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 Flower photography is one of the most popular forms of photography.You can
photograph flowers growing in the wild, flowers that are cultivated in
greenhouses and gardens, or photograph cut flowers and arrangements indoors,in a
studio setting.
Both film and digital cameras work well for flower photography.
Any lens can be used in flower photography, from the ultra-wide angle lens
(17mm),to the super-telephoto lens (300mm or 400mm),but if you are serious about
closeup flower photography, buy a macro lens. Most point-and-shoot digital
cameras come with a built-in macro mode.Your digital camera's macro feature lets
you get very close to your subject,and that is important when photographing
flowers.
A tripod is essential because it reduces the chance that you'll get a blurry
image.Many tripods, even when fully collapsed, are too high for photographing
low growing flowers.That is why you need to get a tripod that allows you to get
close to the ground. A special kind of tripod, called a tabletop tripod, is
great for photographing small flowers and other objects.
Use a color-saturated type film. A film with an ISO 50 or ISO 100 will give
you bright colors. Don't use film faster than ISO 400 for flower photography.
The ideal lighting for photographing flowers is the soft, diffused light of
open shade or a cloudy day.Night photography is also an option.A flower photo
can be very attractive when illuminated by flash.Wind is the most annoying
factor when photographing flowers,so be patient and wait for the wind to die
down before you take a picture.
Whether you're photographing flowers indoors or outdoors,consider unusual
angles.Try photographing your flowers in early morning light and photograph them
again in late afternoon light.Use warming filters to create mood. Add water
droplets to the petal of your flower and give it that dewy,morning look.
Experiment with backlighting and try to highlight the transparency of the
petals.
Don't forget that, although most people love color photography, creative
flower photography can be in monochrome as well.
The only way of developing successful techniques in flower photography is to
practice, and also learn more about flowers.Botanical gardens and nature
preserves are some of the places where you can not only take photos of flowers
but also learn more about them.
About the Author
Albreht Moy owns Posters, Art Prints and Photos website.
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