Plants are the core of gardens, they are the core of garden photographs. When we photographers picture plants we need to consider why gardeners grow them in the first place. What are the core distinctions ? What is the essence of a garden plant? A photograph of a plant should be as carefully considered as was[...]
The Third Annual National Heirloom Exposition takes place in Santa Rosa, California on September 10, 11, 12. Read on for a free ticket offer. First a word or two about heirloom vegetables. What’s the big deal ? They are often funny looking, can be hard to grow, and often yield less than modern hybrids[...]
I have been on vacation. No gardens. No professional camera. It was wild – which is where I learn the best lessons for gardening. If you have never been to yellowstone National Park, put it on your bucket list. I’d recommend going camping there if you can! Sure there are lots of people there during[...]
Photographers talk about “The Light” in reverential terms. It is the life blood of outdoor photography no less than it is the lifeblood of plants for photosynthesis. Learning how to read the quality of light is the single most important skill in good garden photography.
An enduring motif of garden photography is the seasons. The season, its weather and mood is, often unconsciously, part of every story and in every photo. When we are within a garden, excited by what we see, it is easy to forget the multi-sensory experiences that create the mood we feel. Sounds, fragrance, light, the weather,[...]