3 Tips To Take Good Photos Of Flowers

Thank you to all the photographers that shared their best shots of flowers in this photo contest with chances to win a Leica camera and more.

A special thanks to friend and professional photographer Morey Spellman for his collaboration as a guest judge in this photo contest. Morey Spellman is a fashion photographer based in Los Angeles. His photos combine an appreciation for beautiful light, authentic beauty, and natural scenery. He primarily works with brands, agencies, and models in fashion and swimwear.

Follow these 3 easy tips to take good photos of flowers:

1. Control the depth of field

Try setting the aperture around the f/22 range to capture a long view of a field of flowers. This will give you a broader depth of field with a wider view.

2. Low ISO settings

A low ISO will yield to the highest detail and clarity of the flowers you are taking photos of. If you mix a low ISO with a lower aperture setting you may need a slower shutter speed, so have your tripod handy.

3. Try macro photography

A very creative way to shoot flowers is by creating photo in which the composition of one single flower fills the frame, if you don’t have a macro lens try using your camera’s macro setting. Extension tubes or close-up filters will show outstanding details and textures.

Enjoy these great examples on how to take good photos of flowers:

"Group Portrait with Lady " by HenrikSpranz

"Big Poppy " by AshleyAnnImages

"The Balance of Universe " by pedroquintela

"Calla Lily of the Valley " by jamiemacisaac

"Early crocus " by Slyphox

"Snake's Head Fratillary " by RalfvonSamson

"one tulip.JPG " by (A)ralu_kha

"Perspective " by kennysalazar

"Poppy " by GetitonPicture

"Spring flowers " by ConnieEtter

"TulpenveldFlevoland " by DennisartPhotography

"'Orange and beautiful...stuck in lockdown but surrounded by flowers. As the spring blossoms I thought why not capture the beauty of the seasons changing as the country is pushed into a standstill' " by giriragudhas