It’s a strong message at the end to respect the nature even the smallest things. Nowadays, many people crossed the line just to get what they wanted.

I concur with your last statement. Its important to respect the creatures we want to photograph. Ultimately, if we can't do things with disturbing the natural habitat, and heaven forbid that there are photographers who would put insects in fridges just so they can take photos, its immoral

Neil I have never given micro photography a thought but after your video it looks like something I could do at 82 years old thanks for a interesting introduction.

Big respect for the last part of the video, many dont understand the importance of "small world". Enjoy friend.

As a biologist and photographer, I'm grateful you discussed about the ethics of wildlife photography. Keep up with the great work.

I've been doing macro photography for a short while now, and thought this was by far the best beginner video I've ever seen

Thank you for a great video, especially in regards to your final segment on ethics. It drives me nuts when people have animals in studios, move them around for a picture, or just show them general disrespect. It sometimes feels like people just don’t care. It’s refreshing to see other people who want to share the wonders of small creatures while treating them as real individuals that matter and have emotions.

Love this video, especially your final points. As a former active member of scouting, I try to always apply the "Leave no trace" rule when I am out taking pictures. Great advice!

Great closing statement. Totally agree. Respect the universe big and small.

I'm only 3 minutes into the video and I have to say... you are an absolute professional. I love how you just cut to the chase instead of having long introductions or demands to like and subscribe to your videos.

Your explanation and ruler demonstration of ‘minimum focus distance’ was the most easiest and direct way I’ve seen it shown in a video.

Wow, it may be 4 years old but this has to be one of the most informative and interesting videos I have watched. You are knowledgable, engaging and manage to keep things simple and understandable. I have subscribed to your channel and hope to enjoy many more similar videos.

This was a really engaging video, informative and interesting. You are very concise and to the point. I also love the part about Ethics at the end. All in all quite a brilliant video 👍🏼

It's nice to hear someone who delivers not just hang on to fill the time space. This guy to me is fast blanc and educational, he just tells it.

By far the best video about this topic. 21 minutes well spent

This video is perfect, an entire summary of macrophotography, all you need to get started. Great job and great video!

The best tutorial I’ve seen yet in macro photography. Outstanding job!

The dog playing alone with the stick was so lovely

More than the tips, I love the messaging towards the ending

I´m an very experienced photographer but i can tell you, that this is one of the best videos for all those who are interested to begin with macro photography i've ever seen. Thumbs up!

Wow! I don't usually say this lightly. The quality of this tutorial is the top notch. All the concepts and ethics are covered with just enough details and core principles, no bullshit and fillers. This video will now become my highest standard of making any video tutorials, no matter the topics

I was standing at the end of my Photography Life , .....You show me there is way that can lead me to another new beginning Life, Thank you so much!

I'm giving a like just for that final words on ethics. It exasperates me too when macro photographers cut grass or leaves with scissors just to take a picture.

Such a helpful video! I also appreciate your comments on ethics. As a biologist, I care deeply about the natural world and I'm glad you are bringing this info to photographers who may not have the biological background!

What a fantastic video! Simple to understand yet full of great information. I will absolutely be referring back to this video when I start my macro photography endeavors next month. Thank you for this!

Sir, you explain things really clear and concisely. Every time you explained a point I noticed how you were showing your point with your filmmaking. As a I have a new found interest in macro photography I really enjoyed this video and I had no idea about the lengths that some photographers take to shoot the perfect shot. Thank you for explaining your last point, I couldn’t agree more. -Cheers

The most informative video about getting started in macro that I've found on KZfaq, thank you.

Just wanna say this is one of the best tutorials I've seen on macro. Love your style of conveying information, and couldn't agree more on the ethics.

Wow! you had me with the content, then the soundtrack kicked in reminding me of some old school downtempo IDM, and the final thought. Your video alone is such great art. Thank you!

This was a really well articulated lesson in Macro Photography. One of the best I've seen on KZfaq. Thank you very much! I'm happy to be a new subscriber. :)

This is fantastic! I learned so much in the last 20 minutes thank you for putting this together. Also great to see a creator from BC doing well! I just started a channel and doing the work with it has gotten me back into photography and video after not doing it for a while. Looking forward to future videos!

LOVE your comment about protecting the subject’s environment and the subject!!!

Neil, that was a awesome video ! I assume for what you said that you use a full frame sensor camera. Your respect for the miniature world is great, it shows your kindness as a person and is a very admirable thing to have. Enjoy your day !

One of the best videos I've seen approaching the subject, macro photography

I love the last comment you said regarding ethics. I think that was the home run point. brilliant video.

