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How to Photograph Flowers

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Earlier in the week I had the chance to sit down with a photographer whose specialty is photographing flowers. As I tend to do with pro photographers – picked his brain as we chatted and took as many notes as I could. Here’s what I gleaned from him and his flower photography experience:

By the way – he also recommended two flower photography books – Photographing Flowers: Inspiration*Equipment*Technique by Sue Bishop and Field Guide To Photographing Flowers by Rokach

Preparation is key

Getting your gear together and in working order, choosing the right lens, having a tripod set up and then preparing to take the image. Pause and examine your subject before pressing the shutter. Some questions to ask:

  • how to crop it – get in close or take a wider angle shot?
  • what is the focal point/point of interest? Insect, stem, colour, texture, shape etc?
  • what angle will you shoot from to get the best perspective?
  • how much depth of field do you want?
  • how is the subject lit?
  • which flower is the best specimen for your photo?
  • what distractions are there in the background and foreground?
  • which is the best format to shoot in? (horizontal or vertical)

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Darren Rowse
Darren Rowse

is the editor and founder of Digital Photography School and SnapnDeals.

He lives in Melbourne Australia and is also the editor of the ProBlogger Blog Tips. Follow him on Instagram, on Twitter at @digitalPS or on Google+.

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