Taking Better Spring Flower Pictures With GiftWorksPlus

Though spring has officially arrived, many parts of the country have yet to see signs of the new season. However, it is just a matter of time before trees blossom, bulbs emerge, and annuals flower. This week GiftWorksPlus, the leader in custom frames, continues its blog series about taking better pictures—with the focus on spring flora. To best capture the beauty of the season your GiftWorksPlus engravable frames company suggests recreational photographers consider these tips for taking pictures: 1. Have the right tools 2. Change the perspective 3. Consider the point of interest In spring, cloudy skies and rain showers are often the norm. Though the overcast skies produce magical lighting for flower pictures, the rain can cause a muddy mess. In your camera bag, pack a small tarp or garbage bag to lay out for protection of your clothes, knees, and gear. Make sure to protect your camera from moisture—even if it means waiting until the rain passes to get a great shot. Include a small water bottle to add “dew” or “raindrops” to the flowers you photograph. And be sure to pack a tripod for stability since the goal is to take in-focus snaps. It is easy to take pictures from a standing position, but the most interesting perspective may be much, much lower. To increase interest in your floral subject matter, GiftWorksPlus custom picture frames recommends laying out the tarp and getting down on your belly. This way you can either be at eye level with the plants and flowers or even below. And remember, it works well to shoot flowering trees from a lower level, too. Branches can be set off by a blue-sky background or an interesting pattern of clouds floating by. Finally, GiftWorksPlus personalized frames and gifts suggests considering the point of interest that you are targeting. Is it the flower in general or is the point of interest the honey bee collecting pollen inside the flower? Is it a cherry tree in blossom or the reflection of the tree in a fresh puddle of rain? Is it the petal or the dewdrop resting on it? Choose your point of interest and shoot away! Once you have captured and printed your floral masterpieces, choose engraved wooden frames from GiftWorksPlus custom frames. These flower frames are available in 5x7 picture frames and multiple sizes and two orientations, and GiftWorksPlus always offers free personalization.