
July 19, 2023
Macro photography lighting tips
Light is key to revealing intricate details of tiny subjects. Macro specialist Colleen Slater shares her top tips and lighting techniques.
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Learning how to use lighting in your photography can add punch and an extra element of creativity to your images. All photography requires a certain understanding of light and how it works, but learning to control and add lighting can affect your images in a number of ways. By understanding it, you can create the exact effect you want giving you greater creative control.
Whether you’re looking to learn photography lighting basics or trying to grasp more complex set ups, take a look at our articles below for inspiration and guidance.
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