Rim lighting secrets for stunning macro photography

Stunning detail and captivating textures are brought to life through the subtle artistry of rim lighting in macro photography. The elusive secrets to achieving these mesmerising effects, particularly with intricate subjects, are revealed.


Light for texture to enhance the subject.
How to use studio flash / strobes / speed light / flash gun or continuous lighting to light a photo art image on a table top.
Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format camera used for studio sill life photography.
Studio photography lighting techniques for Still Life, Visual Art, Products.
Lighting techniques to add interest to still life photography.
Everything is covered from studio lighting, through the tethered capture in Capture one software, to
the final image in Adobe Photoshop.
Whether it’s studio flash, speedlight, strobe, or daylight, easy techniques simply demonstrated.
Plus, some tips and tricks in Photoshop to help things along a little.

500J flash strobe head.
2’x2’ soft box.
Retort or lab stand.
Welding rod.
Black card.
Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format Camera.
120mm f4 macro Lens (70mm on full frame format).
475B Pro Geared Tripod with 410 Junior Geared Head.
Phase One capture one software.