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What is Water Droplet Photography?

Learn how to create a beautiful composition of water droplets!

· How-To

Water Droplet photography is a fun way of using at home items and water to create beautiful abstract photographs.

Water Droplet Photography, Water, Bubbles, Circles, Blue, Purple

What do you need for Water Droplet Photography?

  • Macro Lense
  • Tripod
  • Sheet of Glass (CLEAN)
  • Food Coloring Dripper (With Water NOT Food Coloring)
  • LED lights 
  • Different Colored Gels
  • Background Design

Setting up for the Shot

Set up the sheet of glass around a foot off the ground or table. If your tripod can be set up on the glass , than adjust your tripod to have the camera aiming straight down over the glass. Place your design on the ground or table. Add water droplets in any desired pattern onto the glass. Set up your LED lights any way you want to create the desired effects. Add the colored gels to add interesting colors. Take lots of photographs and make sure to keep the best results!

Here are some examples!

Water Droplet Photography, Water, Bubbles, Circles, Blue, White
Water Droplet Photography, Water, Bubbles, Circles, Rainbow, Color