Equipment

For macro outside

Preferably a DSLR camera with a macro lens, but close-up filters or extension tubes with a standard lens will also work

A tripod will give consistently better results for static subjects

Useful accessories

A reflector (this can be made from cooking foil wrapped around cardboard)

A diffuser (this can be made from fine white cotton stretched over an opened up wire coat hanger)

A flash - not essential

Knee pads

Bin liner for resting gear on wet/muddy ground

Plamp for holding stems steady

String for tying back branches

For macro inside

Preferably a DSLR camera with a macro lens, but close-up filters or extension tubes with a standard lens will also work

A tripod (see above)

Useful accessories

A reflector (as above)

A diffuser (as above)

A flash - either on-camera or a separate flash

Props for still life – miniature containers, stone slabs, sand

LED torch or reading light

Coloured card for backgrounds

A lightbox – not essential

SHOOT LOCATIONS

Anywhere – both outside and inside. Could all be in own garden and home or anywhere within easy reach of where you live.