What You'll Learn:

This photo tour will not do a deep dive into basic camera settings. If you are interested in learning camera basics, F-Stops and Shutter Speeds 101 or 102 are for you. However, we will have a brief discussion about the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and how to apply it to flower photography.

 

In this lesson, I will walk you through a series of shooting exercises where you are taught a creative technique for shooting flowers, shown examples for inspiration and than practice what you have learned. A macro lens is not required. You can use any lens for close up (not macro) photography.  

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Shooting exercises include:

 

• Focusing at minimal focusing distance (MFD) 

• Back lighting for more dramatic light

• Getting low + close

• Environmental (wide angle, close-up) flower photos

• Exposing for the highlights

• "Shoot through" technique

• Composing with complimentary colors

• Motion blur for abstract images

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You can receive immediate feedback by having me review the images you shoot on your LCD. This is a great way to learn!​

We will discuss center point focusing, metering, how to choose the right background, lens compression and focal length. I will also cover how light quality, lighting direction, composition and perspective can transform your image. We will review what is "good light" and I will point out examples.

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At the end of the photo tour, you will be sent an invite into Portland Photo Tour Forum. This is a group open only to those who have participated in a Portland Photo Tour and are interested in learning, inspiring and having fun with photography. Tag me on the images you post in the forum and I will give you feedback!

 

Highlights:

Close up photography

Creative flower photography  

Lighting direction + quality

Exposing for the highlights 

Focal length + lens compression

Composition + perspective

Meeting Location:

400 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR 97205 
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Requirements:
DSLR, mirrorless or point & shoot camera

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Scheduling:

There are available time slots on the calendar for booking private tours online. Don't see a time that works for you? Please email info@portlandphototour.com. Scheduling can be flexible!