The Garden Photography Workshop. Expert Tips and Techniques for Capturing the Essence of Your Garden

Learn to take better garden photos! One of the most rewarding aspects of gardening is sharing its beauty, both physically with those who visit and virtually with those who only see it on a screen. But capturing a gardens true essence is difficult, and often the moments worth sharing are ephemeral. In The Garden Photography Workshop, internationally known garden photographer Andrea Jones shares the trade secrets that make her photos sing. Youll learn the basic photography skills and tips on using a range of camera equipment. Profiles of real gardens from around the world exemplify the most common problems a photographer can face, like harsh light, wet weather, and cramped spaces, along with advice and techniques for addressing specific concerns. We live in a photo-driven world, and this helpful guide is a complete tutorial for anyone who wants that world to be filled with beautiful images of gardens and plants. Whether you share images through social media, record the artistry of plants, or use photographs to archive your landscape, renowned garden photographer Andrea Jones has a camera bag full of tricks to take your skills and your images to an exciting new level. The Garden Photography Workshop brings fresh insights to the basics and shares how to make the most of today's photography tools - whether your camera is a smart phone or the latest DSLR. You'll find new ways to optimize light and color and create a sense of place. Then get to know ten remarkable gardens through hands-on lessons in observation, storytelling, composition, and editing. More than a simple guide, this is a master course on preserving any garden at its magical best.--COVER. In The Garden Photography Workshop, internationally known garden photographer Andrea Jones shares the trade secrets that make her photos sing. You'll learn the basic photography skills and tips on using a range of camera equipment, covering everything from DSLRs to smartphones and accessories. Why photograph your garden? Getting started How to photograph a garden The ever-changing world of cameras and digital devices The garden portraits : Finca Vida ; Nara ; Lynn and Ralph's garden ; Parkhead ; Mill of Fyall ; Farrs ; Nancyland ; Ard Daraich ; Ann Stafford ; Coyote House.