DIY Macro Home Studio pt 2

[@RCFunEveryday]

This video (and part 1 of course) was one of the most enjoyable photography lessons I've ever watched on KZbin. I love to see genuine people taking genuine pictures using everyday materials. Doing it because you can, you want to and you're enjoying it.... Not simply to make money from advertising gadgets and such. Another superb video from you Mike and huge credit to Peter :)

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you!! +RC Fun Everyday people like you push our team to make more video, thank you for the kind words! and please spread the word! - MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@RCFunEveryday]

No problem, you're very welcome, they're hugely inspiring to try new things... Which can sometimes turn a rather grim rainy day into a great photography opportunity which otherwise may have been missed!

[@MikeBrowne]

RC Fun Everyday i totally agree with you -MELISSA ( for Mike )

[@lindajones750]

Mike, I have to tell you I've learned more in the week I've watched your clear, concise, humorous videos than I have in YEARS!!! Thank you. Plus...you are adorable lol

[@MikeBrowne]

thank you Linda, much appreciated! - Melissa pp Mike

[@DuarteFamily1]

Mike you are fabulous, I have spend so much money on workshops and photography classes, and at the end of the day I've learm so much more from your video's you are briliant and funny, I will be buying your videos next week. I wish I can send you some of the pictures I've taken after your tutorials. Thank Mike and Jane.

[@sunilsee4u]

Thanks Mike for all these great tutorials, all of these are very clear and straight to the point no noise stuff. Love your videos.

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

What a fantastic set of videos...I love watching everyday people and their techniques, thanks

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

I was about to click away a while ago, but my goodness, i am so glad i stayed to watch the entire videos. GREAT TIPS THAT I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT. THANKS!

[@MikeBrowne]

Peter bought one of our downloadable courses some years ago, he was one of our original subscribers when we launched the videos and he called me one day and suggested it.

[@southerncaliforniarealesta8206]

That’s so cool

[@peterlittle6651]

For those who asked, Olympus E-3, Sigma 105mm Macro Lens, various forms of card, crepe paper, K'nex, car boot / picnic table, portable desk lights, clear Perspex and choosing your light within the confines of your surroundings.

[@MikeBrowne]

Hey Peter Little Good to see you :-)

[@peterlittle6651]

And you Mike, about time we did a fun one on camera settings and lenses I think with all the questions on the videos on your channel.

[@MikeBrowne]

Peter Little Maybe. Hope life's treating you well... MIKE

[@peterlittle6651]

Hi Mike, as always I'm well, do you remember the lens choice video you did, one of the very early ones sitting on a beach with a coke tin?????? I was thinking that I need to do one that is factual but with a bit of humour in ..........

[@MikeBrowne]

Peter Little good to know your ok. I'm afraid i don't remember that one...there have been a few - MIKE

[@denisesavage2382]

Really enjoyed that. We've had a really wet cloudy day today. Not good at all for being outside with the camera, although the light does lend itself to some photography. But, to have clues for indoor play with what we've got at home . .. .brilliant! We are only limited by our thinking!!

[@theeggman4806]

Stumbled across these researching something else..some great rainy day tips on here....did some macro stuff last year with a homemade macro lens the prep & making it was all part of the fun...thanks..

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks. I really want to make some wedding photography videos and am looking into it. It's hard to explain what's going on at a wedding unless we film at one. I'm looking into it - as well as keeping an eye open for a couple who'd be up for us filming at their wedding because it can be intrusive and we don't want to spoil the day. I'm working on it.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank You Miri. You can always share your photos with us on our Facebook page. Click the little square photo next to this post, then click the Facebook button at the top of our channel page. We'd love to see some....

[@andressonmunizstephens5581]

After watch this a few time I still think you guys are brilliant. Well done.

[@rami8361]

.....Brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that grandpa guy really gives great ideas for many things ........many thanks

[@MikeBrowne]

He's great +‫רמי בןשלמה ותקוה RAMI‬‎ Thank you - MIKE

[@ilonkadaz-alwaysandforever9114]

Thank you Peter and Mike. How simple, yet effective. Excellent!! We're going to try this! Cheers! (MIne's a pint!)

[@NoFormalTraining]

So not only is Mike a damn good photographer and pretty decent teacher, he knows others damn good photographers who are also pretty decent teachers! :D

[@PhilEVignolaJr]

I love macro photography and have never thought of any of these ideas. Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +Philip Vignola No worries and happy it helped you. Please help me make more videos like it by sharing it with other photographers on forums, Facebook, Flickr etc. - MIKE :-)

[@tonyrobinson3309]

once again a great demo of simplicity and skill from you both, just as a point of interest how did you meet peter and why did you decide to share it with us all , im glad you did and like i said in my last post , it would be great if it was repeated in someone elses home studio ,

[@lucasdownunder]

Brilliant Mike and Peter! I really enjoyed every second of your video!

[@MikeBrowne]

:-) *****

[@peterlittle6651]

Thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

I'm sorry I don't do stock photography - only commissions. Had a go at it a few years back but it wasn't for me so I don't have much experience with it. If anything changes I'll make a film about it.

[@Robservatory]

great series! I got a lot of learning from these videos, can't wait until my extention tubes arrive this week. Cheers!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Super Creative, glad you are finding my videos helpful. Hope you enjoy your extension tubes when they arrive - MIKE :-)

[@geojor]

2 gentlemen talking photography, can't get any better than that...

