How to shoot beautiful abstract photography using paper!

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The subject for this macro photography tutorial is a simple plain sheet of paper. Using some creative folding, bending and balancing, we can turn paper into interesting shapes. Add some lighting and these shapes become beautiful, colourful abstract images, worthy of a place on your wall (or desktop background!)
In this macro photography tutorial, we will be using plain sheets of paper and colourful lighting to explore the world of creative abstract photography. Grab some paper of your own and follow along!
Read the blog post and see the stills - bit.ly/AdaptaluxPaper
Learn more about the Adaptalux Studio lighting in this video - adaptalux.com/
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@ermescabas610 4 года назад

So simple, so basic, so cheap ...... simply brilliant. Beautiful idea.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

All of those things and very fun too!

@KennyBondFurniture 4 года назад

Completely blown away. I can’t wait to give this a try. I plan on using some of the images as backgrounds or parts of landscapes in other images. Thank you.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

They work really well as desktop backgrounds for your phone and computer too :)

@rayedd74 4 года назад

This sir, is triumph of creative photography in the true sense.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Well thank you very much for your kind words :)

@persimoncino 4 года назад

Among of all the macrophotography videos that I've seen this by far the coolest!!! Thanks

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

@ocno 4 года назад

Those shots are great. As usual, you're doing such a great job at making a non-photograph like me want to give it a go! Thanks!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad to be tempting you towards a very fun and rewarding hobby... try it!

@joannanarkwa3274 4 года назад

Ben good evening. Somehow your tutorial popped up. Thought I would watch it and wow!! You explained and showed the outcome. I was so amazed by the beauty of how the outcome of using paper with light, I gave it a try. How amazed I was with my results. I wanted to say thank you . You've inspired me to carry on. Thank you.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Hi Joanna, so happy to hear you gave it a go! If you post your results anywhere i'd love to see them, tag us @adaptalux!

@aritramondal3075 4 года назад

As usual your ideas are incredible 😍

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thank you, glad you are enjoying them :)

@CattaAttoAI 2 года назад

I'm new into photography and you're amazing talented in explaining everything, it's so so easy to follow you. Thank you

@Adaptalux 2 года назад

Glad you're enjoying the tutorials Catta!

@boscomac2434 4 года назад

I’ve got something to try during my quarantine thanks to you Ben! 👏👏👏

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

It's definitely worth giving it a go. Let me know how you get on!

@AlexBolotina 4 года назад

Pure magic!!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Sanya!

@Lohithdhaksha 4 года назад

Thanks a ton Ben 😁👍 Have never come across a such beautiful thing. Tried these shots today. It gave me another reason to live and love life. Keep it coming. A great fan of yours. Every detail matters 💯💕

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Lohith, glad you are giving them a go, make sure to tag @adaptalux on instagram so we can see your results!

@karel559 3 года назад

Prachtig,meer van deze.

@nancypeplau9747 2 года назад

This is Fantastic Ben! You always inspire me to try something new and exciting. Thank you!

@Adaptalux 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it Nancy, hope you give it a go!

@brynmorgan12 4 года назад

Cheers for that, it was superb, I cant wait until tomorrow to give it a go, thanks again!!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how it turns out Bryn!

@yoramelazary685 4 года назад

Beautiful, Thank you !

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Yoram

@maxencelemoine4190 4 года назад

Your chanel is pure magic ! so much creativity ! I'm a film photographer, so not the best way to play with macro photography but i will try ! Thank you for the inspiration and the ideas !

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks! this one is a pretty good starter subject for film, you won't get many dud shots from something as simple as this.

@gari2009 10 месяцев назад

Amazing on what you can do on papers. Very inspiring

@denisthomas7172 Год назад

Thank you, I teach photography to art students and am looking for new ideas for them to be creative but learn photography as well, this is going to be my next lesson for them.

@Adaptalux Год назад

Glad to hear it Denis! Hope the students enjoy the method and get some great results!

@johnreed8305 4 года назад

Very Good Very pleasing & relaxing what you can do with a little forethought, Brilliant ! Thanks I enjoy all your shoots, keep it up.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching John, glad you are enjoying the videos!

@jboone3745 4 года назад

Thank you for the inspiration.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

You are most welcome, thanks for watching :)

@franciscocalvo1980 4 года назад

Perfect explained. Awesome results. Thanks for sharing.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Francisco!

@jackielawrence9622 4 года назад

Great video, can’t wait to get my hands on Adaptalux studio, unfortunately still on back order! Keep the videos coming.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

We're nearly there, the part we need is on the way to us now!

@philippebougier2762 4 года назад

It is with pleasure that I discover your tutorials every time. Keep going

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Many more to come, don't worry. Glad you are enjoying them!

