Insects can vary in size to a large extent, this means that insect photography too can vary from macro to close ups. The most important thing to remember is that we are dealing with relatively small animals here so we have to be careful not to intimidate them. Insects have very fine detail and if captured properly they can make beautiful photographic subjects. As they are so small we don’t see them in thier complete beauty on the normal course, therefore a photograph which shows lots details will be very interesting.  1. Have enough Light to Show details

Insects have lots of colors and fine details that need to be captured to get an interesting photograph, to get these finer details the subject should be properly light. There are many methods one can use to light this type of subjects. The built in flash usually fails due to large shadows the lens cast when they are used. Ring lights that can be fixed in front of the camera, they give some what clinical lighting that lacks a natural look. The better option would be to use dual flash mounted in front of the camera. They give lots of flexibility in the lighting.

2. Make sure there are no reflections

When using flash the chance of reflections are high, the eyes or some parts of the body can be shiny and they reflect. These reflections spoil the picture, they mask the details and also takes unwanted attention.To avoid them we can use indirect illumination that is, one could bounce the flash of another surface such that the direct light does not fall on the subject. Another option would be to use diffusers on the flash.  One could avoid the use of flash completely and use a reflector. The idea is to make sure there is no reflection from the subject.

3. They are quick but you have to be slow

Do not intermediate the insect, these are small creatures and they do not know why you are getting dangerously close to them. Look at the situation from thier perspective and act accordingly. They can move very quickly and you will loose the moment. The best approach is to move slow and with caution. It would help to have Macro lens that can shoot from a distance.

4. Catch the expression

Insect do have expressions or they seem to have capturing the right moment is important. For example if you are photographing ants they keep fidgeting around and the larger varieties tend to stand and look at you while moving their antlers. They do have distinct postures and movements, capturing the right moment is of great importance.

5. Eyes have a story

Insect photos that show the insects eyes are lot more expressive than those that dont. Basic idea is to get the perspective right. When the eye is there in the picture it gives the picture a human touch or people tend to connect to the picture better.

The basic idea is to get the ligthing correct, be carefull not to intemedaite the insect, and get the perspective right. So keep shooting until you get the right combination.

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