10 WAYS TO NURTURE BEAUTIFUL GARDEN PHOTO

1 Watch how the light changes during the day so you can work out the best times for photography

2 Avoid direct sunlight as it can create too much contrast and ugly shadows

3 Get your tripod out; in any lighting situation it’ll help with maintaining your framing, and free you up for adjusting the camera

4 Don’t be afraid to shoot in bad weather – it can be very atmospheric and help create different moods

5 Experiment with framing and composition – you’ll often find there’s a better photo to be had 6 Understand depth-of-field so you can use selective focus as a creative tool

7 Look for more graphical compositions which use colours and contrasts for visual impact

8 Use do-it-yourself backdrops to create plainer, less distracting backgrounds

9 If you don’t have your own garden, find out what’s available nearby such as public parts, reserves or botanical gardens

10 Create a project – perhaps documenting how a garden changes from season to season