@WanderLensCapture 4 года назад

So simple and very creative. Thank you for sharing.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

You are most welcome Lynn, thanks for watching!

@ashstubbings2603 4 года назад

Thanks Ben! You've just blinded me! lol Only kidding. Another brilliant and very inspiring video. Just what we need at the moment.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

I'll warn everyone to put on sunglasses next time I get the lights out. :)

@NiitLifeCreative 3 года назад

Thank you man! :)

@DianneMaguire 4 года назад

Can't wait to try this!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how you get on Dianne!

@gillyb44 Месяц назад

awesome many thanks

@mahroosanwar 3 года назад

Wow, Really love these shots, I will take some 😍

@unusual-channel 4 года назад

Can be used to different genres of photography, cool 😎

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching :)

@Sourav67676 4 года назад

Never tried this kind of Artistic photography. Surely I will try. Thanks

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how you get on!

@stephenstevenson1900 4 года назад

Such a brilliant idea Ben!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Stephen, I really enjoyed this one.

@chrisburnard5157 4 года назад

Excellent, love the results. going to have a go. Thank you.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad to hear it Chris, let us know how you get on!

@walterreichert5334 4 года назад

Really interesting! Thanks, I'll give it a try!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad you enjoyed the video Walter, let us know how you get on!

@pauldarville3843 Год назад

Cool!

@jeanscotland7749 2 года назад

Love this video, I did this a few years ago with a glossy book & a torch. However the colours will be better with my Adaptalux lights

@Adaptalux 2 года назад

It's when they all mix together that the magic happens, Looking forward to seeing some paper shots from you in the group!

@wesleywright2856 4 года назад

Looks awesome! I'm so glad I found your channel

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Welcome to the channel Wesley, thanks for watching!

@NicoleBest 4 года назад

Thank you. This was very helpful for my paper abstract shot...Cheers!! I used construction papers which was harder to manipulate but, I made it through. :-)

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad to hear you gave it a go Nicole!

@andream.. 4 года назад

Once again the most simple ideas! Thanks Ben!I have some printer paper so will be trying this over Easter weekend 😊I will definitely be trying the heart shape paper idea . Stay safe. Andrea (Australia)😊

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how you get on if you give it a try!

@andream.. 4 года назад

Hi Ben, I eventually got around to taking some shots using this technique. I have sent them to your email address, not sure if you’re receiving them. :)

@RNAbarton 2 года назад

Thank you!!!

@kevbird9342 3 года назад

Great tutorial. Will defo be giving this a go on a rainy day. Thanks you for sharing , very inspirational.

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Hi Kev, thanks for watching, let us know how you get on when you give it a go!

@robertvarner9519 4 года назад

Great idea!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Robert!

@aaronantony7738 4 года назад

Creative world........

@mangalajayasekera4249 3 года назад

Awesome …really good idea to starting abstract photography …thanks mate

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! It's a really good one for beginners for sure.

@johnholmes3542 4 года назад

Its a great tutorial and though I don't have the coloured its worth giving it a go.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Even in black and white the shadows and smooth lines are very pleasant.

@veroniquesauvaget9101 4 года назад

Thank you for these great ideas. I'm going to try....

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how you get on!

@janehowie2273 4 года назад

Great inspiration - I know what I will be trying today!!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how you get on!

@barneyrubble5633 4 года назад

Another great video.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks!

@michaelbidegain6913 4 года назад

Ben your the Best Thank You

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Michael, and thanks for watching :)

@matayoproduction1927 4 года назад

Great idea and explications! Thanks!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Matayo!

@southdevonpixiephotography4119 4 года назад

Brilliant video i`m going to try something like this shortly. Great stuff very helpful. P.S Amazing shots so simple.=)

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Cheers Pixie. let me know how you get on with your shoot!

@clanelliott0305 4 года назад

what a great video, very inspirational. Many Thanks

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Chris, glad you enjoyed it.

@barryfisher1783 4 года назад

So simple, so basic, so cheap, so, I'm gonna try it.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

It's a great subject! Let us know how your results turn out!

@jillybet3 3 года назад

Love your video, thank you X

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks for watching :)

@trevorwright6165 4 года назад

beautiful work thank you so much

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Trevor!

@zhoua.thanakorn5376 4 года назад

Wow, Thanks for your video. And I love your background ^ ^.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@niveditabarthakur5031 4 года назад

Thank you for this idea

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

You are most welcome, thanks for watching!

@gemini2261 4 года назад

Some interesting ideas 👍🏽

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks!

