Macro & Small Creature Photography
Available across Thane
I photograph insects, spiders, and small reptiles in their natural habitats, showing real moments without posing or interference.
Pricing Guide
Half-Day Tele-Macro Nature Trail
Session Details & Duration
- Timing: Approximately 3 to 4 hours of dedicated field time. Best suited for early mornings or late afternoons.
- Location Coverage: Local nature trails, parks, or wetlands within Thane and Navi Mumbai.
- Guided Spotting: Expert spotting of camouflaged subjects like the Giant Wood Spider or tiny Purple Shore Crabs often missed by untrained eyes.
Photography Technique & Gear
- Tele-Macro Approach: Utilization of a Sony FE 200-600mm G OSS lens for non-intrusive shooting and safety.
- Background Compression: Techniques to create artistic, blurred backgrounds that isolate the subject.
- Gear Provided: Photographer uses a Sony a7 IV (33MP full-frame) for high-resolution captures.
- Smartphone Content: BTS or wide-angle environmental context videos captured on iPhone 13 Pro.
Post-Processing & Delivery
- Professional Editing: Detailed retouching focusing on sharpness, color grading, and noise reduction.
- Deliverables: Roughly 15-20 High-Resolution edited JPEG images delivered via cloud link.
Full-Day Herping & Macro Expedition
Expedition Scope
- Duration: Full-day coverage of 8 to 10 hours allowing for tracking of diurnal behaviors.
- Target Subjects: Focus on larger small creatures such as Indian Monitor Lizards, Spiny Soft-shell Turtles, and garden lizards.
- Patience-Based Strategy: Includes necessary wait times for shy subjects to emerge from burrows or tree hollows.
On-Field Instruction
- Habitat Storytelling: Creation of Environmental Portraits showing the creature in its natural home.
- Lighting Mastery: Management of harsh midday light using natural diffusers and exposure techniques.
- Ethical Herping: Strict adherence to No Touch, No Disturb policies using long lens technology to ensure zero animal stress.
Post-Production
- Curated Portfolio: A larger set of images telling the story of the day.
- Advanced Editing: Includes cropping, composition reframing, and texture recovery for reptile skin or bark details.
- Deliverables: 30-40 High-Resolution edited images plus a 15-30 second video reel of highlights.
About Macro & Small Creature Photography
Why I Photograph the Small Stuff
Big animals get all the attention, but I’m obsessed with the tiny ones. There’s a whole buzzing world under our noses, and every time I crouch down for a shot, I see stories nobody else notices. Some days, a butterfly floats like a scrap of paper, other days, a crab tests every ounce of my patience. The thrill is in the chase - and sometimes, the shot escapes me as fast as the creature itself.
How I Work
I’m all heart when it comes to animals. I go slow, blend in, and let them do their thing. No posing, no touching. I’m just there to catch whatever real moment pops up. Patience is everything. Sometimes luck helps too.
My Favourites
- Extreme close-up insect photos: Butterflies, dragonflies, ants. I’ll follow a butterfly for ages to get that one dreamy shot. I love playing with light - a butterfly silhouette photography against the sunset is just magic.
- Spiders: They’re wild architects, trust me. Giant Wood Spider weaving its web is pure drama.
- Reptiles and amphibians: Camouflage experts. Spotting a monitor lizard or a soft-shell turtle in the mud is pure luck.
Gear & Style
I use a Sony a7 IV with a 200-600mm lens, but honestly, sometimes my iPhone gets the job done. The gear makes things tricky - ever tried shooting a tiny crab with a giant lens? It’s madness, but so worth it. My style is authentic wildlife storytelling - close-ups, environmental shots, silhouettes. I show creatures as they are, where they live. No fakes, just real life.
Meet your Expert
Meowild
My Story
Wildlife is my jam. Out there, chasing light, waiting for that perfect shot—sometimes you don’t even know what you’ve caught till you look at the pic later! Like that one time I snapped a camouflaged bird and only spotted its baby afterwards. I’ve got a soft spot for all creatures—rescued a tiny black kitten recently, and it still knows me. Whether it’s a tiger or a kitten, those moments stick with me. The wild’s got surprises, always.
My Work
Wildlife Photography - I snap everything—tigers, elephants, birds, insects, crabs. Indian Scops Owl photography is a real thrill.
Stories Behind Every Shot - Each photo’s got its own story. Sometimes it’s a hidden baby bird, sometimes a tiger close-up.
All Creatures Count - Tiny crab with a 600mm lens or a big cat walking by—every animal deserves its moment.
Patience Pays Off - Birds disappear in a blink. Waiting for that camouflaged bird shot is half the fun.
