Ep.104: How to Photograph Your Flowers with Jason Ingram Video
The Backyard Bouquet Podcast: Cut Flower Farming Podcast for Flower Farmers & Backyard GardenersShow Notes
What if the reason your flower photos fall flat has nothing to do with your camera?
Jason Ingram has spent his career photographing gardens for magazines and books, and he does nearly all of it with natural light. He took the photographs in The Cut Flower Patch by Louise Curley, and last year he published his own book, How to Photograph Gardens.
In this episode, Jason walks us through how he reads light, why he almost always shoots with the sun behind his subject, and what flower farmers and gardeners can photograph all winter long, long after the last bloom is cut.
In this episode, you'll hear:
* The simple clock-face rule Jason uses to find the best light on any flower * Why the backdrop matters as much as the bloom, and how to set up a photo spot on your farm * What to photograph in January and February when the garden is bare * How to "get your eye in" when a garden feels overwhelming
If this episode helps you see your garden differently, share it with a grower friend who's always taking pictures of her flowers. And subscribe so you never miss a conversation.
About Jason Ingram:
Jason Ingram is a garden photographer based in Bristol, England. He photographs gardens, plants, food and people for magazines, books and garden designers, and works almost entirely in natural light. His book, How to Photograph Gardens, is a practical guide for anyone who wants better pictures of what they grow, on a camera or a phone. He also teaches an online photography masterclass with Create Academy.
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasoningram * Website: https://jasoningram.co.uk/ * Book: https://link.amazon/B06NW6hj8
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