The type of light shining on your subject can dramatically change its appearance. While photographing iris in a nearby garden, I began working under overcast skies which created soft, even lighting. Eventually the sun broke through the clouds and shone directly on the flower I was taking pictures of.
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| Direct sun, no diffuser |
Since I preferred the soft light from the cloudy sky, I made my own "cloud" by holding a
diffuser between the sun and the flower. This recreated the soft, even lighting I liked best.
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| Indirect light from diffuser |
Learn more tips for flower photography in
Photographing Missoula's Flower Gardens June 14-21, 2018. All cameras are welcome.
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