BotanicPhotos Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers-Photography by John Finnan

Lotus Flower

Photography Copyright info

Copyright is a confusing issue. I don’t claim to have legal training and this is not to be taken as legal advice, but it is my understanding that the photographer has automatic copyright over their work. If you have been paid (commissioned) to take photos; for example if you work for a newspaper or magazine and it is part of your job to take photos the company hiring you will generally own the copyright of the pictures.

If you are just taking pictures for yourself you will have automatic copyright. You can but don’t have to register it anywhere. 

 

Copyright is not transferred to someone when they purchase a digital image. They are paying for the use of the image and they can’t onsell the digital form or the image, just the product they create. 

Here is an excellent article on what you can take photos of and what you can’t and your rights as a photographer by Andrew Kantors   Legal Rights of Photographers

When I find a resource  to help clarify issues on Copyright and Photography, I add them here :

 

 

Cherry Blossom in Spring

Brainstorming Ideas & notebooks

Where ever I go, I carry a a notebook. It is invaluable when that amazing idea comes to mind or a way to solve a problem that has been bothering you finally bubbles to the surface.

As you go about your daily life, be observant and notice problems and opportunities to further your business. Write down ideas, you will be amazed at what ideas will flow. Don’t be too critical, some will be great some not so.

Now, don’t just get into the habit of writing it all down, you also have to make a habit of reviewing it at least every month ( I prefer weekly) or you won’t get the use out of your notes. You must take action.

Start today!!!

The Book- High Tea in the Garden is back in print!

Our book

“High Tea in the Garden, inspired by Camellias”
ISBN 9780646475691
is back in print.

Mastering Flower photography- watch the video!

A picture is worth a thousand words.

With so many web sites being developed daily, this statement is as true today as it ever was. Adding photography to your site is a valuable resource for any web business. Why?:

 

• Photos enhance the look of a website.

 

• Photos communicate so much more than words, they communicate emotions.

 

• Photos can be customized for borders and backgrounds.

 

• Photos have more impact than clip art. They give your site a more professional look.

 

• Stock photography is a big business and affordable stock is out there.

 

If you have a web business you’re most likely a small business and have a limited budget. Stock photography can be great resource for you. You can spend as little as a dollar or two or as much as $200.00 plus on one image. (Consider that if you hired a professional commercial photographer to your specifications it would cost you thousands and thousands of dollars.)

 

So remember to add that extra touch, say it with photos!!
 

Bloomography and me

Botanic Photos was born from my love of flowers and photography.
Like everyone, friends and family are constantly asking where I am now and what’s new, so I’ve linked my twitter page to Bloomography.
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x Karen

How to take great flower photos in 5 steps

Many of us out there love taking photos. With digital cameras as popular as they are this shouldn’t be a surprise.  Most of us want to improve our photography skills and we all go for the close up flower shots. While looking like one of the simplest forms of photography, flower photography can quickly become one of the most difficult.

Here are a few tips for you. (Keeping in mind that basic good photography skills are always useful.)

1. Use Soft diffused light. Look at the sky, a very overcast sky would be the perfect day for capturing some great images. Soft diffuse light enhances colour saturation, so if you wondered how or why pro photographers flower images seem so deep in colour this is one of the reasons why. (There are exceptions to this rule. I do some flower photography is bright or dappled sunlight but I’m usually trying to get an effect of light passing through the petals.)
2. Choose a Slow film speed. 200 ISO speed or less. I use 100 speed for my flower photography. Even with the use of digital cameras, check your ISO settings and set them the same as you would for film. Eg 200 ISO film, use the setting 200 for ISO in your camera. With so may models out there these days, you will have to look it up in your cameras manual.
3. Use a Tripod. Use one for this type of photography. Set up your shot, get everything in sharp focus, and then shoot. A tripod will keep your camera from moving on you and allow you to get the sharp detail you will need. If you don’t have a tripod, use a small bean bag, a post anything tht will give you the shot without the camera moving.
4. Look for great colours, a flower in full bloom next to a bud, keep the colours to a minimum (two is good) and don’t shoot on windy days, you will get too much movement & find it difficult to get a sharp image.
5. Move around try different compositions each time you take a shot.

Have fun

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