Photo Answers
Floral exposure
Q I struggle with exposure in my flower shots. Why will a single session will give me images that are both too dark and too light?
Sarah Franks
A When it comes to floral photography, getting the exposure right consistently can be quite a battle. I’m not sure how you’re shooting but, if you are using an auto exposure mode, you are going to run into the problem you’ve described.
Even on a perfect bright but overcast day, the colour range of flowers you are shooting, their position relative to the available light and how reflective they are, will all make a difference and cause some exposure issues. Work in either full manual or Aperture Priority; if you’re using a DSLR, use Live View on the rear screen for a better idea of how exposure is working.
If you’re shooting in Aperture Priority, the exposure given
