Create Dreamy Photography with a MACRO Lens | Tips & Tricks
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- I like to keep things simple: find a pleasing subject, have a basic starting point with settings and adjust according to the light, then compose the image creating soft dreamlike photographs with a sharp center of interest.
Most of the time, my favorite way to take a photo with my macro lens or any lens is to hand-hold (no tripod), no flash, and with wide-open apertures. No focus stacking and hopefully not too much editing afterward. I don’t have a problem with any of those things. In fact, I admire what many other photographers do and I enjoy viewing beautiful photographs in all styles of photography, it’s just that this is my comfort zone and while it’s good to sometimes push yourself to try different things, I just love to go outside and enjoy nature, this makes me feel at peace and I’m happy to find subjects to photograph without a lot of fuss and with nothing holding me back.
I’m always experimenting, so sometimes my settings can be all over the place, I’m still learning and discovering what works best in different lighting conditions.
In this video, I share several tips and a couple of hacks for creating creamy soft photographs with a macro lens. Most of these examples are close-ups and not necessarily macro photography, but for me, this lens isn’t just for macro photography, it is sort of an ‘all-purpose lens’ and sometimes getting really close to a subject is a bonus!
* You can create a similar look to your photos with just about any camera and lens if the lens can go somewhere between f/1.2 - f/4 or a telephoto lens at around f/5.6, together with some of these other tips. *
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You took one “subject” (a flowering Magnolia tree) and created many satisfying images. And “shooting throw” plastic bags was a bonus! I found this video gently inspiring. Thank you Liesl.
I really enjoyed this approach especially after spending soooo much time on focus stacking. What a marvelous idea!
I could listen to your voice the whole day, so calming. Your content are brilliant
Aw, that's so nice of you. Thank you so much, I'm happy you are enjoying the channel :)
Ive watched many macro and close up tutorials to achieve the knowledge i have today. This video summaries it all. The background music and your soft voice add perfection to this video and it takes us to another world. I have just subscribed and recommended your channel to a photography buddy! Thank you for all you do!!
You are so kind, thank you for such a lovely comment. I'm very happy you enjoyed this video and the channel. My video quality needs some work in the new year, but I do have fun making these. I hope you can enjoy the new video out today as well, I know I use a tele-lens in that one but it is not much different from the macro lens. And I hope you have a great time out there with your camera!
@@LieslHuddlestonI couldn’t agree more, very nice and useful video! Practical and to the point, without lots of “filling”… And you are putting words on the exact things I love, my style! Thanks SO much! I just bought an EF 100mm f2.8L IS USM, and are awaiting it like a kid on Christmas! My EF 100mm f2.8 is great, but the new one will be even more fabulous! I will love IS on it too! Sooooo excited!!! 🤗
Very generous of you to post all these techniques. Beautiful work!
Beautiful presentation and tips. Magnolias are one of my favourite blooms to photograph - in all sorts of ways.
Hello Moira
Happy Val.Day to you.
How are you today?🌿🌿🌿
I love your dreamy images. These techniques look easy to do based on your hints. Thanks
Hello patricia
Happy Val.Day to you.
How are you doing today?🌿🌹🪴
Aloha Liesl! I watched at least 10 vlogs before finding you. You brought not only very different techniques, but art to your teachings which I was craving but unable to find with other photographers. You made my evening so I drifted off to sleep with lovely, soft, floaty images following me into my dreamtime. Thank you so much. I will continue to watch more of your amazing work.
That's so lovely of you to say, thank you for the nice comment, I am very happy to know that these videos have been helpful. I hope you're enjoying some time out with your camera :)
I love the techniques and the voice is so calming that goes pretty well with the background music ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you very much, Liesl!
Beautiful!
I use my phone, need to check out macro lenses for it.
Namaste from India.
PS:
I'm here after watching one of John Greenwood's videos in which he mentioned you.
This video is so helpful! I never had an idea to use a piece of paper and cling film to roll up around the lens for creating dreamy floral imagery. Thank you very much for sharing. Have a lovely day my dear friend! 🥰
Another beautiful video. I shall be using some of your advice to shoot cherry blossom soon. Thanks for sharing
Great! Let me know how it goes, or better yet, make a video :D Have fun out there and thanks for the nice comment.
