In this course, I cover techniques for photographing cultivated orchids in the studio and wild orchids in situ, from lighting to composing the shot to editing the digital photos in a digital editing application (I cover both Photoshop and GIMP). There are many instructional videos used throughout the course, along with detailed, illustrated examples. Here is the course outline:
Introduction
1: About the Author
2: Purpose
Lesson 1: Equipment Overview
1: Introduction
2: Camera
3: Lens
4: Tripod or Camera Stabilization
Lesson 2: Sources of Light
1: Natural Light
2: Flash
3: Constant Light Source
Lesson 3: Photography 101 - Lighting
1: Three-point Lighting
2: Key Light
3: Fill Light
4: Back Light
5: Soft vs. Hard Light
Lesson 4: ISO & Exposure
1: Adjusting Parameters
Lesson 5: Aperture
1: Aperture Overview: From A-Z
Lesson 6:Composing the Shot
1: Subject
2: Backdrop
Lesson 7: Taking the Photos
1: Getting Started
2: Bracketing the Exposure
3: Varying the Lighting Angle
4: Varying the Camera Position
5: Focus on the Flowers
6: Putting it All Together
Lesson 8: Making Your Photos Sing
1: Why It Matters
2: Take Your Best Shot
3: Editing Software Tools
4: Adjusting Sharpness & Brightness
5: Adjusting Color
6: Removing Blemishes
7: How To Video Lessons
8: Before & After Comparisons
Lesson 9: Publishing and Printing Photos
1: Sharing
2: Printing
Addendum: Shooting Plants in Situ
1: Finding Wild Orchids
2: Best Environmental Conditions
3: Composition
4: Video Lesson
Conclusion
1: Parting Thoughts
Through this partnership, Orchids Made Easy is offering my Photography Master Course for $47 US with a money back guarantee if you're not satisfied. You can sign up for this course at the following link:
Photography Course Sign-up Link
Proceeds from this course go to help fund the Florida Native Orchids website, field trips, photography equipment and the like. As always, thank you for your support.