The first crocuses starting to bloom, autumn leaves on the ground or a layer of snow on the grass; your garden changes with the seasons. Since your garden will look different soon, there is only one way to enjoy it longer: capture it! But how do you take the best pictures of your garden? Tuinmaximaal photographer Teun regularly visits customers' gardens to capture them at their best. In this article, he gives some useful tips for the best garden photography.
1. Define the focus
“Think about what you want to capture in advance. Do you have a beautiful autumn garden that you want to show off? Create extra atmosphere by extending the theme into the decoration and use of colour in your garden. For example, put pumpkins in your garden, zoom in on the fallen leaves in the grass or light cosy torches along the garden path.”
2. The right angle
“Every garden is different, so unfortunately there is no one method to capture your garden properly. If you are going to take pictures, do not stand still, but photograph your garden from different angles. That way, you’ll discover what works and what doesn't.”
3. From high to low
“Play around with height. Don't just take pictures straight ahead, but see how your picture changes by taking it close to the ground or from above.”
4. Lighting
“The right lighting is very important for a good picture. A clear blue sky and lots of sunshine instantly add life and colour to your picture. But do keep backlight in mind. Taking pictures with the sun towards you can quickly darken your picture.”
5. Create depth
“Depth makes an image even more interesting. For example, you can give a photo more depth by placing an object, such as a branch or flower pot, in the foreground of the picture and then focusing on the background.”
6. Take reflections into account
“Reflections can add a nice effect to your picture. For instance, you could work with the reflection of trees in the pond or raindrops on your plants. On the other hand, you can also go wrong with reflections, for example if you yourself can be seen in the reflection of the window or in a glass sliding door. So always stand in a tactical spot when taking your picture.”
7. Balance
“If the left half of your picture is filled with plants and pots and the right half of your picture shows nothing, then your picture is out of balance. So make sure you have a good balance in your picture so that the image does not become boring.”
Are you ready to go into your garden with your camera?