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You've hit the jackpot! This is "Flower Photography Central" with photo tips, botanical gardens, photography inspired crafts ... and so much more.

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Do you need a few flower photography tips to improve your technique? You'll find what you need right here.... and you'll be spending more time in the garden - less time cleaning the house. Now there's a bonus!

There are very few places that I feel so close to heaven. Maybe you call that force God... or you might use a different name. To me, it's Spirit! All I know is that when I'm in a garden, a serene, blissful energy surrounds me like a warm, fuzzy blanket. Want to share a few moments of that peace with me in my Spiritual Garden?

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Butterflies! Ok, so butterflies aren't flowers, but no garden's complete without them.

Since they're very active, butterfly photography is a bit different from flower photography... and I've got tips to help you!

You might want to create a “butterfly friendly” garden or visit a butterfly conservatory.

WooHoo video! Right now I spend more time on video than on still photography.

Get creative in the digital darkroom... I'll show you some of what I know.

Want a cool new garden wallpaper to sparkle up your monitor every month? Guess what? I'll send you a freeby every month (with a calendar) just for subscribing to my site. And I've got scads more computer ideas for your flower photography.

Botanical Gardens - the real stuff that flower and garden photography is made of. I'll show and tell you about some fabulous flowers and gardens.

How about investigating some black and white photography techniques? Black and white is really classy!

Absolutely! I shoot both film and digital. I just ignore the “film versus digital controversy” and shoot whatever I feel like at the moment -- some days I'm packin' both.

Garden Tours - I'm mad about them! With your help we can create a garden tour calendar. No-one will have an excuse for missing out. Grab your camera and let's go!

Flowers have a language all their own! Learn about flower symbolism with me so you can give the messages you want in every bouquet!

In a bit of a funk lately? Here's the cure - your chance to push your creativity to the limit. Try out a photo craft idea to show off your flower photos.

If you don't find what you're looking for, let me know. I'll do my best to provide it.

And please - be generous with your comments and participation.

One more request; share this site with other “crafty” flower photography enthusiasts. They'll thank you for it and so will I!

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Butterfly photography anyone? Fascinating and mysterious, they are rarely still!
There are secrets to butterfly photography. They're more challenging than the flowers! So here's my advice on photographing these hidden treasures that flutter in the flowers.

Pictures of Flowers; Images to Inspire
I have a hunch you've got what it takes to create dramatic pictures of flowers. It's motivating to check out other folks' images, so skim through my flower photo galleries.

Your Pictures of Gardens and Their Stories
These pictures of gardens put the focus on YOU! Visitors from around the world show and tell about their favorite gardens.

Botanical Gardens. Why Do I Love Them? Let Me Count the Ways!
The Italians gave us so much more than wine and pasta! The first modern botanical gardens for instance - a photographer's paradise!

Seasonal Pictures of Gardens Are an Enlightening Experience
Let's explore the seasonal changes. The task - to shoot seasonal pictures in a garden of your choice. Join me for your homework assignment and you'll soon see the light!

The Cherry Blossom Festival - Pictures Of a Candy Floss World!
Though rooted in Asia, Cherry Blossom Festival now blooms round the world. Richly symbolic, infinitely beautiful, cherry blossoms are the quintessential mark of spring.

A Festival of Lights At a Garden Near You
Always rev up my Christmas cheer with a Festival of Lights! Great way to get into the holiday spirit and put my rusty night photography skills to use.

Learn basic photography skills and put them to good use!
No way around it, you have to learn basic photography skills to shoot like a pro. Sometimes you're lucky but getting great shots consistently means knowing what you're doing.

Recording a garden video is not so different from photographing it.
Take advantage of garden video during different stages of growth and bloom. If your host lots of social activity in your garden... all the better to include people and pets!

Flower photography equipment - What you need for the money you've got!
You don't need top-of-the-line photography equipment to produce great flower photos. You may only want and need a point and shoot! So let's look at all the options.