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Taming the light - Internal reflection and contrast issues in macro photography

Güray Dere | October 7, 2025

Discover the reasons behind fogging, color fading, and loss of sharpness in your macro shots. Eliminate internal reflections using simple methods like light traps to increase contrast and sharpness.

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Macro photography using cross-polarized filter technique

Güray Dere | September 29, 2025

Get rid of annoying reflections and glare in your macro photos. Learn how to achieve sharper details and richer colors in your insect and flower photos using the cross-polarizing technique.

Lighting ◇ Lighting Fundamentals

Macro photography with flash

Güray Dere | September 15, 2025

Get rid of blur, graininess, and harsh shadows in your macro photos. Learn how to take sharper and brighter photos using an external flash and homemade diffuser, and which flash and trigger to choose in this guide.