Photographer and National Geographic Explorer Anand Varma offers his tips for mastering macro photography—a surprising glimpse into the small world. A honeybee (Apis mellifera) emerges from its brood ...

Spring’s bloom season is a paradise for macro photographers, offering endless detail, texture, and color to explore. With the right gear, lighting, and composition, you can transform everyday flowers ...

A macro lens is a photographer’s ticket to shooting exotic images without leaving your own backyard — or maybe even your living room. The environment you’ve looked at for years can feel like an ...

Macro photography doesn’t have to drain your wallet — with a few clever tools and techniques, you can capture the tiny world in stunning detail. From using vintage lenses and extension tubes to DIY ...

Macro photography unveils a mesmerizing world of intricate details, allowing you to capture subjects that often go unnoticed by the naked eye. With the right techniques, tools, and a commitment to ...

I used a phone and a macro lens to get these great close-up shots of insects and plants. Here are some tips on how to do the same whether you use an iPhone or an Android phone. Andrew Lanxon Editor at ...