For proper light, choose early morning or late afternoon time for plant photography. These two times are provide for the best diffused natural light to present plants a soft and silver glow.
Another, good time for plant photography is one when it is clody or the sky is overcast. Even the cloudy noon time provides light to give natural colours of plants.
Go for manual setting or PRO setting of the camera since plants are stationary subjects
At times try for striking close-up and shots. If, you do not have the macro lense, the following three tips are helpful.
A steady grip or sturdy rest for the camera
Position yourself at the minimum focal distance distance
Appropriate zoom in for clarity with subject yet filling up the camera screen or frame.
Portray personality of plant by focusing on veins, lines, patterns, colours, textures and shapes
Plant stem, bark, veins and petals are interesting subjects to consider.
In order to make the image stand out create background with colour paper sheet or structure.
At times, compose the plant picture with bird food tray, balcony railings or garden fence
Take pictures in both portrait and landscape to add variety in your practice and experimentation
Try different camers angles to take photographs to control the background or foreground for the pant
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