[@peterlittle6651]

Who said we were gentlemen ?

[@MuddyDuck...]

A very kind friend just gave me his (hardly used) Sony NEX-7 for Xmas along with a matching 30mm Macro lens. So was trawling KZbin for some ideas on winter macro photography, and came across your 2 part video with Peter. What an inspirational find ! So have spent a fun Boxing Day afternoon, pinching my sons toys and pestering my wife to pinch fruit and veg from the fridge. Am now chilling some beer and liquor bottles tonight (OK I might drink a couple), to see if I can get some interesting chilled pics with them tomorrow. Thanks again to you both for such a great video - and I will obviously be joining your subscriber army, and looking forward to more inspiration in the New Year...

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks SurreyDad - I can see you're well on your way to awesome photos because you're really into it. Delighted to know you didn't go as far as locking anyone in the shed though ;-)

[@Dalwhat]

Actually made me go out and buy a s/h Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens for my 60D to try some of these things out. Thanks to both of you for the motivation.

[@peterlittle6651]

Glad it inspired.

[@boat3038]

Brilliant! So simple yet fabulous results.

[@tedjones4205]

getting into photography, i really like macro. thank you for all your videos.

[@TaffySnaps]

Oh you make me laugh mike, your videos are great and informal, whilst being informative :) thank you Mike n Jane

[@anneharwood943]

Now I see another use for my light box!! And not just winter; we’re having an awfully warm, muggy summer with lots of biting insects!

[@MrBlofeld007]

a couple of wonderful videos. I love these great tips.

[@garynann1]

hi mike and jane you guys are fantastic could you do video of taking photos in church/weddings i havent got a off camera flash at the moment i just try using pop up flash

[@lukabalkovic]

Great video, just what i need for my macro flower fruits shots! Thank you very much!

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you Lukas

[@yveshetu8026]

Natural and brilliant. Thank you for sharing.

[@ProfessionalPainterDecorator]

that was great, both pt1 & pt2, could you use a flash gun on one side of the flower if the natural light dropped. also use a flash gun under the tomatoes and kiwi to get the same 'see through' effect on the sliced fruit?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks +Philip Beckwith yes you could use a flash light - MIKE

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you

[@powerchord35]

This is great! Never learned as much from videos as from you

[@goodboyrg21]

I love your videos...I have a silly question...I finally got used to using my manual settings and have recently purchased a 60mm macro lens to shoot jewelry shots...I was told I must put the camera Canon T3i dslr in macro mode setting when using a macro lens...I disagreed but would like to know your thought??

[@MikeBrowne]

Hmmm - I've never used a Canon T3i Ellen Goldman so i can't comment. On my old Nikons you can use it in any mode and i don't see why it should be different on yours. If anyone else knows please help Ellen out and leave a reply....

[@goodboyrg21]

most appreciated :)) Thanks Mike Browne!

[@peterlittle6651]

No need to put it in macro mode Ellen let the lens you paid for do that.

[@tonywilding9137]

love the low tech approach, just wondered what is the balance on the lamps?

[@MikeBrowne]

Thanks Tony - sorry I have no idea. It was a very long time ago. If you want to do something similar I recommend you buy some daylight balanced bulbs for your lamps so they can mix with window light. Get proper 6500K ones - not just blue bulbs sold in sewing shops - MIKE

[@DavidPowellRealtor]

What kind of head was he using? Great idea for photography ideas.

[@MikeBrowne]

Sorry David Powell it was a few years ago and I can't remember... :-(

[@DavidPowellRealtor]

Thanks Mike

[@peterlittle6651]

Manfrotto 410 I believe.

[@TheNamibRose]

Mike, do you and/or Peter sell any of these images on a Stock Photography site? Do you have any video tutorials about STOCK sites, and how to make money with it? I recently bought a home studio set from Amazon and am VERY interested in selling images to stock sites. Thanks for all the video's!!

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure

[@gorursuresh4246]

Great video. Thanks for the video

[@norgerichard]

I have learned a lot from you Mike

[@MikeBrowne]

Happy to have helped Richard. have a look at my reply to your earlier comment. i think I can help more.... MIKE

[@richyearle007]

Very enjoyable video.....cheers

[@radishfever]

Just out of pure curiosity what model camera is Pete using?

[@peterlittle6651]

As above for TasKarp

[@robinbebbington7063]

Once again brilliant

[@curseshadow]

great video from two great guy who's wearing checked shirt... :)

[@DavidWilliamsTR]

Hehehehe; been working for me for a while now, with a dog, computer and a window looking out onto the deck and back yard.

[@noelleperrotta4944]

Great video, thank you .

[@vrizwan]

Thank you very much

[@amritansh101]

i needed it, thank you.

[@ratherdrinktea]

Lovely.

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank - checked shirts rule ;-)

[@henrooo]

Brilliant.

[@candogancan5574]

great video. thnx.

[@TasKarp]

the strap says olympus but body looks like a canon

[@peterlittle6651]

No Canon i'm afraid it is an Olympus E3 Four Thirds system.

[@MikeBrowne]

:-)

[@MikeBrowne]

Thank you

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure

[@MikeBrowne]

Pleasure