@randyfox5317 4 года назад

As usual, Ben, you did outstanding! Maybe I missed it, but did you ever mention the maximum amount of arms that you used for your images? I can't tell if you used more than 3 because of the amazing color 'blending' that went on. It seems that you used 2 arms a lot of the time. Did you ever go hog-wild and use all 5? Wonderful stuff, yet again, fella!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Randy, I really enjoyed this one. I didn't go with the full 5 but not for any particular reason other than i thought 3 colours seemed to work well. You are right, most were done with 2 different colours, sometimes a 3rd went well to. No reason you couldn't go mad and use all 5 ports, all different colours etc. Might have to give that a go next time I try this!

@dudshipolito1800 4 года назад

Hi Ben, awesome shots and awesome collectible shirt.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Duds, you're the first one to mention the Star Wars shirt!

@wayneogilvie532 4 года назад

Cracking idea, cheers bud

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

You are welcome, thanks for watching!

@jeka6812 4 года назад

This is cool 😎👍,thnx

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@scootbud7516 3 года назад

great video thank you i am using adaptalux now for a year and great

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Glad to hear you are enjoying your Adaptalux Studio!

@jeanbraunschweig7454 4 года назад

great , bravo

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks for watching Jean

@borisbelkania914 3 года назад

Nice!

@eusufzai 4 года назад

Very Impressive !!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Rifat!

@eusufzai 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux Here is mine, I used color gel with flash. flic.kr/p/2iMy2zq

@Engelhafen 4 года назад

Oh yeah we all have those lights and a wide variety of macro lenses - people do live in their own cocoons

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Well this is a channel dedicated to macro photography, and we manufacture those lights... so you've found yourself in the wrong place if you wanted something else.

@johnnygilroy5213 3 года назад

This a very interesting lesson .Thank You Sir:)

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@forknerj 4 года назад

Gave it a try this morning. Very cool. Had a problem keeping the paper rolled up, but the concept is great.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

How did your shots turn out? Glad you gave it a try!

@forknerj 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux I was very pleased with my first attempt. I used a slightly elevated translucent cutting board to set the paper on, then placed a battery-powered LED light (about 6" square) underneath. I laid 3 different colored filters from my flash units on top of the LEDs to create a multicolored effect. Lens was a 24-105 f/4 with extension tubes. Worked good for me.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Glad to hear it! Good innovation on the lighting too!

@saranyan5387 3 года назад

Thank you...🙏 Superb...

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@chandkhalifa 4 года назад

Saw ur macro photography ideas just subscribed

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Welcome to the channel!

@photoswithali835 4 года назад

Neat Idea! I can't wait to try this. Now I'm wishing I never got rid of my glass coffee table. Hmmm... I guess it's time to bring in the patio bistro table lol. That'll work 📷

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Good luck! Let us know how you get on!

@photoswithali835 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux It worked great. I don't have any fancy lighting so I placed my Macro ring light in a pie plate so it could shine upright thu the bottom of the table. Used red tissue paper for some color and white office paper for contrast. I really like how it turned out. You can see it on Instagram @photoswithali

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Turned out great! The red works really well with the heart shape!

@photoswithali835 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux Thank you. That's what I like about it too. 😊

@rob_ward 4 года назад

Great idea, thanks for sharing. I’ll be trying this out soon. Maybe very soon. 🤔

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Let us know how it turns out, thanks for watching!

@rob_ward 4 года назад

Immediately after watching your video I spent a couple of hours experimenting, and I’m quite pleased with the results: www.flickriver.com/photos/robertward/. Thanks again.

@recraze 3 года назад

So wow great Job

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks!

@BECKYANNIE56 4 года назад

Just got my light kit and played a bit after work last night! Love my very first shots with paper! Thx for the video tips!! Where can I share my shots???😁📷✌ Also...thanks for the tea!✌❤

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Hi Becky, glad you gave it a go and the tea was enjoyed! Feel free to post your shots to our Facebook community group for everyone to enjoy, you can find it here - facebook.com/groups/adaptalux

@kamleshsurve78 3 года назад

Any link to buy that light

@BECKYANNIE56 3 года назад

@@kamleshsurve78 adaptalux.com/studio/?gclid=CjwKCAjwzIH7BRAbEiwAoDxxTrjo3uBbLhGdyK8NwrbSngLs1DdduVbwYJEPxK9Vd2inlZBNe5KKORoCRIwQAvD_BwE

@helloansuman 4 года назад

Awesome 🥰🥰🥰 trying now

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Have fun, let us know how you get on!

@helloansuman 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux thank you for the idea. It was amazing last night. Tried a lot of shots. You can please check on Instagram @ansugraphy

@tonynikon 4 года назад

Beautiful video. I'd been stuck at home due to Coronavirus. You recommend your Adaptalux light source. I'm planning to buy it in a near future. Can you adjust the light output coming from the rods individually? In the mean time I"ll use a flashlight and Lume Cube LED lights with colored gels. I think the folded paper with different colors could be used as a predule for a following video presentation. Thanks for sharing!!!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Yes each lighting arm can be adjusted from 0 - 100% manually or via bluetooth using the app.