Beautiful work Liesl. It’s so soothing to watch and listen to your voice.
Superb tips Liesl! Baie Dankie :-)
Those are some very beautiful and soft photos! Thank you for the useful tips and tricks. Am going to try them out with my mobile phone and see how it works!
Thanks, I hope you have fun out there!
That plastic bag trick is brilliant. Thanks for the tip.
Have to try this.
Such a good Video. 👌🏻Last time I always thought a „good“ photo work only with Photoshop or lightroom or such things. And I was a little bit frustrated of this, because I only try to photograph what I see at this moment. And I am so happy to find your video, because you show me, a good photo is possible with time and ideas. Thank you for these tips. I will try it.👌🏻🤗
So true. You just have to slow down and observe what you are looking at for a while before framing your shot, making sure the background looks good as well as the main subject, slow down and try different angles. I hope you have success and enjoy experimenting! Thanks, Jeanette!
just wow! really lovely and beautiful. and your videos are really helpful, clear and concise. thank you very much for putting so much effort. I subbed.
Oh and your voice with the music are in a beautiful harmony
Love your video so much. Your signature of presentation is very soothing matching with harmonious musics. Good tips of using foreground materials wrapping around the lens. Thank you Liesl. 😊
Thank you for the kind comment, so happy you liked the video :D
I love your work!!! All of it!!! You bring joy to my eyes and my heart! Thank you!!!!❤
Wow !! I really like your photos and music. You are a good and very calm teacher. I feel so nice after watching this. Thanks
That's so kind of you to say, thanks so much :) I'm glad you enjoyed it. Another new video coming out today! :D
Wonderfully and concisely presented at a just the right pace, very calming too. Learned plenty, thank you Liesl.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the nice comment :) There is a new video premiering today at 12:15pm (CT), join us in the chat if you'd like :D
Thank you so much for sharing these tips. I'm so excited to head out and give them a go.
Some great idea's here and can be done without expensive gear...thankyou.
I think its all been said below in the comments. Excellent presentation in all ways. Your voice, photography, choice of music, humble demeanor, all excellent!
Wow, thank you so much! (Sorry for the super late reply) HA!
Simply beautifull Liesl. Thank you for sharing it.Inspirational sharing of creative moments that express the beauty of the world - and it's mystery.Within the space of one breath you have captured the essence of life and it's infinite beauty. Precious moments.Thank you.
Thank you, it's a beautiful world out there indeed!
Just stumbled on your video @Liesl Huddleston, amazing video and tips. Thank you very much!
Absolutely brilliant 👌📸👌
Thank you! It was a fun day, so happy it's spring! :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE IDEAS FROM YOUR JOURNEY TOWARDS ETERNITY
Tips you have provided here are extremely helpful. I have been looking for an in-depth video/tutorial and I am glad that I stumbled upon your channel. Quickest subscription I have ever made... Thanks a lot 😊
Happy to hear the video was helpful :) I'm hoping to do something similar this weekend at a rose garden if the weather is good, I'd like to try various lenses and a different camera as well. Welcome to the channel!
@@LieslHuddleston Looking forward to it.
Thank you for a wonderful video with lots of macro tips and ideas. Will have to try the plastic bag trick!
Thank you, Lisa! I hope you enjoy trying a plastic bag sometimes. Also try leaves and petals, I tend to enjoy doing that more, though I must admit I had fun playing with the bags for this video. :)
You have such a dreamy and creamy voice that fits soo nice to the theme :) Very pleasant video and a good tip with the plastic bag.
Thank you for the nice compliment :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm working on a new one now and I'm quite excited about it, I hope to make it full of helpful tips too :D
Nicely put together video Liesl. Thanks for sharing your tips.
Thank you so much for the Video, I will follow your advice as I learn along. Your beautiful presentation plus the nice music create a harmony video. God bless you.
Thank you for your tips & tricks tutorial! How warm, soft voice and charming presentation you are! I really admire you with macro photography field. Seem I have a point of view in common with you that love simple thing, natural light, sunset, all type of photography so on!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment ♡
Excellent video with great tips
Hello Anita
Happy Val.Day to you.
How are you today?🌻🪴🌹
Thank you Thank you Thank you for this!
