10 TOP TIPS FOR FAB FLORA

Grab great flower shots at home or in your garden

16Use a tripod

A tripod keeps your camera steady and helps avoid blurry shots; it keeps your hands free, too.

17Live View

Live View allows you to check the composition and the focus of your images before shooting.

18Sync speeds

Check the flash sync speed for your camera: this is the fastest shutter speed to use with flash.

19Slow shutter

If you want to create the appearance of movement in your image, slow the shutter speed.

20Flash control

If your pics look too bright, turn the flash power down, move the flash further away, or use a diffuser.

21Blackout

A set of blackout curtains can help to keep the sun out in your floral still-life setups at home.

22Buy a bunch

You can get great results with an arrangement of store-bought flowers costing as little as £5/$5.

23Shutter release

A remote shutter release allows you to fire the camera remotely, so avoiding camera shake.

24Clean your kit

Make sure you clean your camera and lenses regularly, to stop unsightly dust spots from appearing.

25Have fun!

Photography should never be boring, so don’t be afraid to try different things and get creative.