Photographing Spring Bulbs in Bloom

Instructor: Don Tredinnick, professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography

Have you tried and tried to photograph the beauty of spring flowers like tulips and irises, but they always seem to fall flat? Don will show you how to make the most of your equipment, available light and the flowers we wait for every spring! 

This class begins with a lecture where we will cover:
 

• The five types of flower photography.
• How to manage all-important depth of field for close-up flower shots.
• Tips and tricks for the challenges of making a great floral image.
• Overview of camera settings to achieve artistic results.
• How to use the available light and add light to add depth and vibrance to your photo.
• Composition advice to help your flower photography stand out.
• Basic and advanced equipment that can help you achieve results.
• The power of image stacking for depth of field you can’t believe.

We will then head onto the grounds to put the concepts covered during the lecture into practice.

Please note: The in-person practicum requires navigating paved walkways with occasional steps.

Equipment, bring to class:

• DSLR or Mirrorless camera
• Owner’s manual
• Macro lens or extension tubes
• Telephoto lens (focal length greater than 120mm)
• Tripod

Weather: This class meets rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.