I didn't actually have a bouquet of my own, but I did have this lovely bit of lilac, which smelled heavenly!
Turn off your flash!
That harsh, too-bright light that your camera (or phone) gives off is so unflattering! It causes harsh shadows and flat light, which usually washes out the nice colors of your flowers, and takes away from the general loveliness of it all. Try positioning them in a space with soft, natural light coming in through your windows!
Don't be afraid to get close!
Try moving in closer to your flowers. You can capture more detail and block out any distracting clutter that may be in the background. When you look back on these pictures, you'll want to remember the lovely gift you received, not the dirty dishes piling up in the sink behind it ;)
Move your bouquet!
Don't be afraid to move your flowers to get a good shot! You might have the perfect spot to showcase them for the week, but try moving them around while you're taking your pictures. The photos above are okay, but the background is a little bit distracting, so I moved the vase to the floor for a few photos. This gave it a nice, neutral background, light coming at a slightly different angle, and I was able to get a different perspective.
Get on the floor!
Sometimes, in order to get a unique image, you need to try shooting from different angles. It is not unusual to see me laying flat on my belly on the ground to get a good shot! I may not look too cute, but I'm not the one in the picture, so it doesn't matter ;) Try getting low, so you can shoot up! When you shoot through the leaves, you can get a nice blurred look, while still getting a sharp focus on the flowers.
If you're shooting in manual, keep your aperture wide open (at a low f stop - these were shot at 1.4), and don't be afraid to bump up that ISO if you need to!
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