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Getting a decent macro image of a dry fly sitting on water is one of the hardest shots to pull off

This article teaches you how to do a proper series of step-by-step photos of a fly pattern being tied - also known as an SBS.

Why go to the trouble of photographing a fly that is soaking wet? Well, in many cases it can dramatically alter the appearance of the imitation.

This 3D-printed contraption is a fly holder with built in light designed for fly photography.

One day last year I was thinking about how best to illuminate flies for photos when I thought of using a LED flashlight as a sort of spotlight. They were very cheap - $3 at the checkout of any office supply store - but pretty wimpy. I started checking to see what other options were available and was surprised to find that LED lights are already very popular among photographers.

This is the über simple lightweight guide to taking pictures of your flies - finished flies or for step-by-steps - even with your phone!

This article is the latest incarnation of all our tips and ideas on taking fly pictures, collected in one place

A digital camera with a good macro facility is the perfect way to take good fly pictures. GFF partner Martin Joergensen has updated his now classical Digitizing Flies article with a whole new chapter on selecting and using a digital camera for fly photography.