I like to slow down, and see the little things right in front of me. There is so much beauty and wonder in small critters. With a little patience, there is a lifetime of learning in your own back yard.

Three things I feel helped me most with macro photography:

#1 PATIENCE!

#2 Diffused Flash

#3 Focus peeking on the mirrorless camera

Camera Bodies:

EOS 6D MkII

EOS R

Lenses:

Canon 100mm Macro

Canon 180mm Macro

Canon MP-E65mm Super Macro

Canon 35mm Macro (it's not really a macro lens - only does 0.5x)

Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary

Flashes:

Neewer NW-670 with DIY Pringles can diffuser

Canon MR-14EX II Ring Flash

Canon MT-26EX-RT Twin Flash with extender arms, stock diffusers, plus custom diffuser bonnet.

0.9 ND filter