Master Depth of Field in Macro Photography: Ultimate Guide for Sharp Focus
Stewart Wood
38,654 views
Learn how to take sharper, more creative macro and close-up photographs in a friendly, supportive community.
👉 Join the Macro Photography Community:
https://www.skool.com/macro-photograp... 👉 Join my Skool community: https://www.skool.com/macro-photograp...
Tutorials, live calls and a community to help you actually learn macro photography. Unlock the secrets of depth of field (DoF) in macro photography with my comprehensive guide! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this video is your one-stop shop for all things DoF. Learn how to manipulate aperture settings to isolate your subject or capture intricate details with stunning clarity. I’ll cover essential equipment, the impact of distance on focus, and advanced techniques like focus stacking to achieve breathtaking images. Perfect your macro shots and tell compelling visual stories by mastering the art of depth of field. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more photography tips and tutorials!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - What is depth of field
01:20 - Aperture settings
03:17 - Diffraction
05:18 - Focal length
06:47 - Distance to subject
08:07 - Magnification
09:48 - Crop factor
12:54 - Camera angle
15:04 - Focus stacking
16:23 - Using depth of field to tell a story
17:26 - Outtakes
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY PURCHASING PRESETS OR TEXTURE PACKS: https://stewartwood.com
OR GIVE ME A TIP: paypal.me/stewartwoodart
Buy my new AI-powered Macro Presets V3: https://stewartwood.com/product/macro...
// MY GEAR \
For an updated list of the gear I use, visit: https://www.stewartwood.com/the-gear-...
My Macro Gear from OM System:
📷 OM System OM1 MK2
https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW (US) https://bit.ly/40FfoHg (Europe)
🔎 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb (US) https://bit.ly/4lQTBVF (Europe)
💥 Godox V860IIIo (Owned)
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser (Owned)
https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?r... (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”)
SOFTWARE I USE FOR EDITING MY MACRO IMAGES:
Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com
Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com
Helicon Focus: https://store.payproglobal.com/r?u=ht...
Topaz Denoise: https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai/...
HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS
📷 Sony ZVE1 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/1eLPDoj (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/48uNizy
🔭 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/mVBNMpY (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/42WyaKe
📷 iPhone 15 Pro Max (overhead & fieldwork) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3vZu3B9
🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG (studio work) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3unwMTK (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QIe3K6🎤 Zoom F2 field recorder - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3sAPXcb (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QDBh3U
💡 Weeylite Ninja 400 II - https://bit.ly/47zCrUY
💻 Apple MacBook M1 Max - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/49F20Ww (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QFKJE1
🖥️ LG 39.7" Curved UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS Display Monitor - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/47iA2ye (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/47jTbj9
🎶 Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
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For business relations please contact me at https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/
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I wish Youtube recommanded me this video sooner.
I'll go watch what else you've got on your channel.
I got interested through the macro feature on my smartphone, soon picked up a used alpha, bought a 30mm macro lense and now, 10 months later, still a beginner, I already have a 6700 coupled with the 100mm GM macro. Thanks for the lessons, but now...
I'm set! Let's go to the fields and shoot!
Master Depth of Field in Macro Photography: Ultimate Guide for Sharp Focus
Stewart Wood
38,654 views
Learn how to take sharper, more creative macro and close-up photographs in a friendly, supportive community.
👉 Join the Macro Photography Community:
https://www.skool.com/macro-photograp... 👉 Join my Skool community: https://www.skool.com/macro-photograp...
Tutorials, live calls and a community to help you actually learn macro photography. Unlock the secrets of depth of field (DoF) in macro photography with my comprehensive guide! Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this video is your one-stop shop for all things DoF. Learn how to manipulate aperture settings to isolate your subject or capture intricate details with stunning clarity. I’ll cover essential equipment, the impact of distance on focus, and advanced techniques like focus stacking to achieve breathtaking images. Perfect your macro shots and tell compelling visual stories by mastering the art of depth of field. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more photography tips and tutorials!
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:56 - What is depth of field
01:20 - Aperture settings
03:17 - Diffraction
05:18 - Focal length
06:47 - Distance to subject
08:07 - Magnification
09:48 - Crop factor
12:54 - Camera angle
15:04 - Focus stacking
16:23 - Using depth of field to tell a story
17:26 - Outtakes
HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY PURCHASING PRESETS OR TEXTURE PACKS: https://stewartwood.com
OR GIVE ME A TIP: paypal.me/stewartwoodart
Buy my new AI-powered Macro Presets V3: https://stewartwood.com/product/macro...
// MY GEAR \
For an updated list of the gear I use, visit: https://www.stewartwood.com/the-gear-...
My Macro Gear from OM System:
📷 OM System OM1 MK2
https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW (US) https://bit.ly/40FfoHg (Europe)
🔎 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb (US) https://bit.ly/4lQTBVF (Europe)
💥 Godox V860IIIo (Owned)
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser (Owned)
https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?r... (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”)
SOFTWARE I USE FOR EDITING MY MACRO IMAGES:
Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com
Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com
Helicon Focus: https://store.payproglobal.com/r?u=ht...
Topaz Denoise: https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai/...
HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS
📷 Sony ZVE1 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/1eLPDoj (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/48uNizy
🔭 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/mVBNMpY (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/42WyaKe
📷 iPhone 15 Pro Max (overhead & fieldwork) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3vZu3B9
🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG (studio work) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3unwMTK (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QIe3K6🎤 Zoom F2 field recorder - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3sAPXcb (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QDBh3U
💡 Weeylite Ninja 400 II - https://bit.ly/47zCrUY
💻 Apple MacBook M1 Max - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/49F20Ww (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QFKJE1
🖥️ LG 39.7" Curved UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS Display Monitor - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/47iA2ye (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/47jTbj9
🎶 Epidemic Sound - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra...
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//SUPPORT THE CHANNEL\\
🌐 My Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/
🎬 YouTube Membership – https://linkshortner.net/hoLlo
My Lightroom Presets and background textures: https://www.stewartwood.com
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For business relations please contact me at https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/
Follow me on Instagram @stewartwoodart for extra behind-the-scenes content and if you found value in this video, please take a moment to Thumbs-Up, Subscribe, turn on Notifications, and most importantly Tell a Friend about the channel.
[Social Media & Additional Connections]
🌐 My Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/
🎬 YouTube - stewartwoodart
🔖 Twitter - Twitter: stewartwoodart
👀 Instagram - Instagram: stewartwoodart
📖 Facebook - Facebook: stewartwoodart
AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE:
DISCLAIMER: Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links, I may receive a small commission. All of this goes to support the creation of the content you see here.
#photography #macro #stewartwood