Photographing Flowers

About this book

Flowers are often a photographers favorite subject and this sumptuous manual covers all the practical skills and aesthetic considerations involved in shooting an array of blossoms. Whether the image is a close-up of a petal or a long shot of a landscape brilliantly in bloom author Sue Bishops inspirational compositions celebrate color and form: they move beyond straightforward depictions of flowers into something more abstract personal and unique. She presents three comprehensive sections that cover technical matters such as equipment lighting exposure and depth of field; using color; and artistic concerns such as the use of backgrounds soft focus and special effects.