An Introduction to Flower photography Course

The moment when a flower is fresh and perfect is a fleeting one, and must be one of the most beautiful subjects for a photographer.  This course looks at understanding and using natural light and colour, as well as creating satisfying compositions, in a way that is suitable for both beginners and more advanced photographers.  No special equipment is needed, just any type of camera and a lot of enthusiasm for photographing flowers and plants!

• A deep understanding of how light impacts your flower photography
• Inspiration to go and try new techniques
• Core knowledge about composition and colour
• Tips and tricks on professional flower photography

Lesson 1

In this lesson we will look at understanding natural light, and how light varies in its direction and quality.  We’ll explore how to make the best use of light in our photographs.

Lesson 2

This week we’ll see how the different types of lenses work (this can apply to most compact cameras as well as SLRs).  We’ll also look briefly at exposure and ISO, and think about apertures and how they affect the depth of field in your photos.

 Lesson 3

This lesson will explore the wonderful world of colour!  We’ll look at how colours behave in an image and how they relate to each other, and consider the best ways to use them in our photography.

Lesson 4

In our final lesson we look at one of my favourite areas of photography – deciding on our composition.  We’ll consider some of the compositional guidelines, and different ways to make a visually satisfying image.