This is the best video I've ever seen on KZfaq! I've only watched this video for 2 minutes and I already know you're a fantastic KZfaqr- your speaking speed is just right, you get straight to the point, and your video is extremely visually pleasing! Well done!

This was such a well put video I can't even believe it. From the structure of information, to the B-roll, it was everything it needed to be and more.

I agree with Martin. This video had me from the opening shot. Extremely well made and the narrating top notch imo. Wow. Subscribed. Thank you for the time it took to produce this and share.

The ending! “Chef’s kiss”

SO INFORMATIVE! You have captured my attention!

Awesome video, I've learned a lot. Loved doing "macro" photos for years with my compact, now I'm waiting for a m43 and seems the party has just started.

Excellent video - really explained a number of macro concepts in clear language

Thanks for leaving us with many 'thoughts' on the ethical part as well as the photographic Neil! Living here on the mainland across from you, we have a large world of locations of which we can enter the forest with similar shots! Appreciate your cancer and important messages on 'light' as well, giving us a simplified way to understand your explanation!

Okay, I've been watching photography video's for ages now and I can't believe I just found you! the way you explain things is just superb and on top of that you're also fun to watch. You've gained at least one fan today!!

Holy moly. What a professionally shot and produced video. A+

A superb introduction to macro photography! So many tips and examples rarely seen on many channel's videos. Thanks for making and posting this one

I have been doing macro photography (as a hobby) for a few years now, but found this tutorial extremely useful. Everything was explained so clearly and I learned a few things I hadn't thought about much before (focusing distance for example, I forgot it was from the focal plane). I'm shocked this doesn't have more likes or subs! Excellent video.

The amount of energy put into making this video is exceptional. Was very informative and excited to jump into your channel to see other content.

This has by far been the most edicating photography video I've seen so far! I've been going crazy to find out which lena I should buy to level up my game in snake photography and now I got all the answers I needed to know, to decide which lens I buy!! Thank you so much!🙏

I love the respectable conclusion of respecting nature for anything we do. Thank you for the video :D

The best tutorial I’ve seen yet in macro photography. You are a great teacher. You always come from the audiences/students' point of view and know exactly what kind of questions/issues they may have, and answer them at that moment. I can tell that you did a lot of preparation, including the ruler and graphic explanation. Awesome video!!! Thanks

Easily the best macro photography I've watched so far, having just recently gotten into macrophotography. Thanks for the great visual explanations. Those really helped my understanding.

Hi Mate. I have been doing Macro for about 6 years now and know everything there is to know. I have read hundreds of books and web pages. I have watched countless videos. I must say that this video explains all the basics so clear that anyone could understand. Everything you mentioned is 100% actuate. Well done and happy to subscribe.

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 thank you for this absolutely love the way you explained everything!!

One of the best intros and presentation I have seen lately. Great content and the ending is quite informative. Have been thinking about Macro Photography and you just got yourself a sub. Cheers

Coud'nt agree more about respect even the smallest. Thank's for bringing this up. I'm a pre-beginner "macro-photographer" and your videos are very helpful.

Best video about Macro I've seen on YT. And I've seen a lot of them.

Superlative explanation! Thank you so much. I also appreciated the final comments about ethical behaviour and photographic integrity.

just found this best macro photography tutorial after almost 3 year from published. thank you for make this amazing tutorial!

"bring scissors to cut down grass and foliage that may be obscuring that perfect butterfly photo" I see what you did here. I saw that video too, haha. Thank you for the video. It's extremely helpful. And I'm grateful that you try to protect nature. People don't do that often.

this was fantastic - thank you so much!

Neil: "Backgrounds are often completely forgotten about." Cue the dog entering the background, stage right. Priceless

I'm new to photography and could use reinforcement anywhere I can get, and I feel you've leveled me up a great deal. Thank you and Keep up the great work, Neil! Subscribed!

Man thank you a lot for this video. I spend a lot of time searching in different videos on who to do it right and this is the most complete explanation in the macro photography that anyone can have. With this basic knowledge you are helping a lot of people.

Really appreciate the bit about ethics at the end. Great video.

Great video! You gave me somethings I have to change my thoughts on like, refrigeration of insects. Infact I spent 2 minutes following a Grasshopper but the end result was well worth it. So thanks for waking me up to a few facts!

Here it became my favorite macro video because of soooo many good reasons. Environment, Music, Videos, Macro Pics, Points talked, and a humanity ending. Can't ask anything more from you buddy 🙂. I myself love macro photography as I believe it's the most underrated area to be shown out.

Thank you so much! Your note on the environment and respecting to the subject is much appreciated!

Neil, this was a very informative and engaging video on macro photography. Everything I have been looking for in a video. And my sincerest respect to you for touching on the topic of ethics.

Excellent tutorial, clear explanation of the optical principles involved.

