How to Take Absolutely Stunning Photos of Flowers
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- 18 Oct 2022
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How to Take Fabulous Pictures of Flowers
Taking pictures of flowers can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Because of the infinite number of flowers, there's no end to what you can find. Flowers are often colorful and the resulting pictures can be very attractive. However, there are tips that can make flower photography more satisfying.
Although I will delve into some photography detail, I don't want to be too technical. Beginning and intermediate photographers will find this article most useful. I'm hoping it will encourage you to start taking photos. Enjoy the hobby as I do.
Note: All pictures are my own. I have not used any effects in any of these pictures or cropped any of them. All photos are in camera.
Tip #1: Consider the Type of Camera
Most people these days take pictures with a phone. To be honest, it kind of stings my soul when I see this. Of course, a phone can take a fine picture. In fact, many phones these days take really good pictures. However, there's no substitute for a good camera and a high-quality lens.
Think about it. You don't see professional photographers use their phones unless it's an emergency. The problem with a phone is the aperture, which is the part of the camera that lets in light. A phone camera can only let in so much light, so there's a limit to the detail in the picture.
If you want to take high-quality photographs, suitable for framing, invest in a good camera. You can purchase a variety of good cameras that will take a really good picture for under $1,000. (However, keep in mind that purchasing a good lens is also smart. And a good lens can cost more than your camera.)
3 Types of Cameras
There are generally three types of camera people buy that's not a phone:
· Basic digital camera with a fixed lens where you can't change lenses. These are cheap and easy to carry. The picture quality is about the same as your phone, maybe a little better.
· Mirrorless SLR: These cameras are small, like a basic digital camera, but there are different lenses you can use.
· Digital SLR: These camera are what you see professional photographers use. They're larger and have interchangeable lenses.
I'm a strong advocate for the mirrorless SLR. They can take pictures that are just as good as a regular SLR in most cases. However, they're much smaller. I used to own a regular SLR, and when I went on vacation, it took up half my luggage. So I switched to a mirrorless SLR and couldn't be happier. I've provided a link for the very camera I own. I recommend either just buying the body and getting your own lenses or buying the body with a single lens. Remember, you'll still want to buy a couple of high-quality lenses if you want to take great photographs. Read More...
