Always been fascinated with flowers. I will be traveling the world since I am in the Navy and I figured it would be a great hobby for me.

I have lost interest in shooting people so I need a nice break.






I am looking for tips/guides/books/articles that are helpful.


I know the basics;

Shoot after it rains and overcast helping with harsh UV
Shooting at sunrise/sunset helps with softer light
Using solid cardboard color for backgrounds to make colors pop



I'm just looking for publishings by people who specialize in the field


Thanks a ton!

You should try it with a macro lens

nerfnerf ^^

you can also test some Macro-adapter-rings they are much cheaper than new lenses and not that bulk to carry around. i also experimented with a diffuser, wich also can come in a handy format, when you take a fold-able. a second lightsource also comes nice and makes it easier to put highlights on what you want to show or to deal with the sun. any flower shots you can show us already so we can comment on them ?

Yeha I will have to edit them but I have a few laying around



got 100mm L from canon already for this

also carry a spray bottle with water and enough lighting power. sometimes youll want that morning dew look but itll be a drab weary day.

already do this!

its in my flowers kit haha

nice, looks like pretty much all set. other than that, maybe a flower field guide so you can ID what you shot to add nice captions and info.

i mean, you probably already have a tripod and ring flash

hope you land on some nice tropical islands so you can shoot some exotic flowers!

edit: experiment with the angle of the flower and what kind of background the angle provides. see if you can incorporate local wildlife in some shots, like little bugs and spiders if they wish to model for you

This post was edited by winterschapel on Jun 23 2014 06:35pm