Description

On-Demand Digital Workshop: Introduction to Flower Portraiture with Polina Plotnikova FRPS EFIAP

This is a fantastic opportunity to purchase and have access to the video for 3 years, learning at your own pace.

Brand New for Summer 2022, multi award winning flower photography and RHS photography Judge; Polina Plotnikova; shares her secrets and a wealth of knowledge in this brilliant on-demand video workshop that you can enjoy from anywhere in the world, as many times as you like.

In this second in a brand new series of on-demand videos featuring the ever popular Polina.

Key Learning Points:

– Award winning ‘Dancing Flowers’ technique

– Various multiple exposure and intentional camera movement techniques

– what gear you’ll need and where to get it

– an easy light setup to ensure a rich black background

– a powerful one light back lit setup to ensure a crisp white background

The video is broken down into small digestible chapters that you can watch again and again.

The entire series is specifically designed to be very executable in your home with only simple and cost effective gear

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

You will receive further information, a link and a password in a word document attached to your confirmation email when you book – if you do not receive this please email workshops@rps.org

The Tutor: Polina Plotnikova FRPS EFIAP

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”.

2017 – RHS Chelsea Flower Show – Photography Competition: Project “Past Perfect”: Gold Medal 2016 – Pink Lady Food Photographer of The Year: Image “Unstill Life: Category winner

2016 – International Garden Photographer of The Year: Image “The Last Dance: Commended and appears on the book cover

This On- Demand workshop has been produced in partnership with Trade Secrets Live

Image © Polina Plotnikova FRPS EFIAP