Frequently asked Questions

FAQ

- What camera/equipment do you use?

I'm currently using a Nikon D90 with a 50mm prime to the end of either 24mm or 36mm extension tubes/ 90mm Tamron. In the rare chance that I have a highly cooperative subject, I may bust out my macro bellows for some really high magnification shots.


- How do you get bugs to sit still for your photographs?

I don't get the bugs to do anything. The vast majority of arthropods I try to photograph vanish before I can even get a single shot! The two keys to successful macro photography are in understanding the behavior of different arthropods and taking an incredibly large amount of shots (with a considerable emphasis on the latter).


- These bugs are beautiful! Where do you live?

Around YOU!


- I'd like to get into macro photography. What lens/camera/flash should I buy?

Equipment is secondary - you can do a lot with a little. Just get out there, have fun looking for bugs, and take as many photos as possible!