How to Photograph Flowers

by Heather Angel

131 color photos 7 x 9 How-to information for photographers of all levels from an expert Stunning color photos of flowers from around the world A thorough, concise guide to essential equipment and techniques Heather Angel, internationally known nature photographer and author, describes equipment, film, lighting, composition, and special techniques for photographing flowers in the wild and in gardens. Clear, straightforward explanations focus on the particular challenges of taking beautiful flower coping with wind; getting correct meter readings; manipulating light with filters, diffusers, reflectors and fill-flash; composing and shooting close-ups; even adjusting for problem colors. Principles are illustrated with a wealth of color photos, from bluebonnets alongside a Texas road to giant lobelia in the mountains of Uganda. Also includes tips on making money from nature photography, and a list of international contacts. Heather Angel, a medal-winning member and past president of the Royal Photographic Society and author of numerous books on nature and photography, lives in Surrey, England.

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998