Andrea Gilpin | Flower Photography Workshops in Wales

Andrea Gilpin offers two types of flower photography courses ideal for florists, growers and makers, depending on the kind of camera they use:

1Take beautiful images using your DSLR or mirrorless camera

What to expect on a day with Andrea

You’ll start with the fundamentals of taking creative control of your camera, covering:

• Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO – understanding how these settings work together

• Light and composition – how to work with light to create compelling images

From there, you’ll practice photographing both inside and outside, applying what you’ve learned to various setups

Practical Sessions

• Practice how to set up the best photographic area in your workspace

• Photograph subjects (both inside and outside) -experimenting with different backdrops, lighting conditions, and compositions

• Use a selection of props to tell a visual story through your images

For those interested, you can also explore how to use:

• Artificial light, diffusers, and reflectors to enhance your shots when needed

• Editing software – a brief introduction to editing 

What to Bring

The course is designed for cameras that allow aperture priority or manual mode, including DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or bridge cameras

• Not sure if your camera is suitable? Email Andrea the make and model!

• If you have a tripod, bring it along (Andrea also has some available to borrow)

Extras

A workshop handout summarising key concepts will be provided

2 Take beautiful images & video with your phone

During the day

You will:

• Look into the settings that can be changed on phones – to help you take better images and video

• Learn about different types of light and how to work with them effectively

• Practice a wide range of composition techniques to create stronger images

• Experiment with backdrops, lighting, composition, and simple props to tell a visual story

• Understand when and how to use artificial light, diffusers, and reflectors

• Use easy-to-follow free editing apps to refine and polish images

This workshop is suitable for all phone cameras – no matter the model or age! You’ll also receive printed workshop handouts covering the key concepts, so you can continue practicing after the day ends.

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🌿 Craft: Botanical Flower Photography, Smartphone Video Curation, DSLR Camera Controls, Creative Prop Styling & Digital Editing Apps
🌿 Location: Independent Photography Studio & Learning Hub based in Presteigne, Powys, Welsh Borders, UK