Loved this tutorial. You have a wonderful easy voice to listen to.
Thank you, Nicole! It was a beautiful day. I appreciate the nice comment, hope you're having fun out there!
Very helpful video! Thanks!
Thanks you so much... I am a beginner and these tips have been very helpful ... Especially the way you showed how the cover at the left and the difference when fully covered looks.. very generous of you to share these tips...
Nice video…thanks for sharing
excellent....THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Lovely. And lots of useful tips. I especially love the close ups of the open magnolias.
Thanks, John! I hope you're seeing some early spring blooms there now too, do you have snowdrops? I love those, wish we had them here.
@@LieslHuddleston hello, it's been a strange spring. I didn't really notice any snowdrops this year. There are places local to here that are carpeted but I have never managed to get a decent shot. It won't be long now though until it all kicks off.
Like your video very much as I was looking for this video for long time! You have provided simple and practical tips and demonstrate how to do them, which is the best video which I've watched the first time. Thanks a lot, Liesl!
Thank you so much for this nice comment, I'm glad you enjoyed it! A new video is premiering today on my channel, hope to see you there :)
Nice tips Liesl with clear and soft voice.
Thanks for showing us the bag trick!
:) I've seen some people take really nice photos with shiny objects near the lens too, some people use their cell phones, or crystals, prisms, mirrors etc., in the right light those make some cool flares :)
Lovely thanks!! Some great ideas in here thanks for sharing ;)
Hello, David! I am just now seeing your comment :) I hope you are enjoying some good weather and time out with your camera and lenses. You are so right, you can enjoy every camera and every lens. Yes, it is a shame that Olloclip does not make lenses for mobile phones anymore, but there are others out there, they can be a bit tricky to use though, so it is not a good idea to get a cheap one. Take care and I hope to see you around again in the comments :)
Love the tips!!
Very nice and informative video!
This is so beautiful . Thank you for the tips, great music too.
Thank you so much, Miranda! I am glad you enjoyed it :)
Awesome ❤ video
Very good tips
Great inspirational presentation in every way. I will try this too!
The photos you made are wonderful - ready for framing.
Thank you very much
Thank you for this great video. Your soft voice and music makes it magic experience.
Thank you for the nice comment, I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thank you for taking the time I did not know some of those lens ideas.
Awesome 😎
Thank you. Very good tips and very beautiful rendering.
This is a Fantastic Video !!!!!!!! showing lots of great ideas and tips . Well Done !!!!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it :D
Thank you for such a helpful and inspirational video. It’s a dull day here so I’m going to put my iPad down and pick my camera up...!
Great! I hope you had fun :)
Fantastic
Great photos!
Very inspirational video! Thank you. Going outside now to have a go - I’m sure it’s not as easy as it looks! Lots of practice, I think!
Nicely done, short, to the point, informational, excellent voice quality.
Thanks for the nice comment, Joseph :) There is a new video out today, I hope you like it too.
Such a well done video. Thanks! I will try some of these tips
Wonderful video . I love your soft voice . Thank you
Wonderful work and Thankyou for the great ideas!
Very nice Liesl! I have a magnolia in bloom in my back garden and you have inspired me to try to get a few shots. With our early spring out here in California, it's on it's last legs as far as blossoms, but I'll see what I can find. Cheers, Jeff
Thank you, Jeff! I hope you manage to get some photos before the blooms fade. I saw some lovely white magnolia blooms this morning, but they were also on their way out.
Wonderful and really enjoyed that. Thank you.
Wonderful tutorial. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful photography! Great tips, that I’ll be trying. Thank you.
Great video. I'm looking forward to try these techniques. Thank you :)
Some fantastic tips to consider...thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks for watching! I'm so excited that spring is almost here :)
Geate video! Thanks!😄
Thank you for sharing your videos and time. The photos are outstanding and Beautiful. Hope to see more macro.
Hi, Jerry! Thanks :) I'd still like to play with the extension tubes I got last year, hoping to get out soon and do some more macro.
Thanks a lot for the tips
Thank you so much for sharing your tips!
Nicely done with lots of helpful information. Thanks for sharing.
Great stuff... Beautifully creative... Thanks for sharing and all the best
Thanks very much!
