The macro world is amazing.
Looking for bugs and small
subjects is a huge part of macro
photography, and for me it’s
actually the most fun aspect. The
benefits of being immersed in
nature can’t be understated. Head
to your local woods, fields, or
even your garden – paying close
attention to the small things will
bring a new sense of wonder.
Photography for me is always a
bonus and is secondary to the
experiences that nature provides.Exploring nature has a
lot of positive effectsEnjoy the
process
THE CAMERA
KIT ASSEMBLED
This is my portable mini
studio that allows me
to shoot handheld on
the go.FLASH BRACKET,
MINI BALL HEAD
AND SYNC CABLE
My flash bracket is
from the 1960s, and
I added a mini ball
head for flexibility with
lighting options, plus
a weatherproof sync
cable to fire my flash.
OLYMPUSOM-DE-M1MKIII
AND60MMMACROLENS
My camerahasin-builtfocus-stackingand
sevenstopsofin-cameraimagestability,
andtheMicroFour-Thirdssensorisuseful
for shootingsmallersubjects.TheOlympus
60mmmacrolensbehaveslikea120mm
whencomparedtoafull-frame,makingit
perfectforflightyorskittishsubjects.An inexpensive 30cm softbox
provides nice, soft lighting, which is
very important for shiny bugs with
reflective shells and exoskeletons.HANDHELD FOCUS-STACKING