When it comes to flowers what is best to use in still life or macro photography — fresh, dried or artificial? I think there is room for all three, and there are some pros and cons for each. Let’s take a closer look. Fresh flowers Nothing beats fresh flowers —
Feeling a little caged in after spending the last few months indoors due to the weather? Now that the weather is a little bit nicer, maybe it’s time to grab your camera and macro lens and go exploring your own backyard (or front yard) a little. We don’t even have
It’s springtime, and that means the flowers are starting to bloom! Flower photography can be a fun way to create art for your walls, or simply to enjoy the act of creating beautiful photographs. One thing to consider when photographing flowers is that your background has a higher chance of
It’s summer here in Australia and not too far from me is a gorgeous lotus plantation and nursery. They are only open for a few months and then closed again once the lotus have stopped flowering. It’s a magical place to wander, a little lost in your thoughts and capture
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and their chosen image. David Gibides travels around the country to create photos of wildlife and nature.
Welcome to Shutter Notes, our weekly community feature. Shutter Notes gives you the chance to get to know our community members a bit better. Each member will share a little bit about themselves and their chosen image. Art Silvergate has been involved with photography for 50 years. He has created
Three things so many people seem to want to avoid. The first one, sure! The second … well, maybe? But macro photography … no way! So if you have been avoiding trying macro, now there is NO excuse. Here are just a few simple steps to get you shooting macro
Create dramatically beautiful images with indirect natural light, by moving the table a few feet away from the window. By only using THAT light to create something a little more dramatic. It really is all about the light and capturing your subject to make the most of it. The setup
Let’s have a little look at photographing flowers and other things with a flash outdoors. While you might question why you need a flash outdoors while shooting in natural light, using a low-power flash can be very handy. Why use a flash or speedlight outside Even with available light, if
There is no secret to the fact that I adore photographing flowers, almost as much as people. Flowers are often easier subjects, they don’t move (unless it’s windy) and will stand or sit for hours, indeed days, without complaint. But when it’s dark or very overcast, capturing beautiful flowers can
Nothing quite says Spring like fresh blooms and buds. I love getting out in the sunshine and exploring local gardens, even my own backyard. The weather is starting to improve and even those Spring rains that gently wash everything clean can be a joy to capture. Document the change of
Creating soft beautiful images with natural window light is quite simple to achieve with a few tools and some know-how. Working with soft indirect light can create some stunning still life images. The setup using window light In this image, you can see my setup. I have placed my old
