The Winter Studio Week 1 - Capturing Stunning Macro Photography of Water Droplets on Feathers

Welcome to The Winter Studio! In this first exciting episode, we’ll explore macro photography in winter, focusing on capturing stunning images of water droplets on feathers—all without stepping outside! If you’re a macro photography enthusiast struggling to find inspiration during the colder months, this tutorial is perfect for you. Discover how to create breathtaking macro photos of water drops, showcasing the intricate details of feathers. I’ll guide you step-by-step, from setting up your indoor studio to mastering lighting, composition, and camera settings. Whether you’re using an OM Systems macro lens or another setup, these tips will elevate your winter photography. This video is part of my “The Winter Studio” series, designed for photographers who want to stay creative and warm this winter. So, if you love close-up photography, want to beat the winter blues, and improve your macro skills, hit play now! Featured Gear: Water Drop Workshops: https://stewartwood.com/workshops/ Platypod Gear: https://www.platypod.com Lume Cube Panel Pro 2: https://lumecube.com/products/panel-pro (I missed the sale) Torch: https://amzn.to/41IHUcq Bingo Clip Holders: https://amzn.to/3BRJU7u Mister: https://amzn.to/3VT1vCQ ------------------------------------------------- Gear on Loan from OM System: 📷 OM System OM1 MK2 https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW 🔎 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb 💥 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/?ref=STEWARTWOOD (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”) Personal Gear for Insect Macro Photography and Focus Stacking: 📷 Olympus OM-D E-M1 MKII MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M01MBR0 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M01MBR0 🔎 Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00836JHVQ Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00836JHVQ 🔎 Raynox DCR-250 Clip-on Lens Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0007KS7D4 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007KS7D4 💥 Godox V350O Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P6FTMM3 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P6FTMM3 ⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?ref=STEWARTWOOD (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”) ------------------------------------------------- Software for Editing Macro Images: Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.htmlAdobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.htmlHelicon Focus: https://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconsoft-products/helicon-focus/AI-Powered Macro Presets V3: https://www.stewartwood.com/product/macro-presets-v3 ------------------------------------------------- // HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS \ 📷 Sony ZVE1 MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BYL5TYWC 🔭 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-us/ Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07V8DJ81F 📷 iPhone 15 Pro Max (Overhead & Fieldwork) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C6CZ8L5T 🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG (Studio Work) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Z7ZGBKZ Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Z7ZGBKZ 🎤 Zoom F2 Field Recorder (Outdoor lav mic) Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08J4Y42XD Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J4Y42XD 💡 Weeylite Ninja 400 II https://weeylite.com/products/weeylite-ninja-400-ii 💻 Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09JZDWFX6 Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09JZDWFX6 🖥️ LG 39.7” Curved UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS Display Monitor Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08SJDMT5M Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08SJDMT5M 🎶 EpidemicSound https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/3wgbi8 ------------------------------------------------- // SUPPORT THE CHANNEL \ 🌐 Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube Membership: https://www.stewartwood.com/membership 🖼️ Lightroom Presets & Background Textures: https://www.stewartwood.com/shop ------------------------------------------------- For Business Inquiries: Contact: https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/ ------------------------------------------------- Follow Me on Social Media: 🌐 Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@StewartWoodArt 🔖 Twitter: https://twitter.com/stewartwoodart 👀 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stewartwoodart/ ------------------------------------------------- Affiliate Disclosure: Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and the content I create! ------------------------------------------------- #Photography #Macro #StewartWood