Capturing Flowers - Macro and Creatively

Photographing flowers is an art in itself. It requires a fine knowledge of the nuances associated with each and every subject, the way light will best showcase those characteristics and what role a particular background will play in it all. A portion of the success that a photographer can have with floral subjects has to do with equipment - the right kind and how to use it best. The overriding element of creative flower photography , however, resides with the one behind the camera, carefully composing just what it is that draws emotion from what lies before the lens. This fascinating online photography course will take you to a form of photography - so enthralling - you'll wonder why you've never gone there before.

View from Above

• Designed for photographers having an Intermediate to Advanced level of experience.
• Develoep a solid understanding of the use of light to isolate floral details in your composition.
• Hone your skills with a macro lens to create mood and expression through focus and placement of the subject within the frame.

Toolbox Needs

• Digital or film SLR camera. Please note that access to a scanner will be required if using a film camera.
• A lens with macro-focusing capability or extension tubes.
• Sturdy tripod.
• Working knowledge of aperture/shutter speed and how they interrelate.
• A good grasp of your camera’s metering system to determine exposure – all of which will be briefly reviewed in the course, if necessary.