HOW TO TAKE PICTURES OF FLOWERS

Think the letters: CLAB plus P

Camera – know your camera and how it works. At minimum, find and get used to the icons: macro, portrait, landscape. If you own a tripod, use it for landscape shots.

Light – observe the light. Best light for close-ups: morning, shade, diffused and back-lit. For landscapes all of those and including late afternoon.

Angle – Use more viewpoints than just looking straight down. Think low, (sitting, kneeling, lying flat), side angles, far away, very close-up.

Background – be observant of colors, contrast. Use a shallow depth of field to throw it out of focus.

Patience and planning – Plan ahead for the right light, right time, and the right weather. Watch weather reports. Be patient at a location for the light to change.

These are the subject categories I would cover in depth using many photographic examples during a power point presentation of HOW TO TAKE PICTURES OF FLOWERS. Additionally, if desired, hands on experience for participants can be part of the activity. If you, or your group of flower lovers might be interested in hiring Prism Point Photography for your next meeting, please contact jeanine.vitale@gmail.com