https://visualeducation.com/class/live-photography-workshop-fine-art-flower-photography/

 

Macro flower photography, when done correctly, can be very eye-catching. In this live show, Karl demonstrates how to create fine-art flower photography and how you can achieve stunning results using studio lights or speedlights.  Creating two different images (including a burning rose!), Karl demonstrates several different lighting setups and techniques, including how to combine multiple flashes during a long exposure.  In the first demonstration, you’ll learn how to create rim lighting, control flare and enhance shape and form. Karl also demonstrates how to create a ‘halo’ effect by changing the focus of the shot during the exposure. Additionally, you’ll see how a speedlight can be modified to create a similar effect to picolites.  The second shot demonstrates the inverse square law and how we can use this principle to change the mood of an image as Karl used a simple one-light setup to capture a lovely moody shot of a white rose on a dark background. For this setup, you’ll see how using mirrors can add additional light, and how to easily control light on the background without changing your lights.