One of my favorite types of flowers to photograph in my studio is dahlias. Under the controlled lights I’m able to light the flowers exactly like I want them be lit. I can also choose which blossoms I’m going to photograph, and from what angle – as opposed to having to photograph what I find in front of me out in the field. For some reason, dahlias are one of those flowers that I’ve never been really happy with my photos of before I started photographing in the studio. Now I can’t wait to see what dahlias I can find from Wollam Gardens at the Farmer’s Market and bring them into the studio to photograph them.
An orange and white dahlia
Orange and White Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
A group of orange and yellow dahlias
Orange and Yellow Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
Orange and Yellow Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
Orange and Yellow Dahlias © 2015 Patty Hankins
A bright pink dahlia
Bright Pink Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
And finally a purple and white dahlia
Purple and White Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
Purple and White Dahlia © 2015 Patty Hankins
Do you have a favorite color of dahlia? Of this set – I think the purple and white are my favorites. Let me know in the comments which is your favorite!