19 Magical Macro Photographs That Will Mesmerize You
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Whenever you look at something very closely, you begin to see details that probably went unnoticed before. Droplets of water on a leaf, the wings of a dragonfly, or the unassuming snowflake – everything becomes an object of immense visual interest when you get really close to it.
And when you take out your camera to capture what you see there, you enter the fascinating world of macro photography.
Compelling macro photography has the power to teleport the viewers to a whole new world. Capturing such shots requires you to have a keen understanding of fundamentals like exposure, depth of field, and most importantly – lighting.
In the photographs that you see below – all of which have been taken by photographer Leanne Cleaveley – you’ll notice that apart from wonderful subject selection and meticulous composition, it’s the attention to lighting that truly elevates the photographs to another level.
We hope that you enjoy the photos and that they inspire you to get creative with your macro photography.
Note: Leanne has written an in-depth guide to macro lighting where she shares the secrets to mind-blowing macro photography and the step-by-step method to create images like you see here. Take a look.
(All images © Leanne Cleaveley)
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Learn the Art of Lighting for Macro Photography
If you’d like to gain a complete mastery over lighting for macro photography with in-depth training, do take a look at Leanne Cleaveley’s Essential Guide to Macro Lighting to get started. It’s 139 pages of step-by-step instructions and lessons that will truly take your macro photography to the next level. Click here now to check it out.
Want the true secrets to mind-blowing macro photography?
Check out Leanne Cleaveley’s guide on lighting for macro photography that will give you a complete practical understanding of macro lighting to help you create stand-out macro images like the ones you see in this article. Take a look here.
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About Ritesh Saini
Ritesh has been photographing since 2010 and his photographic interests have varied from nature and landscapes to street photography. He recommends The Essential Guide to Macro Lighting if you'd like to learn the art of lighting for macro photography and create stand-out macro images.