Capture Emotion in Landscape & Macro Photos With Netti Meyer

What do you get when you mix golden hour light, wild coastlines, and delicate macro details? For Netti Meyer (@augenblickErleben), it’s the heart of her photography.

From early morning macro shot photography to peaceful landscape photoshoots on the Baltic coast, her work blends emotion, atmosphere, and light into something truly personal. Whether she’s capturing close-up flower photography with her favorite macro lens or chasing the perfect landscape imagery, Annette’s process is built on instinct and passion.

In this behind-the-scenes Q&A, she shares her gear, walks us through her field-to-edit workflow, and offers real-world macro and landscape photography tips and actionable steps that beginners will find especially helpful.

Whether you want to improve your landscape photography, are curious about macro photography techniques, or just want to refine your general nature photography skills, this interview is full of takeaways you can implement in your own workflow today.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how you first got into nature photography, and what keeps you inspired to keep going?

My name is Netti and I'm 44 years old.

I live in beautiful Kalletal and was born in Leipzig.

I've been taking photographs for 7 years. Back then, I only took photos with my phone, but that just wasn't enough for me anymore. So I bought my first camera.

Your work blends close-up nature with wide, calm landscapes. What draws you to those two very different types of scenes?

Landscape photography is simply beautiful. Often, the vastness, light, and the surroundings interact perfectly, creating an indescribable atmosphere.

Macro photography, on the other hand, is the art of making something very small appear large. A completely different, fascinating level.

You seem to shoot quite a bit in Northern Germany, around Heiligenhafen and the Baltic coast. What do you enjoy most about photographing that region?

Heiligenhafen is like my second home. I simply love this place and find absolute inner peace there. The sunsets and sunrises have their own unique charm.

My personal goal is to catch the beautiful Northern Lights on the beach there.

A lot of your photos seem to carry mood or emotion. Do you usually shoot based on feeling, or do you plan your scenes and light in advance?

I'm a true emotional person, and that's reflected in my photos.

I take all my pictures based on my gut feeling and don't plan anything in advance. I usually just go out and find inspiration while taking photos.

What gear do you currently use, and is there a lens or setup that’s especially useful for your close-up or landscape work?

I photograph with the Canon 6D Mark II. Initially, I worked with the Canon 750d.

For macro photography, I use the Tamron 90mm, which has proven itself to be absolutely reliable.

For landscape photography, I use the Canon 24-105mm a lot. Recently, I added the Samyang 14mm, which is wonderful for night shots.

Could you walk us through your typical workflow, from planning a shoot, to being out in the field, to your final edit?

When I find the time to go, it's usually in the morning or evening. I like to take advantage of the light at those times.

I'll be out and about for a few hours, sometimes without a plan, and that's when the most beautiful pictures come out.

When I get home, I usually have a fresh coffee and fire up my laptop. I then review the images and edit the ones I find most beautiful in Lightroom.

Many of your photos make great use of soft natural light. Do you have a preferred time of day or lighting condition when you like to shoot?

Yes, I really enjoy using the light in the morning. It's completely different from the evening.

Both have their charms and are simply beautiful.

When editing, how do you balance enhancing your images while still keeping them grounded in natural tones and textures? 

My vision has always been to take photos that are still recognizable as such. Naturalness plays a big role here. They don't have to be perfect, but they shouldn't look like they were created by AI.

My photos are my little works of art, which gain their power by highlighting their best features.

How does your approach change when you're photographing macro subjects like flowers or insects versus wide landscapes or sunsets, both when shooting and in post-processing?

In macro photography, you look for light differently. It simply shouldn't be too dark.

Sometimes I have certain things in mind (for example, photographing a dragonfly took a long time) and then I look at how and when to best achieve them.

Flowers almost always work, insects are quieter in the morning. And so you look to see when you can best photograph which subject.

In post-processing, sharpness and the lighting conditions are obviously important.

Is there one photo that stands out to you personally, maybe because of the conditions, the subject, or the story behind it?

There are actually several, but from one situation. Namely, from the Northern Lights Night of 2024 in May.

Here, the Northern Lights were also visually visible, and I experienced this moment with a photographer friend; it was simply breathtaking.

The resulting photos are my personal photography highlight.

What advice would you give to someone new to nature photography who wants to start learning and improving their skills?

Not the most expensive camera takes the best pictures.

If you have friends who are already into photography, ask them for advice, including on equipment.

Just experiment a lot, watch YouTube videos if necessary, or even what other photographers write online.  Some people take photography courses... I haven't. Everyone has to test things out for themselves to see how far they can get with something.

Use your own eye, listen to your gut, and know your camera well. That's how it works for me.

And finally, where can people follow your amazing work or connect with you online?

You can find me on Instagram: augenblickErleben

Or on Facebook: Annette Meyer with the page augenblickErleben

Bonus question: Anything you’d like to share about yourself or your work that we didn’t cover?

For me, photography is an absolute passion and my escape from everyday life.

 It's often said: "Camera on, world off." 

Every image is created with the heart, and I post my pictures because I love them and it gives me joy when they inspire other people.

Thanks for reading, and big shoutout to Netti for sharing the creative process and passion that allows her to create such a beautiful portfolio of both macro and landscape photography.

Whether it’s capturing delicate flowers, insects in the early morning light, or chasing the light during a golden hour landscape photoshoot, her work shows that emotional, timeless images come from patience, instinct, and knowing your tools. 

Her approach reminds us that photography isn’t about perfection, but about feeling, and that the most memorable shots often come from trusting your eye and enjoying the moment.

Huge thanks to Netti for being part of this showcase. She’s been sharing her photography with the Woodland Presets community since 2022, and it’s been a true pleasure watching her work grow and evolve over the years.