Many think it may be easy to snap shots of flowers. I have to admit it is as with any other image for that matter, that is why they are called snap shots but in order to capture a great shot it is not, there are many factors to be considered including preparation.
Positioning
First things to consider is if taking photos outside you must make sure you don’t do it on a windy day if at all possible. It is too difficult to capture still life it when it it moving about, the end result will be a blurry photo, especially if using macro. If necessary hold the bottom of the flower still with your hand trying to exclude your hand from the photo.
You should be level or just a fraction above level with the plants when capturing an image. If you have a tripod set it up level or just above level with the plants, if not kneel or squat down but find a position where you can have a steady hand. If going for an individual plant you can use macro, however; sometimes if too close, macro will only capture a section of the plant, blurring the rest. If you want the whole plant you will have to use manual or automatic but make sure your well enough away from the plant to capture a clear image but not so far that it is blurred.
Lighting And Exposure
Always have the light behind you. I find the best time of day to capture a better floral image is in the late afternoon or early evening. Too much light will overexpose the image. Never stand over the flower and snap directly down on the flower except if your taking a macro/close up shot of the stamen, sepals or petals. If using a flash this can overexpose the plant and in this position it will look too much like a plain snapshot. Never use a flash on individual plants although unless it is a very dark day I would not recommend a flash for any floral or garden scene, it will often overexpose the plants and tends to distort the intensity of the rich colors.
These tips should help in you capturing the pefect floral image :)
-Miss Em
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