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[…]
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[…]