@rhonalawrence4476 4 года назад

great job

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Rhona

@jamesmckevitt2586 4 года назад

Fantastic Ben...i have tried this and as you said, it is really down to your creative imagination....can i ask Ben is Adapalux going to release any new colours for the lighting arms?...

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Hi James, we're got not immediate plans with the Flash Arms coming very soon, but after that we have lots of new things on the horizon :)

@jeremyparr4238 2 года назад

Jeremy Parr wow your new knew how this was done before great photography may I ask what light do did you use yours truly Jeremy

@ukiahduran6793 4 года назад

Cool. Now I am going backwards to watch all your vids! In lockdown and going slowly nuts...

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Welcome to the channel, nothing better than some photography to ease the boredom of lockdown!

@bobcrocker1521 4 года назад

Cool idea; guess I'll use flashlights until my Adaptilux comes in.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

If you've got one on order it will be with you soon :)

@jinishupadhyay7414 Месяц назад

Amazing . What is the light used .

@ramipo1 Год назад

what kind of lighting you recomend in videos like you do? led? flash?

@Adaptalux Год назад

For something like this I would recommend LED lighting, it's much easier to see your results as you go.

@greenleaf2211 4 года назад

Gorgous idea, ben. Congrats. I have a question, if there is no glass table, how we can do this incredible job.

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Anything semi-translucent would work, you just need to be able to stand paper on it and shine light below it. White plastic works well too!

@phalgunin4945 3 года назад

Great tutorial. So innovative. What kind of lighting arms do you recommend. Like the one you used in this video. Was looking for it in amazon.

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! They're not available on Amazon, you can find more info here - adaptalux.com/

@tracywind7637 4 года назад

Did you use colored lights or colored filters on the lighting arms??

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Coloured arms. The filters would diffuse the light twice under the paper but might still work well.

@shaynecousins2056 3 года назад

Hi there where are the lights you use from please! Great video also ! so simple and easy to do which makes even better

@Adaptalux 3 года назад

Hi Shayne, We make them! You can learn more on our website - adaptalux.com/

@yuxiang3147 Год назад

Nice video, could you post the equipment you use for the setup?

@debbiewnukoski4651 Год назад

Amazing. Can you tell me the best place to buy the light?

@Adaptalux Год назад

Adaptalux.com

@OnAxWim 4 года назад

hi can someone share all there settings? i am having trouble with the settings i think. thanks in advance

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

There's not really any fixed settings that will get you the best results. If you are having trouble, i'd go to aperture priority mode and set it to the widest your lens will allow. that will give you a really soft depth of field and the camera will decide the rest :)

@1027Paula 8 месяцев назад

Love the video , what is that lighting system with the arms called?

@Adaptalux 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! It’s called Adaptalux lighting studio

@christineg8552 2 года назад

Where do I get coloured lights suitable for macro work?

@Adaptalux 2 года назад

www.adaptalux.com

@alanhill746 4 года назад

Could the paper be cut in half it seems like it would be easier to stand up

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

It could but it would need to be a very straight cut to keep it all at the same height. It's not that hard to balance once bent an folded.

@Iam_Nial0 4 года назад

Does anyone know what the Intro Song is called ?

@erichpoole1396 4 года назад

hi Ben, very interesting theme, where do you come up with these ideas? your brain must be wired in on the creative side. Keep these coming, regards Erich

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Thanks Erich! It's sometimes just a case of trying something out and seeing what can be done with whatever you have around!

@williambrown5219 4 года назад

Ben, where these lighting arms available?

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

Hi William, they are on our website here - adaptalux.com/

@jalladin 4 года назад

I'm so glad I've found your content @Adaptalux @Ben. I've been wondering which color lighting arms to start with once I purchase your product. Given how well this abstract project turned out I would love to give something like this a try since we're restricted to stay home. I think I'll limit myself to three color arms to stay within my budget. I wasn't sure how many arms you used for this video tutorial but I'm assuming based on the colors you had about three at a time max but I could be wrong. Any suggestions would help, Thank you!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

I didn't use more than 3 here, you're right. The colours are all down to personal preference really but there are colour filters to consider too, might be worth getting 2 white arms and 2 colours so you can use filters on the white arms for a different effect and colour. That would be a good starting point for a Combo Pack.

@jalladin 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux Excellent idea! I wasn't thinking of the filters as an alternative to having a bunch of color light arms. Thanks so much!

@Adaptalux 4 года назад

They do provide different effects, the arms are much more vivid, but if you want a nice soft diffused wash, the filters are the way to go. Usually having the choose between them is handy!

@jalladin 4 года назад

@@Adaptalux Thank you so much for your help I appreciate you responding. I'll be sure to apply all of your tips and lessons!