October 11, 2026 · by Kathy Patalsky
How to photograph flowers up close
Photo by Kathy
Flowers hold still (mostly!), which makes them perfect for practicing close-up photos.
Get low, get close
Kneel down so the camera is at flower height. Then move closer until the flower fills most of the picture.
Look for light
Try one photo with the sun in front of the flower and one with the sun behind it. Which one glows?
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