The Art of Garden Photography

a book by Ian Adams

Every gardener who seeks to capture the fleeting moments of perfection in plants and gardens must inevitably turn to photography. In this remarkably clear and informative book, celebrated photographer Ian Adams provides detailed instruction in every aspect of the art and craft of garden photography, from selecting the right equipment to starting a garden photography business.

Chapters include such topics as digital cameras, film, filters, sharpness, exposure, abstracts, close-ups, lighting, preparing the garden, garden structures, gardens through the seasons, finding fine gardens, and making color prints. Filled with the author’s first-hand experience and expert wisdom, The Art of Garden Photography is certain to be a treasured reference for gardeners and garden photographers.

Media reviews of this book:

“Adams drew on his experience teaching workshops and seminars to write a guide that’s thorough and easy to understand.”

—Mary Beth Breckenridge, Orange County Register, April 23, 2005

"[Adams] shares a wealth of information including equipment, film and filters, digital cameras, lighting, composition, shooting indoors and at night and making color prints."

—Suzanne Hively, April 21, 2005

“Adams drew on his experience teaching workshops and seminars to write a guide that is thorough and easy to understand.”

—Mary Beth Breckenridge, The Orange County Register, April 23, 2005

“There are few individuals more qualified than Mr. Adams in writing a book about nature photography.”

—Joe Schroer, American Peony Society, May 2005

“Ian Adams handles the problem of explaining film based and digital photography superbly in answering the many questions of his workshop students.”

—Joanne S. Carpender, NGC Book Review Chairman, National Garden Clubs, April 1, 2005

Publishing details:

Paperback, 200 pages, 8-½" x 11", 147 color photos

©2005, Timber Press, ISBN 0-88192-680-9

About Ian Adams

Ian Adams is a photographer, writer, and teacher who conducts garden photography workshops and seminars.

Ordering information:

The Art of Garden Photography (Paperback) (B-040)
Each $24.95
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