Our Supporters
We are proud to have a brilliant band of companies supporting Close-up Photographer of the Year and the close-up, macro and micro community in general.
Lead Partner
Category Partners
Affinity Photo 2
Lead Partner
Affinity Photo 2 is the multi-award-winning photo editing program that’s taken the industry by storm with its speed, power and precision, as well as its low one-off purchase price. There are no ongoing subscription payments and all updates are free.
Born to work hand-in-hand with the latest computer technology, it’s the only photo editor fully integrated across macOS, Windows and iPadOS. It remains the only photo-editing app that offers the complete desktop experience on iPad, ensuring you won’t be disappointed by the absence of key tools you use every day.
Whether you want to make quick corrections, or spend time on a detailed retouch, Affinity Photo 2 (across all operating systems) has a complete set of tools and dedicated features to help.
Nikon
Category Partner – Human Made
Nikon is a world-leading provider of imaging products and services. Its innovative optics technology is powered by over 100 years of experience. The brand is globally recognised for setting new standards in design and performance, with Nikon’s revolutionary Z series mirrorless cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses representing a new dimension of optical performance.
Nikon is committed to leading imaging culture and enables some of the world’s best visual artists to reach their potential through visual storytelling. Its award-winning equipment empowers photographers and videographers to realise their creative vision at the highest level.
Zerene Stacker
Category Partner – Invertebrate Portrait
From landscapes to microscopy, focus stacking software Zerene Stacker enables unlimited depth of field in post-production. It automatically stacks multiple frames to create astounding images that would be impossible with a single shutter click.
High-quality results are produced automatically, or you can adjust the stacking parameters and make use of the powerful retouching tools. Images made with Zerene Stacker have won countless international awards and featured heavily in the first year of Close-up Photographer of the Year.
A 30-day free trial is available on the Zerene Stacker website.
datacolor
Category Partner – Insects
Our world is full of vibrant colors, and the accuracy of these colors is invaluable to many industries. Since 1970 Datacolor has been a global leader in color management solutions & color communication technology for creative experts.
The Spyder X family includes the fastest, most accurate and easiest-to-use monitor calibration tool ever created by Datacolor, as well as Spyder Checkr Photo; Datacolor’s most comprehensive collection of color targets, to date, in a unique, ultra-matte finish for incomparable color accuracy and depth.
NiSi
Category Partner – Plants
NiSi is a leading manufacturer of high-quality filters and accessories for photography and videography. Their products are made using advanced manufacturing techniques and high-quality materials, ensuring excellent optical performance and durability.
NiSi offers a range of filters, filter holders, and Macro accessories that are compatible with a variety of lenses, making it easy to achieve your creative vision. In addition to their filters, NiSi also produces lenses, camera brackets, and other camera accessories.
With a focus on innovation and quality, NiSi is a trusted brand among professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Greenwings Wildlife Holidays
Category Partner – Butterflies & Dragonflies
Greenwings is the number one British tour operator for butterfly and moth watching holidays with destinations worldwide. Butterflies remain at the fluttering heart of the company, but we also offer holidays with additional complementary themes – botany, birds, general wildlife, British wildlife & photography. We work with the very best experts and guides including Martin Warren, Peter Eeles, Richard Lewington and Patrick Barkham, along with top photographers such as Matt Doogue and Oliver Wright.
Greenwings was born from a passion for wildlife and the conservation necessary to protect it. As part of our commitment to sustainability, from every holiday we host, at least 10% of the profits are invested in conservation projects or donated to wildlife charities.
SIGMA
Category Partner – Young
SIGMA is renowned for the quality of its lenses for Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica, Panasonic and SIGMA cameras. The company also produces ground-breaking digital cameras, including the ‘fp’ – the world's smallest, lightest mirrorless digital camera with a full-frame sensor.
SIGMA is a relatively small, family owned company based in Aizu, Japan. Almost everything the company creates is handcrafted in Aizu, including the grinding of lenses, moulding of parts, and assembly of products.