Discover the Hidden World Up Close
Hi! I’m Johan Ulkulahti. I’m learning macro photography from scratch - one small adventure at a time.
Tiny Worlds - First explorations
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Hi! I’m Johan Ulkulahti. I’m learning macro photography from scratch - one small adventure at a time.
When you’re getting into macro photography, it’s easy to believe you need expensive equipment to capture amazing details. But that’s not true. I’m starting simple — and learning that the gear you have with you is the gear that matters.
This post is a quick look at what I use right now as I begin my macro photography journey.
For som time now, I’ve been drawn to nature. Not just the obvious landscapes or dramatic views. I find the tiny, overlooked details the most fascinating. The textures on a leaf, the eyes of a small insect, the fragile world we usually walk past without noticing.
Macro photography opens a door to a world we rarely notice — the shimmering details in an insect’s wings, the textures of a flower petal, tiny patterns carved by nature. It transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, revealing beauty at a scale our eyes can’t normally see.
But what actually is macro photography? What makes a true macro shot different from just a close-up photo? In this beginner-friendly guide, I’ll break down the essentials so you can start exploring the miniature landscapes around you.