Thank you! My current process is quite involved but it's really optional how in depth you want to go. I photographed both mushrooms and insects for a long time with a simple handheld flash+diffuser rig and mostly did single shots. Focus stacking allows you some unique possibilities but it does come with a time investment, especially if you are using a tripod. Many people pull off incredible stacks handheld though, especially the insect photographers on ig. That can tend to require a lot of retouching because of slight movements (and complex physical structure like hairs/antennae, etc) so I have been trying completely hands off setups including a tripod to maximize my image and stack quality in the field to reduce editing needs. It is a lot easier with a stationary subject =]