8 Beginner Mistakes in Macro Photography

[@MicaelWidell]

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[@KingPInAut]

Hello! Thank you for the video! Is there any difference between the diffusor you always show and the ones that you put directly on the flash (like a cap, hope you know what i mean)?

[@evawettergren7492]

Ha ha... 'many new photographers are just happy if they get the focus right on the insect'... That is sooo me right now.

[@sanaouah]

And me 😂

[@sabyasachibanerjee124]

Sounds like me. Need to be careful henceforth

[@hans6304]

Same here 😅

[@RegalPlatypus]

Same. Rarely do I make it out in the early morning when it's cool and insects are more sedentary. When I see something worth shooting I usually feel I have about 5 seconds to get my shot (if I'm lucky).

[@gamingwithedward491]

Mee too🤣

[@luisa.davila1021]

Thanks!

[@MicaelWidell]

Thanks for the contribution :)

[@luisa.davila1021]

You have been a great help in understanding insect macro photography. Keep up the good work. Lou

[@cloudydaze5331]

I actually LOVE the picture at 6:50 lol! I think the straggly petals go perfectly with the kind of straggly hairs of the insect, and I love the colors. Don't get me wrong, I love bright, full, 'perfect' flowers too, but sometimes I think a dead or dying flower adds so much visual interest and makes a shot more unique.

[@melody3741]

Just like with every single video, everyone always leaves this comment. Just because you like the subject or even the photo as a whole doesn’t mean you can’t communicate its ideas more clearly. It isn’t ugly because its withered, its “ugly” because there is no real direction or focus

[@cloudydaze5331]

@@melody3741 Just like with all art, it's subjective. Just because the piece doesn't match up with the "rules" of the art form (which are definitely useful to know but can always be broken) doesn't mean it's ugly. I really like it and I would honestly hang it on my wall. At the end of the day, it isn't ugly or beautiful. It just is. And then we have opinions about it. In your opinion it's ugly, in my opinion it's beautiful. Neither of us is right or wrong. 🤷 But if you mistake your opinion for fact, THEN you're wrong. 😉

[@franzruberl1583]

A tip if you want to ID the insect - take multiple pictures from multiple angles. The head on shot of a beetle might make a great picture, but you're generally much more likely to get an ID with a dorsal shot.

[@SC-bg8wf]

All your points make good sense. Millions of future photos will now be improved. Thanks.

[@sometimesrex]

Micael, your such a gentleman giving us your professional input. Thank You.

[@brynthomas1498]

Excellent video

[@glennhunt2375]

Cannot believe when I look at my older macro shots now how messy the backgrounds where - a lot to be learned on these photographic u- tube tutorials a very clear and informative video there Micael. 👍

[@ruthm1384]

Really good advice! Thank you! I have personally done all the mistakes in the past, some I may still keep repeating today at times. But one thing I would like to differ in opinion a little though is that at least in the beginning, as an inexperienced photographer, it was good for me NOT to use flash, as it made me work harder in finding good lighting and figuring out the settings so that I can get a sharp and pleasing image. Yes, it didn't always work out but I learned so much from it and about the settings and functions of my camera. And only later it was the time to add flash! Which again lead me to work hard in figuring out how to use it, how to make the most of all the settings and how to apply them in different situations.

[@jimmyg7806]

I had fun working through all of these mistakes. I feel like I had to go through them all to gain the deeper understanding of the limitations they put on my photography. Like a trip down memory lane, I can remember the times I learned these lessons. Excellent video!

[@michaelleaning8777]

Brilliant video, all 8 tips are super useful. About to pull the trigger on a ring flash, not gonna bother now, I'll just add a diffuser to my current flash. Thank you.

[@genemcloud4114]

Once again you nailed it. I’m like a sponge right now soaking up as much as I can and trying to apply as many of your tips as possible. BTW, just purchased the v350 as you suggested. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@swansong007]

Excellent advice. Great video. I am going to do all the things you suggested. Thanks

[@HannierPulido]

Great video Micael, I agree with all of the tips except for the use of ring flashes. In my experience, they are great and an easy solution if you know how to handle the exposure.

