Advanced macro photography

Macro photography on iPhone is no small feat—but taking it into the third dimension? That’s next-level. Yann de Couëssin achieved exactly that for his entomology project. Using an iPhone and the focus bracketing feature in CameraPixels, he created stunning 3D images of insects with incredible depth of field. The results? Absolutely breathtaking. See for yourself!

Odontolabis someri — Photograph by Yann de Couëssin, © Yann de Couëssin.

We invite you to visit Yann’s website at https://microworld.app to explore interactive 3D versions of his stunning macro photographs.

If you have a 3D project in mind that you’d like to bring to life, be sure to check out his official company site at https://www.replics.fr.

"Camerapixels enables me to achieve semi-automated macro photography tailored for Gaussian splatting. Using a smartphone—specifically the iPhone 16 Pro—paired with a Reeflex long-range lens, instead of a traditional DSLR, is a deliberate choice. For my entomology project, I require a generous depth of field, and the smaller sensor of the smartphone is ideal for capturing fine details of small subjects. Camerapixels gives me full control on my focus bracketing." Yann de Couëssin