Marianna ArmataMar 26, 20212 minMacro Aliens win Gold!I've been a member of Canadian Association for Photographic Arts (CAPA) for a couple of years now and have a few medals and awards under...
Marianna ArmataDec 31, 20203 min2020, oh what a year!The year started off OK, as most do. It was cold and snowy in Montreal but there was an ominous mood as a new virus spread throughout the...
Marianna ArmataSep 16, 20201 minThere is Fungus among us!As the temperature drops and the light fades during these glorious days of autumn flowers fade but mushrooms pop out in droves. Montreal...
Marianna ArmataOct 31, 20191 min2020 SEEDS wall calendar12 in. x 12 in. wall calendar featuring the fabulous macro work of marianna armata is now available on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/Phot...
Marianna ArmataMay 27, 20192 minWater drop magic!My new passion in abstract macro photography is water drop collisions. I was introduced to this wild art form by my good friend Paul...
Marianna ArmataMar 27, 20191 minSpring InspirationAlthough we still have lots of snow on the ground the days are definitely longer and sunnier so it's finally starting to feel like spring...
Marianna ArmataMar 5, 20191 minMacro Workshop 2On February 23, 2019 we had 22 participants attend an all-day Man-made Macro Workshop. Everyone had the opportunity to photograph 24...
Marianna ArmataFeb 25, 20191 minMan-Made Macro Workshop 1I had the pleasure of leading a lively group of photographers in an all-day macro workshop on February 16th. We had 30 stations with...
Marianna ArmataDec 6, 20181 minWinter gemsIt snowed today! Like a wide-eyed child waiting with anticipation for the first gentle descend of a single snowflake signifying the start...
Marianna ArmataAug 31, 20181 minOutdoor Macro WorkshopsThis summer was both busy and exciting. I held 4 outdoor macro photography workshops for groups of 6 - 7 participants of various skill...
Marianna ArmataJul 20, 20181 minWinner in the 11th International Color AwardsI'm pleased to announce that two of my images received Honourable Mention awards in this year's Fine Art: https://www.colorawards.com/gal...
Marianna ArmataJul 18, 20181 minLuck is not enoughWe photographers often go out to shoot what we encounter on an outing and figure that if we shoot enough we should get a few good shots....
Marianna ArmataJul 3, 20181 minLight pad photographyI recently discovered an upgrade to my now obsolete light table. The pad is a 0.28 in. wafer thin and provides constant and uniform LED...
Marianna ArmataJun 6, 20181 minPHOTONews cover and portfolio feature!I'm honoured to be the featured artist in the English and French version of the summer issue of PhotoNews Magazine, out on the newsstands...
Marianna ArmataMay 29, 20181 minDon't miss these spring gems!Although most people cringe at the sight of dandelions and such similar seed heads, I love them! This is a perfect time to take your...
Marianna ArmataMay 17, 20181 minBest of Show at 2018 CAPAI'm delighted to share the news that my "Paper" AV show won Gold Medal & Best of Show in this year's Canadian Association for...
Marianna ArmataApr 11, 20182 minCircles full of circlesI've always wanted to create an abstract macro shot of something fun refracted inside tiny water beads. Recently, I took it upon myself...