Creative Flower Photography course with Polina Plotnikova
Creative Flower Photography with Polina Plotnikova
Creative Flower Photography is a very special course for those who love fine art photography and are fascinated by the beauty of flowers. It is a rare opportunity to learn from a true master of flower photography Polina Plotnikova FRPS EFIAP.
Polina has won numerous national and international awards for her photographs, and during the workshop, Polina will showcase her impressive flower portraits and share the methods, settings and techniques she uses to obtain them.
Polina describes her approach to flower photography as “somewhat similar to that of a portrait photographer – for every flower and plant that I photograph, I always try to find its unique look, study its mood and character, and ultimately unlock the hidden beauty of my models”.
While appreciating the natural beauty of plants and trying to stay true to their original look, Polina does not limit her point of view to purely botanical. Instead, she tries “to lift a flower off its typical setting and put it into indeterminate space, where its beauty can be seen in all its purity”.
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Course key facts | |
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| Course level 2 Intermediate Studio Photography | |
| Group size 4 students optimal tutor attention | |
| Duration 1 day 10:00am – 4:00pm | |
| Location
London
DSLR Photography Courses
Wimbledon Art Studios
10 Riverside Road London SW17 0BB | |
Learn Studio Fine Art Flower Photography
The Flower photography course is a stimulating combination of presentations, practice and discussions.
During the first part of the course, Polina will showcase her portfolio and cover the technical aspects of studio flower photography.
Next will be an introduction to studio lighting equipment, guided practice, image revision and time for individual feedback.
Flower course in more detail:
- Overview of the methods, camera settings and technical aspects of fine art flower photography.
- Introduction to studio lighting equipment including continuous lights, flash lights, light controllers, softboxes and reflectors.
- Learn how to set up a professional lighting system to achieve white and black backgrounds.
- Polina’s favourite lighting setups and techniques.
- The best camera settings for studio flower photography.
- Advice on setting up a home studio.
- Practical lens guide and how to achieve the desired creative effect.
- An introduction to Lensbaby lenses for still life and flowers
- The art of good photography composition
- Learn the focus stacking technique and Helicon Focus software
- Get tips on how to edit your images in Adobe Photoshop.
At the end of the day not only you will gain confidence for shooting in a studio environment, but you will also walk away with fantastic images for your flower portfolio.
Creative Flower Photography is a very special course for those who love fine art photography and are fascinated by the beauty of flowers. It is a rare opportunity to learn from a true master of flower photography Polina Plotnikova FRPS EFIAP.
Polina is a Russian-born UK-based photographer, whose distinctive and much-admired photographic style developed through her love and knowledge of art.
Her view is that modern technology equips you with some amazing tools that the artists of the past could never have dreamed of.
Polina worked in Image Libraries for over 10 years, dealing with images produced by the most successful commercial and fine art photographers. One of her favourite subjects is flower photography.
The Creative Flower Photography course is a very unique workshop and a must for anyone who loves photographing flowers and feels inspired by Polina’s photography. This workshop is run in our studio, thus we don’t rely on the weather, seasons and fragility of flowers.
During the workshop we will discuss and, of course, practice, some different aspects and approaches to flower photography.
We normally start at 10am with Polina’s presentation and an introduction to studio lights.
Next is guided practice of various creative techniques like: “white on white”, “dancing flowers”, “double exposures”, Lensbaby lenses overview, focus stacking, and more…
There will be one short tea break and one 30mins break for lunch.
After the course, you will be sent a list of equipment used on the day, as well as tips from Polina.
It is assumed that those attending will have a basic knowledge of photography and have an understanding of aperture, shutter speeds, ISO, or have already attended our Beginners DSLR or Intensive Beginner courses.
We recommend bringing macro lenses, as well as prime and zooms, plus any creative manual lenses like Lensbaby. If you have a range of lenses please email us after making a booking and we will recommend the best lenses for this course.
All DSLR cameras, mirrorless and bridge systems from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Olympus, Panasonic, Pentax etc are very welcome. Generally, any digital camera that allows manual exposure should be suitable for the Creative Flower Photography workshop.
If you’d like to double-check your camera suitability before making a booking or have questions about the course please call us on 020 8947 8118, or email [email protected]
Creative, Inspiring, Enjoyable
Our Flower Photography courses already helped hundreds of photography enthusiasts, here’s what some of them had to say!
“Thank you so much for organising the workshop. The teaching by Polina, the techniques, the help and guidance, the suggestions and advice - it was excellent! I’ve got some brilliant pictures and learned some great new ways of photographing flowers.”