[@LittleClovis]

Thank you. Im not new to photography...but wanted something less stress than photojournalism...ive been experimenting with macro and im in live with photography again. Thanks for these.

[@albe2002]

Good job, thanks! Please tell us something tricky about macro videography

[@Wayfarer-1111]

Excellent video! Well done, and thanks.

[@kenn6592]

Wow! I have been taking photos a very long time but am only just thinking about trying macro. This video taught me SO much. Thank you.

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Thank you for sharing your great knowledge.

[@paulstickley4819]

Spot on. I shoot in RAW and adjust white balance in post but doing as you say is is good practice. Great advice on all points.

[@k1meister1]

Super tips, and very doable. Thank you!!

[@liz8454]

This video is so helpful!! I feel called out 😂 thank you for all the great advice!!

[@pepeflebrin8528]

Man, what else can I say... you're the best! Thank you very much for all these very relevant tips

[@CatherineWesterberg]

Thank you. That was very helpful. Lots of great tips, suggestions, etc... Now I'm going to look for a diffuser. Cheers!

[@MicaelWidell]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mariosnicolaou8770]

Thank you so much for an excellent and very informative video !!

[@davegrice9546]

Just starting with macro and this was so helpful. thanks

[@dr.ravigandhi8573]

Nice tips. Will work on them.

[@GreenPeteTV]

The background one elevates pictures sooo much. If there isn't good enough contrast or it's just too messy I get so sad, since usually it can be fixed by just moving a little as you pointed out. Seriously, I can't tell you how many pictures ended up in trash just because of this. And I shoot flowers! I have all the time in the world T-T

[@angeladyson7367]

Thank you. I'm just starting with macro. New subscriber. 👍 Great tips.

[@MOAB-UT]

Great tips for Macro shots!

[@PhilThach]

Very good information. Thank you!

[@1689solas]

Yeah I'm interested in this but I haven't started yet and I'm seeing a lot more to this than I thought

[@alirezaghafari2898]

THANK YOU

[@jsr8884]

Thank you Micael.

[@aaronmariano9578]

Thank you for another useful tips. You’re really inspiring us.

[@ketomaupa]

Hello and thank you Micael for great tips! Have a nice day! :-)

[@MicaelWidell]

My pleasure!

[@shivanandchinnappannavar7404]

Thank you very much for your simple and valuable inputs , Ys they helped me great.........

[@MrMorsecat]

Congratulations, Michael, this is one of the best videos about making really good macro photographs that I have found online. Thanks a lot for these invaluable tips. Actually, I think that these mistakes are not only made by beginners. I have learned so much about macro photography from your videos. Keep up the good work!

[@MicaelWidell]

Thank you :)

[@Sudarshansridhar]

Really helpful video.

[@rectify2003]

Micael you are such a great Photographer

[@parusland]

Micael, thank you so much for your advice, they seem obvious, though many of them I am constantly and can't stop being surprised of poor results. Especially I am so much grateful for convincing me not to purchase ring flash, which I was going to do, believing that it was designed for macro photography.

[@pragawa]

Thanks a lot

[@mehmett2172]

Thank you for everything 👏👏👍👍

[@andreastangoni1315]

Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful as always!

[@rosscosan6647]

Great video thanks. Recently bought my Nikon D500 plus a Godox flash with diffuser. Just waiting for my newly bought Macro lense Sigma 105mm 2.8 to start Macro photography.

[@kurtdyer]

I'm an absolute beginner in this. Just bought the Sony 90mm and followed you on IG. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!

[@scottplumer3668]

Just got an extension tube a few days ago. This was very helpful!

[@iamdcraze]

Great info and tips! Thank you!!

[@Hrishi1970]

Great tips

[@Elias-nj6gi]

You're doing a great job with these videos. They are super helpful. Really appreciate it!

[@elisabethlafontaine8979]

Thanks for this video. I’m not a beginner but got a lot out of your video - especially the white balance.

[@olumidedaramola9967]

Very useful tips, well done 👍

[@KenHilts]

A very useful video, Micael. Thank you!

[@alvinyueuc]

Thank you for sharing all the good tips! Already subscribed this channel. Will signup for newsletters.

