Description
Want to get started in macro photography in 2026 without spending a fortune?
In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to begin, whether you’re using a smartphone, a basic camera setup, or thinking about investing in your first macro lens.
We’ll cover:
• Budget ways to shoot macro
• Why lighting matters more than lenses
• When to upgrade your gear
• The best macro setups available today
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by macro photography gear… this is where to start.
Featured Gear:
Reeflex Lenses: https: //bit.ly/3NwQaaa
Nisi Close-up lenses: https://amzn.to/4mn45Nr
Extension Tubes: https://amzn.to/4dDqaVQ
Sony 50mm f/1.8: https://amzn.to/420Nh5x
Cygnustech Diffuser: https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?ref=STEWARTWOOD (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”)
Cheap Diffuser: https://amzn.to/420Nh5x
Sony 100mm Macro lens https://amzn.to/3Q4MZIo
Godox V860III: https://amzn.to/4vrPqEM
OM SYSTEM OM-1 MKII: https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW (US) https://bit.ly/40FfoHg (Europe)
OM SYSTEM 90mm macro lens: https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb (US) https://bit.ly/4lQTBVF (Europe)
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Flexible Macro LED Lights👉 https://bit.ly/4bifhaQ
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// MY GEAR \
For an updated list of the gear I use, visit: https://www.stewartwood.com/the-gear-i-use
My Macro Gear from OM System:
📷 OM System OM1 MK2
https://bit.ly/3Z78XuW (US) https://bit.ly/40FfoHg (Europe)
🔎 OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
https://bit.ly/3CGmPFb (US) https://bit.ly/4lQTBVF (Europe)
💥 Godox V860IIIo
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BKL6F4VX
⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser
https://www.cygnustechdiffuser.com/?ref=STEWARTWOOD (Save $5 with code “STEWARTWOOD5”)
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Software for Editing Macro Images:
Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html
Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html
Helicon Focus: https://bit.ly/4m7ZPAq
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🎬 YouTube Membership: https://www.stewartwood.com/membership
🖼️ Lightroom Presets & Background Textures: https://www.stewartwood.com/shop
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Contact: https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/
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Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel and the content I create!
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