Botanical Still Life Photography
A course by Victoria JanePhotographer, Stylist, and Florist
A course by Victoria Jane, Photographer, Stylist, and Florist
Learn how to style, photograph and retouch a floral still life scene while exploring natural light, color, and composition
The art of botanical still life photography allows you to play with light and shadows to create captivating perspectives. Photographer and florist Victoria Jane has captured beautiful floral images for brands like Brightland, Deux Crane Chocolate, Herlum, and Toby’s Estate Coffee. Through her work, she creates rich, colorful photos with flowers as her muse.
In this course, she teaches you how to take beautiful photos in still life. Discover how to style and shoot a floral scene by exploring lighting techniques, composition, and photography rules. Capture the raw beauty of nature and bring out its vibrant colors in Lightroom.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 20 downloads
Gathering Inspiration
8 minutes, 1 second
Sourcing Props
7 minutes, 48 seconds
Camera Basics for Natural Lighting Photography
5 minutes, 20 seconds
Natural vs Artificial Light
2 minutes, 6 seconds
Preparing Your Background
4 minutes, 1 second
Building Your Still Life
7 minutes, 0 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know Victoria Jane, photographer, stylist, and florist based in Brooklyn, New York. She shares her creative journey that led her to floral photography, and how she developed her style. Hear about the influences that have inspired her work.
First, Victoria talks about how to get your ideas down on paper to channel your creative energy into your photography. Discover what to look for when sourcing props, from solid shapes and vases, to honey and fruit. Learn basic camera techniques that work best for shooting your still life scene. Explore the differences between natural and artificial light, as well as using backdrops to get the most out of your photo shoot.
Next, prepare your background in your chosen location. Learn about color, reflection of light, and how to create visual levels. Build your scene by assembling your props, while taking into consideration composition rules like the rule of thirds, rule of curves, and rule of odds. Time to shoot your still life botanical scene!
When you are happy with the result, it is time to upload your images to Lightroom. Learn basic editing techniques by exploring various digital tools. Wrap up the course by correctly exporting your image and sharing it with the world.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
Style and shoot a still life scene with botanical elements using a variety of photography techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for photographers or hobbyists who want to tap into their creativity and explore styling techniques and still life photography.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of manual photography is required.
To take this course, you need a DSLR camera, access to a light source, and your desired props.
Reviews
- 1 year ago
I recently completed the photography course, and overall, it was a fantastic experience. The course was well-structured, starting with the basics like camera settings (ISO, shutter speed, aperture) and gradually moving into more advanced topics such as composition, lighting techniques etc.
I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to develop their photography skills, whether as a hobbyist or aspiring professional.
- 2 years ago
Good course for beginners. Didnt find it super useful as I was hoping for more insights into flowers.
- 2 years ago
Práctico, sencillo y estimulante.
- 2 years ago
I enjoyed this course! Victoria explaines everything so good and precize with the soothing voice. She inspired me to enjoy the process. Thank you.
- 2 years ago
Un curso demasiado flojo, muy basico, no profundiza en nada.
Since then, she has been able to combine her passion for photography and floral arranging as a freelance photographer. She has collaborated with brands like Brightland, Deux Crane Chocolate, Herlum, and Toby’s Estate Coffee.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
The Setup
- Gathering Inspiration
- Sourcing Props
- Camera Basics for Natural Lighting Photography
- Natural vs Artificial Light
- U3
Your Still Life Scene
- Preparing Your Background
- Building Your Still Life
- Shooting Your Botanical Scene
- U4
Finalizing Your Photos
- Editing in Lightroom
- Exporting Your Final Images
- FP
Final project
- Botanical Still Life Photography
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers foundational techniques in still life and floral photography, guiding you through every step from setup to editing.
You only need a basic camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or even a smartphone), natural or artificial light sources, everyday objects, flowers, and simple props like glassware or fruit.
You'll learn how to combine floral design with still life photography, using color, lighting, and composition to create expressive images and develop your unique style.
No prior floral design experience is required. The course guides you through sourcing, arranging, and photographing flowers for creative still life scenes.
You’ll explore using natural sunlight, controlling light direction, balancing light sources, and camera settings like ISO, aperture, and shutter speed for optimal exposure.
The course teaches you to use color palettes, composition, and everyday objects to convey mood and emotion, helping you tell personal stories through your images.
Yes, the creative principles taught are applicable with any camera, including smartphones. The course emphasizes lighting, composition, and storytelling over equipment.