Stewart Wood

23/10/2026

From tiny jumping spiders to something a little larger! 🦌📷

During my week testing the Canon R5 MKII, I also paired it with the RF 100–500mm lens for a spot of wildlife photography with these red deer.

Most of my testing focused on macro, but I couldn’t resist spending some time photographing these impressive animals. Those antlers against the dark background made this stag particularly striking!

My video sharing my experience with the R5 MKII for macro photography is now live on my YouTube channel. Link in my bio if you fancy a watch.

22/10/2026

My pet jumping spider stepped in as a model while I tested the Canon R5 MKII and RF 100mm macro lens 🕷️📷

These little spiders are one of my favourite subjects to photograph, so naturally I had to see how this setup captured all those tiny details!

My full video is now live over on my YouTube channel, sharing my experience after a week of macro photography with this setup, what impressed me and where I found its limitations.

Head over to watch and let me know what you think! https://youtu.be/zBtAMz3fqjo

21/10/2026

I've spent a week testing the Canon R5 MKII, starting in the studio with some water drop photography 💧📷

Here are a few of the results! I always like to put new gear to work on subjects I actually photograph, so I can share how it fits into my macro workflow.

The video should be out tonight, with more images and my thoughts on using the R5 MKII for macro photography. Keep an eye out! 👀

20/10/2026

📣 More spaces added due to popular demand!

Wex have opened up extra spaces for my Live Insect Photography workshops at Wex Newcastle! If you missed out on booking, here’s another chance to join me for a session exploring the fascinating world of macro photography. 📸🦗

📍 Wex Photo Video, Newcastle
📅 Friday 30 October 2026
🕥 Sessions at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:30pm
🎟️ FREE — booking required!

Thanks to everyone who’s already booked. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

Book your place here 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wex-sessions-live-insect-photography-with-stewart-wood-tickets-2001874663006

10/10/2026

Yesterday’s Sony macro workshop was such a brilliant day! 📸🕷️

Everyone had a great time experimenting with macro photography, lighting, composition, camera settings and focus stacking.

Most importantly, everyone went home with images of their own ready to edit and put everything they had learned into practice 🙌

A huge thank you to Sony UK for hosting the workshop and bringing along an amazing selection of cameras, lenses and equipment for everyone to borrow and try.

Thank you also to Camera Centre UK for being there and offering some fantastic deals on photography gear.

Missed this one? Don’t worry! Keep an eye on the community and my social media for news about the next workshop 👀

10/10/2026

Yesterday’s Sony macro workshop at Wolseley centre was an absolute success! 📸🕷️

Everyone had a fantastic time getting hands-on with macro photography, experimenting with lighting, composition, camera settings and focus stacking.

Most importantly, everyone went home with images of their own ready to edit and put everything they had learned into practice. That is exactly what these workshops are all about! 🙌

A huge thank you to .unitedkingdom for hosting the workshop and bringing along an amazing selection of cameras, lenses and equipment for attendees to borrow and try throughout the day.

Thank you also to for joining us and offering some brilliant deals on photography gear.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended and made the day such a success. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did! 📷✨

If you attended the workshop, drop your finished images below or tag me so I can see what you created! 👇

Missed this one? Don’t worry! Keep an eye on my social media for details of the next workshop 👀🕷️

04/10/2026

A couple of my favourite images from my latest video 🍄📷

Taken with just my OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II and 90mm macro lens, natural light, no tripod, no extra lighting.

There’s something really freeing about carrying less and spending more time looking for subjects and watching the light. I’m really pleased with what I came away with.

Swipe through and let me know which is your favourite 👇

The video is now live on my YouTube channel if you’d like to see how I took them!

OM SYSTEM UK

04/10/2026

I left most of my gear at home… 🍄📷

No lights. No tripod. Just my OM System OM-1 Mark II, the 90mm macro lens, and whatever natural light I could find in the woods.

Could I still come away with mushroom photographs I was happy with? There were a few challenges along the way and one tiny visitor that made me very glad I stopped for a final shot.

Have you tried heading out with less gear? Let me know what you’d leave behind 👇

📸 Join my friendly Macro Photography Community for practical advice...

03/10/2026

Just get out and enjoy yourself!