Dahlias Still Life

The dahlias in the garden this year are really showing off! I decided to cut a few to enjoy on my desk. But of course, first I had to photograph them. I thought they'd make a good subject for a short lesson on selecting a background for a still life. So I created a dahlias still life by lining them up on different surfaces to show how mood can change with the only the background changing. The white balance, processing, and light are all the same. Granted, the arrangements are a bit different. But with three various backgrounds, the moods are decidedly different. I really thought I'd like one much more than the others. And, I do. But it wasn't the one I expected!  Do you have a preference?Backgrounds are just one of the things I'll be discussing in my upcoming still life photography workshop on the California coast in just about five weeks. The dark slate and white marble backgrounds were manufactured by Medium Backdrops

Dahlias still life photography

 dahlias still life in a row on dark blue slatedahlias still life in a row on white marbledahlias still life in a row on weathered wood  

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Are you looking for a break in your everyday? Join me for my Life Exposed still life photography workshop/retreat on the northern California coast this fall. All levels are welcome. It's a still life workshop, a retreat, a getaway, a time to bond with other female photographers, a chance to explore and photograph the area.

 

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Find out more here:  Life Exposed

 Or watch this brief video about the Live Exposed workshop and retreat.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-dGMMjxxY&t=8s[/embed] 

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All landscape, fine art, and still life images are available for purchase.

Please CONTACT ME at nadeen@nadeenflynn.com to purchase prints or schedule your portrait session.

Nadeen Flynn is a published, award winning northern California fine art and portrait photographer. Living in the greater Sacramento area, she specializes in fine art landscape and still life photography as well as high school senior, teen and family portraits. Nadeen’s style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. This retains the timeless features of photography that create family heirlooms. She offers in-person workshops, hourly lessons, and mentoring. While currently living in rural northern California with her husband and a couple thousand walnut trees, she posts regularly to Instagram.

Currently booking high school seniors, couples, and family portraits. Locations include Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Roseville, Rocklin, and Sacramento areas.

(530) 633-7575

 

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