Flower photography is one of the most popular forms of photography.You can photograph flowers growing in the wild, flowers that are cultivated in greenhouses and gardens, or photograph cut flowers and arrangements indoors,in a studio setting.
Both film and digital cameras work well for flower photography.
Any lens can be used in flower photography, from the ultra-wide angle lens (17mm),to the super-telephoto lens (300mm or 400mm),but if you are serious about closeup flower photography, buy a macro lens.
Most point-and-shoot digital cameras come with a built-in macro mode.Your digital camera’s macro feature lets you get very close to your subject,and that is important when photographing flowers.
A tripod is essential because it reduces the chance that you’ll get a blurry image.Many tripods, even when fully collapsed, are too high for photographing low growing flowers.That is why you need to get a tripod that allows you to get close to the ground. A special kind of tripod, called a tabletop tripod, is great for photographing small flowers and other objects.
Use a color-saturated type film. A film with an ISO 50 or ISO 100 will give...