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The Art of Photographing Flowers


By Anya Richfield



Digital photography is one of the most loved hobbies that is now in existence and millions of people enjoy it either casually or as a more serious hobby. Although there are a number of different subjects that you can use in photography, the art of photographing flowers is one that many people enjoy. Because there are always going to be a variety of different flowers for you to choose from as your subject, it is an aspect of photography that you will not tire of quickly. Here are some things to keep in mind whenever you are photographing flowers.

A Good Camera Helps
The real key to the photographing flowers has a lot to do with the equipment that you are using. Although it certainly is possible for you to use a point-and-shoot camera to capture flowers quite nicely, it is always better if you have additional options available to you. You should also do a lot of experimenting with focus and lighting.

Other Useful Gear
One of the most important aspects of photographing flowers is making sure that you have all of your equipment together. This would not only include the camera, but also a various lenses that may be necessary in order to capture the subtleties that these flowers contain. You would also want a tripod with you in order to keep the camera as steady as possible, although it is possible that you won't be using this all of the time.

Tips for Photographing Roses
One of the most popular flowers that is photographed is the rose. Of course, there are a number of different types of roses and each one is going to have its own personality when it is captured digitally. Although you can find lots of good advice about photographing roses, the best tips simply tell you what to avoid if you want to get good picture.

* Avoid direct sunlight on the flowers.
* Make sure that the background isn't too busy or distracting.
* Don't make the focus of the photograph directly in the center of the image.
* Take your pictures without flash to bring out the true colors of the rose.

This may sound like a lot of negative advice, but experienced photographers try to follow these rules whenever they take any kind of pictures outdoors.

Photographing flowers, especially roses, is something that many people spend a lifetime learning about and doing. By taking part in this hobby yourself, you will not only feel closer to nature but you'll be surrounding yourself with beauty.

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