PRO TECHNIQUE
ADD SOME LIGHT
The ‘stage’ for macro shots is so small that it’s easy to bring in extra light to help out with the contrast and modelling on your subject. The cheapest option is a simple reflector. You can buy a small fold-up 12-inch model, or just use a home-made one, fashioned from a piece of tin foil.
Portable light sources, from torches to small LED lamps, are cost-effective options too and give you controllable, highly directional light you can place anywhere for best results. They can be put on the ground or on a small tripod, and are well worth the extra investment.