I knew almost everything you talked about in this video. Very well explained and visualised. I found it very interesting to watch. But what I liked the most is your deep respect for the animals.

This video is not just Introduction to Macro, it is introduction to Photography with so many details explained! Thank you!

El mejor video que vas a encontrar de fotografía macro || Best video of maco photography !! Very complete, awesome explanations !! very Clear. And that ethic part ... it shows what kindof person you are. Brilliant !

Great job at explaining macro photography in a beautiful (!!!) setting. I especially appreciate the ethics at the end.

Kudos Neil! Thank you for sharing this amazing tutorial, by far the best i've chanced upon. Your respect for the subject is greatly appreciated. Bless You!

What a great video on macro photography...loved it! Watched it twice actually. Top-notch quality for those getting into photography and macro.

Excellent video with massive details. Thanks!

Fantastic and the ethics section at the end was spot on.

Best explanation I have ever seen/heard started following you after this vid..especially your last comments in the vid...well done.

Man, this is the best tutorial video in the world which I have looking for whole life.

Excellent video and beautiful images! Great pace, too. I also appreciate all the animations and overlays. It's a lot of work, I'm sure, but they add a lot.

Loved the info, totally adored the ethics consideration! Cheers

Thank you Neil!! I learned more from you than hours researching blogs, camera specs and other vids. Of course agree with your closing statements. I've always respected the truth of any situation I photographed. Real life offers so many photos ops. No need to manipulate reality and damage someone's environment. You put my mind at east to stick with my 50 Sigma macro. Better depth of field than more telephoto macros, which I've been considering but would break the bank. Plus I'm shooting table top images, so I can control light. Again, thanks so much for your brilliant explanations of a lot of technical details in the pursuit of our artistic expressions.

The most informative video I’ve seen on KZfaq. Great work!

Apart from the inormative aspect of the video, breathtaking b-rolls man

It's been a difficult subject for me, but you've explained it perfectly. Thanks Neil!!!😎👌

I highly appreciate and respect your discussion of ethics of macro photography at the end of this video. Bravo! And I completely agree. Live and let live.

Killer shots and examples Neil, always love seeing how a fellow macro artist imagines the shots.👌Keep crushing it!🤓🙌

I love your video and most of the instruction throughout. In particular, the ending. This is where you addressed the macro world and surrounding environment. Tiny critters deserve to live in peace just as much as any human. Okay, let me get back to on that human part later. As I was attempting to say, I was taught photography by my grandpa (nearly 60 yrs in the biz, sshhh!), and he had one very important point. While it addresses, fashion, portrait, model, glamour, etc. it also serves well here. His point: If something's in your way, MOVE THE PHOTOGRAPHER, not the model or your props! Hope to see more. Be safe, do well. ~Alexa Shaw

The zoom in in live view was a fantastic tip. I didn't even know you could do that.

This is probably the best video I've watched on macro photography. Special thanks for the closing remark on respecting the subjects.

Love your channel. I have learned a lot. You keep my attention the whole time. Easy to listen to.

Excellent video. Absolutely loved it, and learnt a lot too. Glad that you touched on the topic of ethics. Sad to know that bugs are kept in the fridge and are glued to trees. Really sad!

Amazing video, very well explained. I especially liked the discussion concerning ethics. Well done!

I really appreciate the time you took to explain some concepts. With the spray bottle examples to ratio's and what they would look like on your sensor. Thank you!

Loved it! I have watched several videos on macrophotography and yours is the best! Am going to quote you on the ethics of macrophotography. That shows real sensitivity and concern for the subject. With the boom in digital photography, every other enthusiast is a 'wildlife photographer' in India. Most have no knowledge about the subject they shoot nor have any respect for them. The image is more important than the subject; which is very unfortunate. Thank you very much for the educative video.

Wow, you covered nearly everything I could think of! I had been wondering about ethics when I was watching, and wondered how much of an issue it was. I'm glad this is a thing people take seriously. Being able to highlight nature, but destroy a creatures habitat in the process, is not the kind of approach I wish to take. I am interested to know, you mentioned the downsides to extension tubes, but did you cover diopters (maybe I missed it)? I plan on using both, since I can't really afford good glass. I'd be interested to see some more content about low cost/no cost alternatives, like the cereal box setup you showed.

This was incredibly detailed but never too much or confusing, Brilliant stuff on every level

The BEST tutorial i have seen on You tube. Great job Neil. Also your comments about the Ethics are very well respected and will be observed by me. I will share this video with my Grandson . thanks a lot.

Love your teaching style and thoughts on ethics. Your presentation is artful and at the same time technical - very well done. I'm a beginner in macro photography, truly inspired :-)