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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[…]

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[…]

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,[…]

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,[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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.[…]

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 the Raynox DCR-250 are two of the most affordable ways to dramatically increase your macro magnification for photographing slime molds and very[…]

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[…]