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I know that many out there want to improve their photography in one aspect.
Flower photography. With gardening as popular as it is this shouldn’t be a
surprise. Flower photography while looking like one of the simplest forms of
photography can quickly become one of the most difficult. Here are a few tips
for you. (Keeping in mind that basic good photography skills are always used.)
1. Soft diffuse light. Today it’s very overcast outside, and if there were any
flowers in bloom today would be the perfect day for capturing some great images.
Soft diffuse light enhances color saturation, so if you wondered how or why pro
photographers flower images seem so deep in color this is one of the reasons
why. (There are exceptions to this rule. I do some flower photography is bright
or dappled sunlight but I’m usually trying to get an effect of light passing
through the petals.)
2. Slow film speed. 200 speed or less. The slower speed films have greater
detail and for flowers you’re going to need to get close anyway and you want the
nice sharp detail of a slower speed of film. I use 100 speed for my flower
photography.
3. Tripod. Use one for this type of photography. Set up your shot, get
everything in sharp focus, and then shoot. A tripod will keep your camera from
moving on you and allow you to get the sharp detail you will need.
4. Look for great colors, a flower in full bloom next to a bud, and don’t shoot
on windy days. Keep contrast and color in mind at all times and try different
compositions each time you take a shot.
Flower photography can be a lot of fun especially if the flowers are your own.
Copyright 2005 Kelly Paal
Kelly Paal is a Freelance Nature and Landscape Photographer, exhibiting
nationally and internationally. She started her own business Kelly Paal
Photography. She has an educational background in photography, business, and
commercial art. Please visit www.kellypaalphotography.com for more FREE how to
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