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  • In this episode, we discuss how a personal photography project can help you to improve your photography skills and the benefits that you can get from planning and carrying one out.I also give a list of ideas to get you started in the process.The Website: themacrophotoshow.comThe website for this article: https://themacrophotoshow.com/macro-photo-show-podcast-episode-1/Here is an article I wrote related to this show episode And this is a list of macro photo project ideasThe Macro Photo Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/macrophotoshowThe gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaThe tripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonAll links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support

  • In this episode I discuss the question, why is it called macro photography when we are taking photos of very small things?It has to do with magnification vs enlargement.Visit the website: themacrophotoshow.comJoin the Macro Photo Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/macrophotoshowThe gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaTripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonAll links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support

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  • In this episode, I review what extension tubes are, how they work, and what they do for you. I go over the formula to determine exactly how much magnification you will get from extension tubes. I also go over their pros and cons and what you need to know when deciding on extension tubes for your own photography. I will also share some real-world examples of how you can benefit from using them.Related articles on the website: An introduction to Extension Tubes Examples of Extension tube magnificationEpisode 3 Notes on the websiteThe extension tubes that I used for these examples: check on amazonOr the top of the line tough extension tubes: check price on AmazonThe Macro Photo Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/macrophotoshowThe gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaTripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonAll links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support

  • This episode is an introduction to focus stacking for Macro Photography. Covering what it is, why people use it in their photography, how to take pictures for this technique, and how to process them in photoshop.Read related articles at: https://themacrophotoshow.com/The focus rail that I useLinks to the other stacking software mentioned in the episodehttps://www.zerenesystems.com/https://www.heliconsoft.com/The Macro Photo Show Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1388917007936629/The gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaTripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonSome links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support

  • In this episode, I am joined by photographer Brendon Porter as we discuss taking macro photographs as you are out and about in a landscape photography setting. We talk about the areas where these two genres overlap and the ways that you can enjoy both of them in the same outing.Check out Brendon's website www.brendonporter.com or find him on Instagram @brendon.porterDuring this episode, we discuss the usefulness of extension tubes and compact portable lights.List of equipment mentioned on this show:The Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens. check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonManfrotto Pixie tripod good for getting close to the ground: Check it out on Adorama or AmazonLitra lights: check them on Adorama or AmazonThe gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaThe tripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonAll links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support

  • In this episode, I talk about macro panoramas, I have been having a lot of creative fun turning small things into panoramic images. I go over how they are different from traditional panoramas and the process that I use t create them. I have put some images on the main website for reference. see them at themacrophotoshow.comList of equipment mentioned on this show:The Canon MP-E 65mm 1-5x macro lens. check it out on Adorama or AmazonExtension Tubes: check it out on Adorama or AmazonManfrotto Pixie tripod good for getting close to the ground: Check it out on Adorama or AmazonLitra lights: check them on Adorama or AmazonThe gear that I use for my macro photographyCamera: Nikon D5600 check it out on Adorama or AmazonFavorite Lens: Sigma 105mm macro check it out on Adorama or AmazonFlash: Godox V860II: check it out on Amazon or the flashpoint version on AdoramaThe tripod that I Use: Manfrotto BeFree, check it out on Adorama or AmazonAll links are affiliate links where a commission is earned. Companies linked to are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse in any way the Macro Photo Show.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mark-lawrence5/support