Thanks , interesting and informative .

How about aluminum foil?

Thanks for opening my eyes

Thanks for the video

Thanks. Very informative and simple. Learned something here.

Thankyou really educational and enjoyable

Hi Ray, You mention a ring light can you reply with the make and model please. Thank you

Great you've got another follower 👍

Very helpful as I embark on this project. Thank you.

Hi...what aperture are you using?

Another your sharing video. I hope you and your family have happy Christmas and 2022 a good year.

thank you! but ..... i think i've eaten nearly all my grapes! 😨😨😨

thank you! 🙂

thank you so much, again! all things that i know, but need a kick up the you-know-where of a reminder! ☺

I love this and the way you did the textures thank you

Merry Christmas Ray

Great ideas. Thank you!

Not just shoot small but also shoot simple! Great project!

wow....new intro....Very nice. You have been busy

i think i found a new passion! your tutorials are execellent. thank you so much!

Great video Ray! I liked the tissue with the purple shading. Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best for a safe, healthy and happy new year.

Great idea

very creative use of tissue. gives me some ideas to try next time. thanks for sharing

Great idea Ray.

Awesome sir

Oh so very straight from the heart talk. Thank you very much.

What an awesome video Ray. Thanks

Been awhile, glad to see your back. Being of a certain age, macro has been a major portion of my photography. I am happy to see you spreading the word.

Nice one, I try this way and buy equipment for micro photography. Thank, Ray.

Great video Ray. You are so right that the most important piece of kit is between your ears. My initial foray into macro was with extension tubes. It is amazing what great results can be had for a relatively small amount of money. Keep on providing such valuable info and it is great to have you back!

Ray it's truly good to see you again. Thanks for another super informative video

Nice little intro for the newbies.

Excellent tips Ray. Thank you so much!

Really enjoyed this video, great tips with excellent pictures to emphasis the basics. Thank you for sharing.

An interestying video Ray (and some really cool images).

Ray your macro photo at 3:50 is just stunning!

Always it`s good to remind the basics! 🕛 Timestamp: 01:14 Tip #1 - Simplfy the Canvas 03:15 Tip #2 - Fill the frame 05:54 Tip #3 - Use a tripod 07:37 Tip #4 - Shot at golden hour 09:34 Tip #5 - Foregound, middleground and background 11:15 Tip #6 (Bonus) - Do what feels right for you 11:38 Tip #7 (Bonus) - Keep on shooting

Another great vid Ray..always need reminding of the little things and you are one of the few that makes me pick up my camera after one of your videos..so inspirational..been a fan for a long time

Great advice, and well presented. Thank you.

Muy didáctico gracias

Great tips again Ray, keep it up !

Excellent tips and advice, thanks.

These are great basics that make every photo better. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks and greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

Hi Ray, what camera settings are you using? I'm struggling to get the black background totally black?

I'm an urban explorer and watching your tips ( along with others on youtube ) to help up my game, thank you for your help with this video 😊

Thanks Ray this was great, I try it & report back!

Awesome photos Ray! Love all yr videos!

This video, like countless others, rapidly jumps to including Photoshop and Lightroom in the process. We seem to be led to believe that impressive photography is impossible without the acquisition of these products.

I’d love to understand how was the light set up for this shoot! Thanks a lot for making this easier for all of us!