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6 Breathtaking Macro Flower Compositions
I bet you think there’s only so many ways to shoot photos of flowers. Mel Champion is a CLG grad who will disagree wholeheartedly! The moment she tried macro flower photography, she was addicted.
The diverse range of tones, textures and forms across an endless species of flora, combined with varied perspectives and compositions, ensure there are more than enough ways to produce beautifully creative and unique flower pictures.
All you need is a macro lens or tube, a little guidance and inspiration… but be warned… you too might become addicted to photographing flowers!
A Quick Word On Macro Gear
It doesn’t matter what style or genre of macro flowers photography you want to shoot, all macro lenses are the same in that regard.
What’s more, you don’t even need a dedicated macro lens.
So if you love macro flower photography and really want to give it a try, but you don’t already have the gear, download our free gear guide. You can get started for as little as $20!
CLICK HERE to download our macro gear guide to find out what lenses we recommend
1. Repetition In Form
We see repetition in the natural design of flowers commonly, but sometimes it’s particularly eye-catching. In this instance, take a wide shot to really showcase that pattern.
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
Then get in close to highlight that detail. These two flower pictures would make a stunning wall display when printed as a diptych storyboard or even just hung side by side.
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
2. Capture a Flower’s Details
Think beyond the overall beauty of the flower and get in close on the details. It might be an interesting line, a gorgeous texture, beautiful colour or combination of colours.
A Tip For Stunning Flower Pictures
We know that macro flower photography reduces your depth of field, so it makes sense that the closer you frame, the shallower your depth of field will become.
For that reason, most macro photographers would start with around f/11 for images like this.
But… Mel is a rebel and she likes to shoot wide open to really isolate details. So don’t restrict yourself by “rules”! Experiment at both ends and decide what you like best, or mix it up and let your subject and the resulting look you want to achieve be your guide.
Aperture: f/3.2 – Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
3. Symmetry
Some flowers lend themselves perfectly to a centered composition, due to their natural symmetry.
Related: When to Break the Rule of Thirds
Kate McKenna, Advanced Grad
Kate McKenna, Advanced Grad
4. Interruption To Pattern
When we see an interruption in a pattern, our eye is immediately drawn to that point. If you see this in a flower, use it and highlight it.
Interruption to pattern can come in the form of a bent petal such as in the image below, a missing element, the first hint of aging in a portion of a flower…
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
Kate McKenna, Advanced Grad
5. Wilting Flower Blooms
CLG Advanced Grad Mel Champion will actually buy blooms, photograph them, then wait for them to start dying so she can have another go!
When blooms are dying, their texture, colour and form intensifies, making them an even more stunning subject to capture.
Frame close and focus on the most wilted portion of these withering beauties!
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
Related: 50 Beautiful Photography Ideas When You Have No One To Shoot
6. In The Garden
Why limit yourself to close up flower photography? Anything in the garden can make a stunning image, including weeds, dandelions, wattle, and grasses.
Flower Pictures Shooting Tip
When shooting in the garden, try standing up and shooting straight down…the earth, tanbark, gravel, grass all make a beautiful backdrop when combined with the compression that macro photography gives you.
Kate McKenna, Advanced Grad
Mel Champion, Advanced Grad
Elisha Nixon, Enthusiast Grad
Pat Hauk Sebaugh, Advanced Grad
Connie Rac, Enthusiast Grad
If you loved these tips and want to learn more, Kate is hosting our newest workshop Mindfulness Photography which starts on 13th November 2023.
It’s ON SALE NOW… click HERE to find out more and secure your seat!
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