Photography in an Autumn Garden

You might be thinking, "Why would I want to do garden photography now?"

Halloween's already passed, Thanksgiving is racing towards us, and the stores are already playing Christmas music. In the garden, the big show of spring and summer is long over and the few remaining plants are struggling to put on one last display. But there is still so much beauty to find, especially if you are willing to work in golds and browns and grays.

This week, I challenge you to take a stroll through your garden, even if you think it's a wreck.

Look closer and you will find the bright spark in the colors of the last few flowers. The intricate, alien structures of seed pods getting ready to burst, not to mention the sort of gloriously withering vines that a wedding venue would proudly advertise as "timeless" to drum up some cold weather business.

This is the real magic of garden photography. It's not just about capturing the peak moments of perfect blooms. It's about learning to see and appreciate the beauty in every stage of a garden's life.

And the best tool for the job is the one you already have in your pocket.

We're One Week Away!

I'm so excited for our Learn to Use Your Tools Garden Photography Workshop. We're going to spend 90 minutes together (via Zoom) diving into the features of your iPhone camera. We'll explore:

• The Story of Focus: How to control depth of field to make your subject the star.
• The Story of Time: Using Live Photos and other settings to capture motion and mood.
• The Story of Composition: Using simple tools like the Rule of Thirds to tell a more powerful story.

My goal is to demystify the tech so you can focus on the art. If you've ever felt frustrated trying to capture the magic you see with your eyes, this class is for you. We still have a little space remaining. If you'd like to join us, you can register at the link below.

Remember to check your email and send me a message if you don't see the password. You can also click here and sign in with the e-mail you registered with to skip using a password.

A Note on Process: You may notice a bit of wind noise in the video. I made a deliberate choice to shoot this entire promo only on my iPhone, with no external microphones or fancy gear. I wanted to practice what I preach and demonstrate exactly what we can do with the simple, powerful tool we'll be mastering together, even on a windy day.