[@xplott]

thanks

[@kennethlui2268]

I have no experience in macro phtotography, but your points make sense. Most of the points apply for all type of photography as well. My take away from your video is the flash. I thought twin or ring flash will do the trick. Just regular flash with diffuser surprises me. I will need try it. That would save me money since I don't need to buy expensive ring flash.

[@ijontichy471]

omfg now i understand!!! Thanks a lot buddy!

[@Charlie-Mouse]

Yea I do a few of these 😏 Great tips thank you.

[@martinwujet8424]

Perfect !!

[@DevrajChavda]

Great sir ✌

[@MicaelWidell]

thank you :)

[@mahmudulhaquehabib7379]

Really like your Videos.

[@MicaelWidell]

Glad to hear it!

[@leniehulse1621]

Thank you Micael!!

[@brucefulton]

Really good advice. There is more to macro photography than insects. Most of this will be applicable to other subjects as well.

Thank you for the great tips. 👍👍

[@sintijainnature]

Thank you so very much! Next week I'm getting my macro lens and I will try not to make these mistakes :D :)) I'm sure there are plenty others to make, though.. :D

[@JoaquimGonsalves]

Brilliant list!

[@javiercasalderrey9905]

Fantastic!!!! Thanks.

[@Dentist4KidsJaipur]

amazing thanks

[@Greg_J]

Great tips. Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

[@MicaelWidell]

Thanks for the sub!

[@blitzkronk5504]

Thanks a lot for these advices !

[@blessysbeautiesofnature2451]

Thanks for making such an Informative video👌

[@CruisingWithChooChoo]

Excellent tips!! Thank you!!

[@Pavelinski]

Unbelievable, love it. Thanks!

[@SinaFarhat]

Tack för tipsen! Ha en bra vecka!

[@ersway]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@watarusuzuki6366]

Great tips. I think I made all these mistakes and then some.

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@aslater4385]

Thanks, I shall re watch this video each week in the summer to remind myself ! hope I don’t get an ad about toenail fungus next time…

[@rectify2003]

Great Tips again

[@jimgardiner3476]

Good advice, thank you.

[@jerrylags]

Another nice, informative video

[@SandyMartinelliSullivan]

Awesome, Thanks!

[@etiennefr81]

Great video. Much better than 'how to', really enlightening, thanks.

[@axnaknibar3883]

Thanks so much sar 👏👍❤

I want to thank you again. I followed your advice and my photos are much much better. Ok, maybe not pro good but I'm happy with the result. 👍🇨🇦👍

[@cameranews]

I like your eight tips , thanks

[@samuelchum6018]

Great tips and video. Enlightening 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@obernardodias]

Hi, Micael! Can you make a video with macro tips for eyes? Congrats!

[@MicaelWidell]

Maybe some day I will, no promise though :)

[@podhoncisty]

Very useful and interesting, thank you very much 🙂

[@Sabaki]

Great tips I do somewhat disagree with the ring flash comment. Yes! The twin light flashes are better as you have better control of diffusion. Yes, ring flashes often produce ugly images but they also help with some awesome images. I do intend to move to the Canon MT-26RT this year though as proper diffusion takes your macro images forward

[@AngeloTullio]

Thanks so much!!!

[@danielepassegua7828]

Which diffusor do you suggest? Thanks.

[@FocusedNatureWithUtkarsh]

Very nice video..... thanks for sharing

[@jayspeidell]

Bring a white card and use that to set the camera's white balance in the same light as the subject.

[@LtOne-im1fl]

I really like your video, it helps a lot since I am trying to get into macro photography. What kind of diffuser do you use? A lot of the ones I am finding are almost like caps that cover the flash.

[@MicaelWidell]

Currently my favorite is the pope shield. See my latest video for tips on more diffusers.

[@ALCOR_46]

What an eye opener video. Thank you Micael !! One question: what is the diffuser that you use in the video? I would like to buy one for my flash. Thanks!!

[@MicaelWidell]

Hi! It is of the brand DÖRR. Linked it in another comment on here. Not sold everywhere unfortunately.

[@IgorPetrovic13]

awesome video, thanks.

[@StuffIMade]

Yep great tips!

[@Sarahandfamily-mn2ty]

Thanks for the tips, Sir 👍