The Story Behind the Photo: 3 Pink Flowers
3 Pink Flowers Photo Story It’s been cold, snowy and windy in the Midwest United States. At this time of year when it’s really cold and snowy outside, I like to do macro and flower photography in my basement studio. …
Indoor Flower Photography Setup – Dogwood Blooms
Instead of photographing the flowers outside in your yard, try bringing the flowers indoors to better control the lighting, composition, and background. This can help to create better flower photos right in your own home. In this blog post, I’ll…
Essential Gear for a Macro Photography Studio
A macro photography studio is handy to have set up around the house for macro, flower, or product photography. It is also useful, to take close up photographs when the weather outside isn’t cooperative. In part one of this blog,…
Setting Up a Home Macro Photography Studio
In areas with a harsh winter climate, it is often difficult to get outside to take photos. With a home macro photography studio, you can photograph flowers and other small items in the comfort of your house. A macro photography…
Photographing Flowers in the Winter
If you live in a cold climate with gray skies in the winter, it may not be possible to get outdoors and photograph. You certainly cannot photograph flowers at this time of year. One of my favorite things to photograph…
Nature & Travel Photo of the Day, Yellow Flowers Oil Painting Effect – 12/30/12
Yellow Flowers Oil Painting Effect Focal Length: 50 mmAperture: f4.5ISO: 320Shutter Speed: 1/1600 This oil painting effect was applied to the photo using Akvis Artwork software. Check out my review of Akvis Artwork and my step by step instructions on…
Photographing Flowers Using a Light Tent
Photographing Flowers Using a Light Tent Using a light tent or light box to photograph flowers can produce surprisingly good results. Light tents are easy to set up and can be placed almost anywhere. I prefer to set up the…
Photographing Acadia National Park – Thuya Garden
Thuya Garden is a hidden gem for Nature Photographers. It is located in Northeast Harbor, Maine on the south coast of Mount Desert Island away from the crowds of the top attractions of Acadia National Park. Thuya Garden is a…