Phone Mushroom Photography: Tips, Tricks and Techniques for Better Shots
A practical guide to photographing mushrooms with a smartphone. How to get sharp, well-lit, and detailed shots without a dedicated camera, plus tips on stabilisation,[…]
Top Tips for Mushroom Photography
Practical tips for getting better mushroom photographs in the field, from finding the right specimen to managing light, focus, and composition. Suitable for any camera,[…]
Lightening in Mushroom Photography
Contents The importance of lighting in mushroom photography Beyond your camera, your gear, and your technique, the most important thing to get a spectacular photo[…]
Tripods For Mushroom and Macro Photography
A practical guide to choosing a tripod for mushroom and macro nature photography, from my own experience in the field. What features actually matter, what[…]
Aperture Size When Focus Stacking
Most beginners assume that when focus stacking, you should use the smallest aperture possible to maximise depth of field. Professional macro photographers do the opposite.[…]
Focusing Rails for Mushroom Macro Photography
A practical guide to focusing rails for mushroom and macro photography. What they are, why they are useful, the downsides to know about, and three[…]
Extension Tubes and Raynox DCR-250
Extension tubes and the Raynox DCR-250 are two of the most affordable ways to dramatically increase your macro magnification for photographing slime molds and very[…]
Buying A Used Macro Lens: A Buyer’s Guide
A practical checklist for anyone buying a used macro lens, whether from Facebook Marketplace, eBay, MPB, or a local camera store. What to inspect, what[…]
Macro Lenses for Mushroom Photography
My personal journey with macro lenses Like a lot of nature photographers, I started with my phone. Portable, always in your pocket, and good enough[…]
What is Micro Four Thirds?
A beginner-friendly explanation of Micro Four Thirds cameras — what they are, why some photographers love them, why others criticize them, and why they might[…]