Creating Floral Arrangements:
Tips for Working with Fresh Flowers Arranging fresh flowers can feel intimidating — but it doesn’t have to be. While I am definately not a floral designer, I have learned a few tricks while attempting to make grocery store flowers look more lush for my still life floral photos. Here are some tips I…
Inspired by the Renaissance
The Magic of Light and Shadow in Floral Photography If you’ve ever wandered through an art museum, you know the power of Renaissance paintings. The way a single candle illuminates a face, or how shadows create drama in a still life — it’s breathtaking. That same technique, called chiaroscuro, works beautifully with flowers too.…
Printing Tips
Printing Tips for Your Digital Download So you’ve just downloaded your new digital artwork—how exciting! Whether it’s a floral print, a nature-inspired scene, or a beautifully moody photograph, the right printing choices will help it look as stunning in person as it does on your screen. Here’s how to make sure your print turns…
Travel Photo Checklist
Travel Photography Tips for Telling a Complete Story with Your Phone This checklist will help you create a photo book of your trip that can tell most of the story without words. The key is variety: closeups mixed with wide shots. Picking a theme is fun too. For example, shapes you find repeated in…
Floral Closeups
How to Capture the Perfect Flower Close-up: Tips for Lighting and Composition There’s something magical about a flower up close. . . even closer than what my eyes can perceive. Every petal curve, every tiny texture, every hint of color can make a simple flower even more interesting and beautiful. I have photographed flowers…