PaulNikon 810
“Thank you for the superb workshop and sending the follow-up notes. I very much enjoyed the day with Polina and felt I learnt a lot. Please could you thank Polina for a fantastic day. I hope that I will be able to come back for another session at some point.”
AmandaPanasonic Lumix G9
“I just would like to say how much I enjoyed your course and Polina's teachning. It gave me some great ideas to try out in the near future as well as becoming more familiar with some of my little used camera settings. Would highly recommend!”
AdrianFujifilm X-T3
🥳 Backed by Hundreds of Five-Star Reviews 🤩
Create Amazing Flower Pictures
White on White ~ Double Exposures ~ Dancing Flowers ~ Lensbaby ~ Focus Stacking
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With groups no larger than 4 students we can guarantee that everyone will get a high level of attention and some personal tips.
| Date | Day | Time | Course | Places | Price | |
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| 13 Oct 202413 Oct 202413 Oct 2024 | Sunday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Creative Flower Photography | sold out | £195.00 | Waiting list |
| 06 Apr 202506 Apr 202506 Apr 2025 | Sunday | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Creative Flower Photography | 4 | £245.00 | Sign up |
One to One Tuition
One to One photography tuition with an experienced photographer is the best way to learn about your camera and how to use it to its full potential.
Your 1to1 session will be 100% tailored towards your photographic needs and your camera gear.
You will get plenty of hands-on practice, instant feedback on your pictures, and lots of tips.
One to One tuition is available on weekdays and weekends.
Please feel free to get in touch with questions.
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£ 195
6 hours class- In-person tuition
- Up to 4 participants
- Try Lensbaby lenses
- Professional tuition
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£ 450
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How do the gift vouchers work?
To redeem a gift voucher, its recipient must visit our website, choose a suitable date, and register on the course. We will send a welcome reply email with the booking confirmation, course outline and directions to the studio.
If you have a voucher for a 1to1 tuition – please get in touch. We will arrange everything to suit your calendar and your photography needs.
All our photography gift vouchers are valid for 12 months – giving recipients plenty of time to redeem their gifts.
What happens after I buy a voucher?
It is very important that you provide us with the full name of the gift voucher recipient. If you haven’t done so during the checkout process, please email us. Without that information, we can not print and send the voucher.
Along with the glossy voucher, you will receive a beautiful handmade card, a copy of the course outline and information on how to use the voucher.
There is plenty of space inside the card for your personal message or Christmas wishes.
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I booked the Flower Photography course, what now?
First of all – thank you for booking a class with us!
If you booked a group course, you will shortly receive a confirmation email with the course outline, meeting place and all the joining instructions.
If you booked one-to-one or online tuition, we will email you soon to arrange this training for you.
How can I pay for the Creative Flower course?
Paying for the course is straightforward, secure and only takes a second. After completing the registration process you will be taken to the Order Summary page where you can choose to pay with PayPal using any credit or debit card.
You can also pay by bank money transfer – please email us for details: [email protected].
If you have a gift voucher and would like to use it as part or full payment for the course, please get in touch with your voucher number and we will make a reservation for you.
What should I bring to the course?
All you need to bring for this workshop is your digital camera, a lens, a fully charged battery, and please make sure that you have some free space on the memory card.
But generally, you are welcome to bring as much or as little gear as you like!
If you have a selection of lenses, please get in touch, and we will recommend which lenses will be the most suitable for this class.
Tripods are required, but if you don’t have one, please get in touch. We have three in the studio and can reserve one for you.
Do you offer free camera hire?
Yes, we offer a free camera hire for the duration of all our photography workshops.
This is a popular option as you can learn about all the different camera functions before buying one.
We have Nikon and Canon cameras available.
What happens if I’m late or miss a course?
We start classes promptly and keep to stated hours. Please try to arrive 10 minutes earlier to prepare your camera and all the gear that you have.
If you are running late or can not find us, please let us know so that we can help you with directions. Our studio phone no is 020 8947 8118.
If you find out that you can not make it on the day, we would appreciate it if you notify us as soon as possible. We can try to make some alternative arrangements for you.
If you would like to cancel your attendance and will give us enough notice, we can offer you a full or partial refund. Please visit our FAQ page and read the relevant answers about our refunds and cancellation policy.
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Alternatively, just call us on 020 8947 8118.
Our business hours are Monday to Friday 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
You can also contact us by email – [email protected].
