Three MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY HACKS for Stunning Images with the CANON 100MM F2.8

[@KevinNordstrom]

Sorry everyone i forgot to link the items. I can't find the direct link, but it's the Wimberley pp-400 ground clamp and PhotoTrust 5 in 1 pocket reflector on Amazon.

[@foto-spective]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching you doing some Macro. Beautiful photos! Would love to see more insect macro if you plan on doing more like this.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thanks brother. I'll be doing more for sure. 📸

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Ok, you have lots of gadgets!! Good job, and good stuff.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thanks Jrod

[@ryanschneebaum1297]

Knee pads are an amazing idea - been doing this for a while, can't believe I haven't been using them!

[@KevinNordstrom]

Definitely a game changer

[@jackmen4]

I really liked some of your abstract images like the two flowers from the bottom up picture and the water sprinkling getting shaken of the flower one. Really liked them

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thank you Jack. I love experimenting and being different with my art I guess.

[@earthangel8875]

Nice photos you took. Thanks for sharing. Angel from The Bay

[@Richardisonline]

Awesome.. thanks for sharing your ideas and tips... love macro photography 😊

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thanks

[@craigpiferphotography]

I still need to get a macro lens. I was leaning toward getting one of the lower prices EF mounts lenses, but then I learned that the RF 100mm can do 1.4x, and now I have my heart set on that one. Unfortunately it will be a while before I can get my budget set on that one. The knee pads are a great tip. I was taking some shots the other day and found myself kneeling on a path with itty bitty gravel and I thought to myself that I needed some knee pads. It was a lot more painful than I remember when I was younger. Must be that part you mentioned about being over 40.

[@KevinNordstrom]

You got that right Craig

[@sampodhorsky178]

Stunning photos! I love your style - simple but so beautiful.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@bernadinecabanas331]

Thanks for the tips 😊

[@patriciaalexander-johnson4797]

I don’t see the arm thing that you stuck in the ground. I’m interested in purchasing one. Love you photos😊

[@MannyScoot]

I use bait, just like fishing..... but for insects.....find an area with movement and inside every flower sprinkle some grains of sugar or a small spot of honey and sit back and wait .......

[@marilynzanca7712]

Hi, I'm having a hard time getting bokeh. I have the 2.8 or more. I've used all the settings. Ap shutter auto program mode on my 5d mark 2. With canon 100mm f2.8 I also take photos with a far away background I blurrs but I can still tell what the background is. Even though it's far away?only mode haven't used yet is manual.

[@rogermullins7877]

Hi Kevin. Couldn't see the link for the flexy-arm reflector holder with spike for holding the reflector ?

[@KevinNordstrom]

Oh sorry I forgot to link it. www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FOIZ86I?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@russelllennon3043]

What is the Amazon link for the adjustable light deflector or what' is it's proper name

[@KevinNordstrom]

'im sorry I must have forgotten. I can't find the direct link, but it's the Wimberley pp-400 ground clamp and PhotoTrust 5 in 1 pocket reflector on Amazon.

[@rogermullins7877]

Hi Kevin. Thanks for the prompt reply.

[@edwardmorton7246]

I couldn't find the link to the retractable stand that held the reflector.

[@KevinNordstrom]

I'm sorry I must have forgotten. I can't find the direct link, but it's the Wimberley pp-400 ground clamp on Amazon.

[@edwardmorton7246]

@@KevinNordstrom Thanks!

[@MichealSeaghdha]

Some great ideas and novel compositions there, well done indeed! Macro on full-frame is surprisingly difficult when you're accustomed to cropped sensor cameras, because of the DoF issue you mentioned. My best results have been on an Olympus E-3 four thirds camera. I personally find it goes against the grain to set my aperture much smaller than f/5.6 and if I miss critical focus by a fraction the shot is ruined. But the RF 100mm f/2.8 is an excellent lens so having bought one, I really ought to perservere with it. Thanks for your valuable insight and advice.

[@lifeguardryantv5846]

Thanks for the spray bottle tip

[@paulradford6902]

Hi what is the red Canon base with the thumb screw on your camera?

[@KevinNordstrom]

Hey Paul. That's just an extension grip for the Canon RP. It allows a better grip overall sense the RP is small. I found it on Amazon.

[@paulradford6902]

Nice one. Thank you.

[@christopherherrick703]

great tips! I shoot with an old Sigma 105mm f/2.8. I've been practicing focus stacking with small flowers and bugs. I've actually done a few hand held shots as I manually move the focus ring. it's cumbersome, but doable. My problem when I go out to do Macro is fearing I'll miss a shot that may need the 500mm... 😂 great content, seems like you are on the same adventure path that I'm on.

[@KevinNordstrom]

hahaha i totally get that vibe as well with thinking I'm missing a shot for a longer focal length. I haven't played around with focus stacking yet. My editing is fairly weird lol. as I try to be more abstract and out of the norm. Thanks for the support, Chris and happy shooting.

[@andrewhayward9428]

Welldone Mr. Nordstrom on such a clear video clip. Well presented detail of the items you used. Your images of flowers/insects/etc - superb. The flexible arm to hold the deflector is such a good idea, that i have just ordered one. F.Y.I. Mr. Nordstrom, you have forgotten to add it to your gear list. But, i have located it on the internet, and it is a called a Wimberley PP-400 Ground Plamp ( Wimberley Manufacturers Part Number: PP-400 ). Thankyou for creating your YT videos..

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@mojmakroswiat-mymacroworld2959]

A very good video on macro photography. Are you using a tripod ? You are right that the body after 40, 50 is heavy and it is good to put protection on the knees. Mosquitoes and ticks are bad when I take pictures. I wear a long sleeve shirt and a face coat. It's hard to stand when it's hot but it protects against mosquitoes. Greetings from Cracow, Poland.

[@KevinNordstrom]

Thank you. I was hand holding. It's fun to do macro photography and see the world we miss right under our feet.

[@Elva_Calderon]

Do you prefer mirrorless or DSLR?

[@KevinNordstrom]

I've only used DSLR very briefly with the 77d and t6i when I first picked up photography so I can't really give a good comparison. I've used mirrorless for the better of 90% of my time doing photography, however I see no real reason to say DSLR is bad. Mirrorless is just the future going forward

[@71janas]

It will get even better if you spray with rainwater! Tap water has a much lower surface tension. Rainwater looks much better👌

[@KevinNordstrom]

I'll make sure next time I'm out, I travel up to the clouds a few miles away where it's raining, to capture some 😁 🌧️ 🌺

[@marilynzanca7712]

Was hoping for creamy backgrounds.

[@KevinNordstrom]

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[@Bassassassin502]

One word my man. Permethrin. You can get it to treat your clothes and it lasts 6 washes or so, or you can send clothing items to a company that will pretreat them for like 9 bucks an item and THAT lasts like 70 washes. Good tick repellent. Other bugs too. Just found out about it a couple weeks ago. I get ticks on me constantly crawling around shooting these little critters....lol. Names Doug, btw. Forgot it shows bassassassin.

[@KevinNordstrom]

thanks Doug I will look into it. 👍

[@terryroth2855]

Always fun shooting macro. Thanks for sharing, Kevin.👍👍

[@KevinNordstrom]

Always. I'm gonna do a lot more on the channel in the future. Definitely a whole different world of nature photography.