Between my shoulder/neck and headache pain that I get when carrying to much in my pack and just wanting to enjoy the moment, I have been learning to carry as little camera gear as possible. I used to feel I needed every focal length possible in fear that I may miss a shot, but I have learned that is not necessary. I often enjoy the freedom of carrying only a couple lenses/focal lengths, and it often helps me be more creative. Sometimes if I know I will be going on a long hike I will bring just one focal length, or my crop sensor mirrorless to keep things light. There have been a couple times I wished I had brought another lens, but not often, and I usually find a way to get the shot. Try to limit yourself, it can be very rewarding.

Often when I am photographing and editing images of flowers I let the subject itself along with the atmosphere dictate how I will photograph and edit the final image. An example would be if I am photographing a happy flower in bright dreamy light I will often keep with that look when I photograph it and edit it later. Where as a flower that is perhaps situated in some dark deep shadows I will tend to darken things more and go for a moodier look. Do you have a certain look or style or does it vary based on the subject/mood?