Flower Photography: High and Low Key Botanical Imagery
In this blog post, I’m sharing a series of black and white flower photographs that contrast two distinct lighting syles: high key and low key. Flower photography has become a significant part of my art practice, with found specimens at the heart of my work. Unlike traditional approaches, I don’t pick or purchase fresh flowers. Instead, I photograph flowers as I find them, incorporating their natural state into my artistic vision.
Lighting Setup
These found flowers were photographed in my studio, where I used a Metz Mecalight LED–160 as the key light. Its compact size makes it perfect for my s still-life botanical work. I captured the images using one of my go-to tools, the Canon 65mm f/2.8 macro lens. The majority of the flower images featured in this post were shot with this lens, allowing for extreme close-ups and selective focus to emphasize the intricate details of each bloom.
