What’s the Easiest Way to Focus Stack Manually?

The first 500 people to use my link https://skl.sh/stewartwood10241 will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare premium! In this video, we dive into the art of manual focus stacking for macro photography, using the Canon EOS R and the Laowa 90mm macro lens. Whether you’re new to focus stacking or looking to refine your technique, I’ll guide you through every step to capture ultra-sharp, detailed images. We’ll be working with both natural light and flash to bring out rich textures and colors, using the Cygnustech diffuser to achieve smooth, even lighting. By the end, you’ll have all the tools and knowledge to achieve incredible detail in your macro photography. Don’t forget to like and subscribe if you found this helpful! ***This video is sponsored by Skillshare*** Helpful videos: DNG RAW Workflow in Helicon Focus: https://youtu.be/HyiBjiuguaM Mastering Macro Photography: Focus Stacking for Beginners: https://youtu.be/4NCorBcHOT4 HELP SUPPORT THE CHANNEL BY PURCHASING PRESETS OR TEXTURE PACKS: https://stewartwood.com OR GIVE ME A TIP: paypal.me/stewartwoodart Buy my new AI-powered Macro Presets V3: https://stewartwood.com/product/macro-presets-v3 //MY GEAR\\ For an up-to-date gear list click here: https://stewartwood.com/the-gear-i-use MY MAIN GEAR FOR INSECT MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY AND FOCUS STACKING: 📷 Olympus OM-D E-M1 mkII - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/5548VvB (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/49EimPb (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3T40kjF 🔎 Olympus M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro lens - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/gxLwGOj (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3G5dqoN (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/47i1QTr 🔎 Raynox DCR-250 Clip-on lens - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3ugOB6F (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/47iqMKw 💥 Godox V350O - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3ST6keC (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3R4R4KD ⚪️ Cygnustech Diffuser - https://www.instagram.com/cygnustech/ MY FULL FRAME GEAR FOR MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY: 📷 Canon EOS R - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/0eoN34b (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/46m3t1d (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3R5gZBZ 🔎 Laowa EF 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO - https://www.venuslens.net/product/laowa-100mm-f-2-8-2x-macro-apo/ref/515/ 💥 Godox MF-12 Twin Macro Flash - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/49IoQN2 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3sD9AAm ⚪️ Homemade diffuser SOFTWARE I USE FOR EDITING MY MACRO IMAGES: Adobe Lightroom: https://www.adobe.com Adobe Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com Helicon Focus: https://store.payproglobal.com/r?u=http://heliconsoft.com&a=12039 Topaz Denoise: https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai/ref/544/ HOW I MAKE MY VIDEOS 📷 Sony ZVE1 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/1eLPDoj (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/48uNizy 🔭 Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 - (MPB): https://prf.hn/l/mVBNMpY (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/42WyaKe 📷 iPhone 15 Pro Max (overhead & fieldwork) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3vZu3B9 🎤 Rode VideoMic NTG (studio work) (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3unwMTK (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QIe3K6🎤 Zoom F2 field recorder - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/3sAPXcb (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QDBh3U 💡 Weeylite Ninja 400 II - https://bit.ly/47zCrUY 💻 Apple MacBook M1 Max - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/49F20Ww (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3QFKJE1 🖥️ LG 39.7" Curved UltraWide 5K2K Nano IPS Display Monitor - (Amazon UK): https://amzn.to/47iA2ye (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/47jTbj9 🎶 Audiio - https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affid=1233 (Code: SAVE70) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- //SUPPORT THE CHANNEL\\ 🌐 My Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube Membership – https://linkshortner.net/hoLlo My Lightroom Presets and background textures: https://www.stewartwood.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For business relations please contact me at https://www.stewartwood.com/contact-me/ Follow me on Instagram @stewartwoodart for extra behind-the-scenes content and if you found value in this video, please take a moment to Thumbs-Up, Subscribe, turn on Notifications, and most importantly Tell a Friend about the channel. [Social Media & Additional Connections] 🌐 My Website: https://www.stewartwood.com/ 🎬 YouTube - https://youtube.com/stewartwoodart 🔖 Twitter - https://twitter.com/stewartwoodart 👀 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stewartwoodart/ 📖 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stewartwoodart AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: DISCLAIMER: Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with these links, I may receive a small commission. All of this goes to support the creation of the content you see here. #photography #macro #stewartwood