STUNNING Macro Photography with Light Painting | Easy Budget Setup at Home

In this step-by-step macro photography tutorial, I guide you through the exact process of creating stunning macro images using light painting techniques, ideal for beginners and like-minded photographers who want to get creative at home. This video covers my full setup, camera settings, lighting approach, and shooting process from start to finish.

You’ll see how I use a fiber optic lamp to sculpt elegant, classy light shapes around my subject, creating eye-catching and artistic macro photographs. This is a fantastic budget-friendly macro photography idea that anyone can try in the comfort of their own home — no expensive studio gear required.

????️ Gear Used:

Camera: OM-Systems OM-1

Lens: M.Zuiko 60mm Macro

Surface: Black Perspex (used as my canvas)

Lighting: Fiber optic lamp for creative light painting

???? What You’ll Learn:

Macro photography setup for beginners

Light painting techniques for macro photography

Camera settings for creative macro shots

How to create dramatic backgrounds using black Perspex

Budget macro photography ideas at home

Whether you’re new to macro photography or simply looking for creative lighting ideas, this tutorial is designed to inspire and show what’s possible with simple, affordable tools.
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