These are very much the kind of photos I would be proud to take. Natural, hand held and not over edited. You must have a very steady hand to hold the flower and petal in place. As a beginner I am trying to get to grips with my dslr settings. May I ask please if you shoot in manual? I have 70-300mm lens also extension tubes and look forward to experimenting now I've seen your video. Thank you for sharing your tips.
Thank you so much, Julia! Yes, I am very lucky that my hands are steady (for now!) Enjoy this time as a beginner, it is so exciting to play and experiment with your settings and compositions.
Yes, I almost always shoot in manual mode, I will rarely use auto ISO in manual mode if I'm trying to capture birds or moving subjects in changing light. I know it is tricky to get used to manual settings, but keep trying and you will eventually get used to it - I still make lots of mistakes, but I always do better when I practice a lot! :D
@@LieslHuddlestonI usually shoot on aperture priority and with my ISO at 100 or 200. I should experiment more though if I am to advance. Need to practice more than I do. It is an exciting time but very very frustrating sometimes.
@@juliabyczynski3253 You know, if you are happy with the results you see on your live screen when you take a photo and it is working with whatever settings you're using, like aperture priority etc., then I see no problem with that. If you work on being creative with your compositions and try to tell a story with your photos, (that isn't always possible, but you can try) then that is the most meaningful part. It is good yes, to learn to use ISO, Shutter speed and Aperture in manual mode, so that you know how to change them if you are not happy with a certain photo in an auto setting. But it all depends on the time you have at hand and how you feel your results are turning out :)
@@LieslHuddlestonthank you for your advise. Makes sense. 🙂
Wow the video is soo soothing just like your photos 😍😍😍
Thank you so much 😀
Glad to see someone else shooting macro handheld just like me. You pretty much just recreated all my secrets! LOL Keep up the good work and happy shooting!
Haha! Thanks, Chad! I quite admire those who use tripods, I feel like it takes a lot of patience. Someone needs to do a timelapse of a macro photographer shooting handheld vs. one with a tripod - that would be fun to see :D
Beautiful! I haven't done a lot of flower macro lately, but now I really feel inspired again. Thanks!
That's great, Evelyn! It's so beautiful outside here right now, I love spring-time, hope to get out for some photography soon. Have fun out there :D
What a lovely video will try this out and good day it is my birthday 4 March as well :-)
Great! Have fun :D
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial!! I cannot wait to try out these tips!!
Another wonderful video, I really like the Dallas Arboretum
Thanks, Erich! It is a wonderful place to roam around safely, I enjoy it too, have missed it over the last several weeks. I hope you're able to get outside and have a great weekend :)
Very nice video
Beautiful photos! Too bad that I will have to wait for many months for my magnolias to bloom again in the spring. Thanks!
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Thank you so much for this video. You have such a dreamy voice.
Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video, have fun out there!
Stunning shots, Liesl.
Thank you, Peter!
Beautiful captures, Liesl. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Lauriel!
Every video you produce Liesl is so beautifully crafted, your images are stunning and your videography is brilliant. Great tips to try out 👍🙂 Thank you for sharing them with us🙂 Cliff
Thank you so much, Cliff! I'm so happy spring is here, I hope you'll soon be enjoying some new growth and spring flowers too :D
Nice tip with the bag in front of the lens. I'm definitely going to be trying this. Thanks for sharing.
Great! I hope you have fun trying this :)
Great useful voice and video I love it👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍😍😍😍😍
Thanks so much! ♡
Great video. Inspired me a ton. Been trying to do the dreamt look for awhile, now I know.
Thank you, Shannon! I hope you are enjoying giving this a try.
What a great video. Clear and precise. Thanks Liesel, from Neville in New Zealand
Hi, Neville. Thank you for your comment, I'm so glad you liked the video. I'm planning on going to a rose garden this weekend, hopefully I can make a video from there. I hope all is well in New Zealand :)
Great video with lovely images and very helpful tips. Thank you
I'm glad you liked it, I'm working on another one now that will hopefully have more helpful tips :D Thank you for the nice comment.
Wonderful pictures and really inspiring video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
I wish I had found your channel long ago :( but happy to subscribe now ❤️🙏🏽🤗 thank you
Thanks for subbing! I hope you'll enjoy the new videos coming out :)