, ISO 320 and shutter speeds from 1/3s to 1/5s. I think the lamps used in this video were actually bought in IKEA years ago, but I think the only thing that matters is that they are somehow flexible, so you easily change the angle and height. For the bulbs I use bulbs where I can change the color temperature from an app, but that's not a need-to-have. It just makes it a bit easier to make photos with mixed lighting, if I would like that.

[@kentskjnnemann5629]

@@janandersen thanks 😊

[@alonzohollingsworth7712]

Great shots , all of them. As always, enjoyed the inspiration. What Canon and lens did you use if you don't mind sharing?

[@janandersen]

Thank you very much, Alonzo. Very happy to hear that. The camera is a Canon 5DS-R. Quite a dinosaur now, but my absolute favorite for landscapes and macro photography. The lens is a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro lens.

[@alonzohollingsworth7712]

@@janandersen I just purchased the Canon 90D and Tokina 100mm Macro, an upgrade from my Canon T3 and extension tubes, looking forward to delivery of them. Looking forward to more inspiration.

[@janandersen]

Oh, great to hear, Alonzo. Hope they will give you a lot of cool shots!

[@ermakbchur1900]

В следующий раз надо говорить прямо из рыцарского костюма ))

[@janandersen]

Haha, yeah, that would be a bit freaky 😂 But maybe a great cover up for the accent 🤔