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   Choose one idea to focus on.

• Think about what you want to say with the picture. What is the main subject?
• For example, is the photo all about the colors of a single calathea leaf, your family of philodendron or the sunlight coming through the canopy of a forest?

The fewer distractions, the better.

• Plants pop when freshly watered or the soil has been turned over a bit in the pot.
• Pick out those few loose leaves or the odd weed and sweep up around the base.
• Think about grouping plants to show how similar they are or to show contrast.
• If a plant can’t be seen clearly in the shot, take it out.

Think about the background.

• Many great plant pics are ruined by washing on the clothesline or a power cord running through the shot.
• If it isn’t the main subject, think about cropping it out of the shot or, if possible, removing it altogether.

Natural lighting is by far the best!

• Avoid using flash or artificial lighting. They make plants look washed out or sick.
• Harsh direct sunlight is also difficult to work with and tends to ‘blow out’ in your shot so, just like with houseplants, bright, indirect light is best.
• Take the photo with the bright light behind you or to your side (but watch out for your own shadow!) It’s difficult to take a great shot facing into bright light.
• When taking a photo, tap the screen on the subject and the brightness and focus will adjust to suit.