How to Use Focus Bracketing and Focus Stacking on Olympus Cameras
A practical guide to focus bracketing and in-camera focus stacking on Olympus and OM System cameras. Covers both modes, what the focus differential setting does,[…]
How Focus Bracketing Works on Canon Cameras:
A step-by-step guide to setting up and using focus bracketing on Canon cameras for macro photography. Covers every current Canon RF mirrorless model and the[…]
Best Canon Cameras with Focus Bracketing for Macro Photography
A focused guide to Canon cameras with focus bracketing capability, curated for macro and nature photographers. Covers every Canon RF mirrorless and EF DSLR model[…]
Wildflower Macro Photography in the Field: Tips, Settings and Techniques
A practical guide to wildflower macro photography in the field – covering how to manage wind and light, the best camera settings, focus stacking techniques,[…]
Best Camera for Mushroom Photography: What to Look For and What I Recommend
Whether you are a casual forager wanting to document your finds or a serious photographer chasing perfect macro shots of tiny Mycena species, the right[…]
Dream Macro Photography Kit: The Best Mushroom and Nature Photography Gear
If budget were no object and you wanted to build the best possible setup for mushroom and nature macro photography from scratch, this is what[…]
Cheapest Cameras with Focus Stacking: Budget Macro Photography Options That Actually Work
A focused guide to the cheapest cameras with focus stacking or focus bracketing capability — for macro photographers on a budget who do not want[…]
Finding and Photographing Slime molds
Slime molds are among the strangest organisms you can find in a forest, and finding them is a skill in itself. This guide covers what[…]
How To Use Helicon Focus for Macro Shots
A practical guide to using Helicon Focus for mushroom and macro photography. Covers file organisation, selective image import, the three rendering algorithms, common artefacts and[…]
What is Focus Stacking?
A beginner-friendly explanation of focus stacking: what it is, why it matters for mushroom and macro photography, how it works, and what you need to[…]