Top Spring Flower Photography Tips: How To Photograph Flowers Differently
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Loading... - Carissa Andino
- 19 Apr 2023
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Gardens are bursting with flowers right now so it's the perfect time to have a go at flower photography but with everyone else doing the same thing, why not find a new perspective and shoot from underneath?
When you think of flower photography your first thoughts will usually be of shots of a single head taken from an overhead angle or a cropped in shot that focuses on the shapes and colours of the flower. There's nothing wrong with these shots as they do work well but for something different, take a look underneath the flower head.
What Gear Do I Need?
Any camera with a close-up mode will be fine. If you're using a DSLR you'll need a good macro lens and consider using a tripod if you have a model that'll allow you to adjust the centre column and legs so you can work from low angles more easily.
Which Flower?
Flowers, where the petals are translucent, will produce better results and if you have a flowerbed that's sheltered from the breeze head for it as if you're working in the open, even the tiniest of breezes can create blur in your final shot. If you don't have any beds hidden behind walls or hedges try using a piece of card to shield the flower from the wind or use a PLAMP to keep it still. Read More…
