Photographing Butterflies and Dragonflies: A Practical Guide

Discover how to photograph butterflies and dragonflies with this expert guide. Learn the best photography techniques, camera gear, composition tips, and editing tools. Includes projects on flying insects, caterpillars, and moths. Perfect for amateur and nature photographers looking to improve macro photography with telephoto and macro lenses.

About the Author
Mark Overmars is a passionate nature photographer and former professor of computer science at Utrecht University. After years of academic research and software development, he turned his curiosity toward the natural world—specifically, photographing insects in their habitats. His deep dive into photographing butterflies and dragonflies is both artistic and educational, making complex techniques approachable for amateur photographers.

You can explore more of his work on his website.