When is the best time to photograph flowers?

Because there are different types of flowers, their blooming times are also different. Choosing the right shooting time has a great impact on how we shoot different types of flowers. For example, epiphyllums can only wait for the brief moment when they bloom at night. Because they are "short-lived", you must seize the opportunity to take pictures. If you want to take photos of lotus flowers, you should choose the peak bloom period in midsummer to get colorful pictures. And if you choose plum blossoms, you can only highlight the plum blossoms' spirit of not being afraid of the cold by shooting them in winter when they are in full bloom.

When we take photos of flowers, we need to understand their growth cycles to avoid missing the flowering period. Moreover, even on the same day, the same flowers have different opening states. We need to capture the best photos of the flowers. status, taking beautiful pictures.

When photographing flowers, pay attention to the use of light, especially in the early morning, when the light is softer and the colors of the flowers are brighter, which can better express their vibrant state.

In addition to sunny days when the sun shines, sunny days after rain are also a good time to take pictures of flowers and plants, because the rain has washed away the soil on the flowers and plants, making the flowers and plants fresher, the color saturation will be significantly improved, and the colors will be more vivid. , and at the same time, when watered by rain, the flowers and plants will appear full of vitality, and with the crystal water drops, the flowers and plants will be more delicate and beautiful.

We can also use Cao Yong’s method of spraying flowers and plants to shoot interesting and crystal clear pictures, which are similar to rain scenes, but avoid the inconvenience caused by rainy days, so that flowers and plants can better show their vibrant posture. .

Photographing spring flowers

Spring is the season when peach blossoms are in full bloom. You must seize this opportunity to show off the bright peach blossoms.

Flowers after the rain

Flowers after the rain, with water droplets on their petals, look delicate and beautiful, making the picture more crystal clear and full.

Flowers photographed in autumn

Autumn is the season when chrysanthemums bloom. Photographing golden chrysanthemums from the side can well show the layering and three-dimensionality of chrysanthemums.

Flowers photographed in summer

Summer is the season when lotus blooms. The pink petals become more and more beautiful under the sunlight, and their posture is pleasing to the eye.

The correct position of the light source depends on the type and shape of the flower. For opaque flowers, you can use a lamp to create a strong backlight from a slightly higher position at the back to outline the outline of the flower. At the same time, use a reflector in front of the flower to reduce the shadows on the flower. For more transparent flowers, backlighting or side backlighting can be used to express the layering and transparency of the flowers.