by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 13, 2016 | Flowers, In the Studio, Rosaceae Family
I recently photographed a set of beautiful red and white Paloma roses in my studio. For most of the photos, I found myself getting in as close as I could to emphasize the wonderful lines and textures in the flowers. I hope you enjoy seeing my photos of these beautiful Paloma roses.
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Roses © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
by hankinslawrenceimages | May 27, 2016 | Workshops
When I’m photographing at a garden, I’m often limited in how close I can get to the flowers, and what angles I can photograph them from. Another challenge is damage to the flowers from wind, rain, bugs, etc. Sometimes it’s just really frustrating to see a photo in my mind and not be able to take it because I’d need to be standing in the middle of a garden bed to take it!
When I’m in my studio, I’m often able to create photos I couldn’t take in a garden. In the studio I get to choose which flowers I’m going to photograph – and what angle I’ll be photographing them from. I’m also able to control the light and often get much closer to the blossoms than I can at a garden. I’m able to capture details that I’ve never even seen when I’m photographing outdoors.
Roses are one of my favorite flowers to photograph, especially in the studio. I thought I’d share some of my favorite rose photos taken in my studio with you today.
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Babe Spray Roses © 2016 Patty Hankins
Star Campanella Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jalah Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Rose © 2014 Patty Hankins
Petals of a Star Campanella Rose © 2015 Patty Hankins
Paloma Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jana Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Babe Spray Rose © 2016 Patty Hankins
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Another advantage (????) to photographing roses in my studio is that Kitty Ansel frequently stops by to help . . .
Stop and Taste the Roses © 2014 William Lawrence
I’ll be teaching my Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop on September 10, where you’ll have a chance to photograph several sets of flowers in my studio using both continuous lights and strobes. One of my students Ina had this to say about the workshop after she attended in January.
“I took Patty’s Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop. Not only did I learn how to take impressive pictures of single and multi-floral arrangements using various types of lighting but also how I could implement an in-house lighting setup on a limited cost and size budget. ”
I’d love to have you join me on September 10 for my Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Sep 9, 2015 | Flowers, In the Studio, Rosaceae Family
I’ve recently photographed two sets of spray roses in my studio. One thing I’ve discovered is that spray roses are very delicate – so I need to make sure to photograph them as quickly as I can – before they start developing more spots and blemishes. So while I like some of these photos – I can really see room for improvement until I have them where I want them.
Here are my photos of Jana Spray Roses – a delicate pale pink/peach rose
Jana Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Jana Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
Jana Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins
And some Jessica Spray Roses – a lovely soft yellow and pink rose. All of my photos of the Jessica Roses are multiple images combined using Helicon Focus software to accentuate the depth of field for part of each photo. I’m still experimenting with taking the photos for a stacked image – and for creating them in Helicon Focus. So far – I like them – just need to improve my technique a bit more 🙂
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins (stack of 26 images)
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins (stack of 16 images)
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins (stack of 14 images)
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins (stack of 27 images)
Jessica Spray Roses © 2015 Patty Hankins (stack of 15 images)
So what do you think of the stacked images I’ve been creating? Do you like the look? Or do you prefer photos like the ones of the Jana roses that are just one image?
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jul 1, 2015 | News
My Everything’s Coming Up Roses sale ends at midnight tonight. Order now to save 30% on a selection of my favorite photographs of roses.
Don’t miss your last chance to add one or more rose photographs to your collection at these special prices.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 25, 2015 | News, Rosaceae Family, Uncategorized
The roses are blooming at all the local gardens and I’m loving seeing and photographing them. Since I can’t bring all of you with me to the gardens to see the wonderful blossoms, I’m making several of my favorite rose photos available at a special price for just a few days.
Until July 1 – save 30% on all sizes of matted prints for this special collection of roses
Photos matted to 11” X 14” Regular price $ 49 – Sale price $ 34 Save $ 15
Photos matted to 12” X 12” Regular price $ 49 – Sale price $ 34 Save $ 15
Photos double matted to 10” X 20” Regular price $ 69 Sale price $ 48 Save $ 21
Photos double matted to 16” X 20” Regular price $ 99 Sale price $ 69 Save $ 30
Be sure to order now to fill your home with beautiful roses this summer.
