2 | MACRO
A bug’s life
Explore the wonderful world of invertebrates with Jamie Thorpe
Jamie Thorpe
I have been shooting photos since the age of 14, but only really got into photography after purchasing my first digital camera, a Nikon D70, when I was in my mid-20s. I have experimented with a lot of different genres over the years, from music and events to weddings and wildlife. But in 2019, I bought my first macro lens (a Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro) and instantly fell in love with the hidden world of invertebrates. The key essentials for shooting macro photography are pretty simple – aflash unit and a diffuser, and a dedicated lens. The other thing that really helps is having a Micro Four Thirds camera. This allows for a greater depth of field compared with a full-frame camera and that’s why I only use OM System cameras for my work now. Instagram: @bug_ninja