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During my Flower Photography Seminar/Workshop in PA March 22-24 I will be demonstrating my techniques for using the ArtOGraph Lightpad. I first learned about the Lightpad from fellow photographer Cheryl Slechta who wrote an article about it on the MiniMag. I contacted the company and asked for a couple of the lightpads for my upcoming seminars and they agreed that it would be good exposure for their product. It is a great way to create a high-key look, the Lightpad offers endless possibilities and I have only scratched the surface. I will be bringing two Lightpads for folks to try out at my Flower Photography Seminar.
To create the images above I started with an old Hydrangea and took each delicate petal off of the stem and placed them onto the Lightpad (I didn’t spend a lot of time placing them as I didn’t want them to look too contrived), next I photographed the flowers using my Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital Camera and my Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Autofocus Lens, mounted on my Gitzo GT3530LS Tripod. I chose an f/13 and used mirror lock-up and a remote. I wanted to be sure to capture a very high-key image so I exposed to the far right on my histogram checking carefully not to get too many blinkies (highlight alerts) on my flower petals, by doing so the background would render bright white.
The very top featured image was processed using a slight curve adjustment and Nik Color Efex 4 (use code BAA to save 15%) with the slightest amount of Topaz Simplify. The blue version was processed using Nik Color Efex 4′s Cross Balance Filter- Tungsten to Daylight at a reduced opacity.
Flower Photography Seminar/Workshop March 22-23, 2013 ~ $99 with Denise Ippolito
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I like the delicate images you have created, Denise, and look forward to seeing some more examples in time. Isn’t amazing what creativity digital photography offers us?
That last sentence could be misread. What I should have said is: The creative opportunities offered by digital photography are amazing!
I could also have added: . . . especially in the hands of a talented photographer.
Hi David, Thank you, I appreciate your kind words
We are certainly lucky to live in the digital age!
Brilliant & beautiful!
Intersting product and great photos! I put a ligtbox app on my iPad which also gives a sheet of light but of course, it isn’t as big. I may need to look into the Lightpad because I’m disappointed with my regular lightbox…
This is amazing Denise. Great image!
Hi, Denise, these are beautiful! You’ve inspired me to get my Lightpad out again
Your creativity and willingness to experiment truly result in wonderful images Denise.
Hi Frank, Thanks so much., we went to Lonaconing this weekend past I couldn’t help but think of you and the OMD!
Andrea, I gotta get some Apps! I never use my phone but I need to start
Thanks Phillip, much appreciated.
Hi Cheryl, I can’t wait to try something else out-hopefully I’ll have time this week
Thank you Len, I appreciate it!
Denise: These are super gorgeous!
Thanks Anita!!I appreciate the kind comment.
These are both very beautiful and I really like your processing!
Denise, love the effect from using the lightpad and the arrangement of the blossoms is superb!!!
Thank you Judy and Andrew, much appreciated
Hi Densie, I ordered a lightpad after I read Cheryl Slechta’s article in the minimag but I haven’t used it yet! ….thanks for the further inspiration to do so! I get so many ideas from your blog and mag! These Hydrengea images are delicate and beautiful!
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As usual Denise just beautiful. Simple and complete. I fortunately have an old very good slide light box that works well so I will give some of my more thin or transparent peddles as go.
Hi Susan, thank you and I can’t wait to see your images!
Hi Jim, Thank you kindly! Give it a try, let us know how it woks out!!
Exquisite
Denise, I love your light box flowers! Bryan Peterson showed how to do that with white plexiglas on top of a lit soft box. My problem was finding white plexiglas:(
Thanks John, much appreciated.
Hi Winnie, you could use clear plexiglass and a thin parchment paper(you don’t have to use the paper) with a flash underneath.
Beautiful images Denise! They remind me of dragonfly wings!
Thanks Michael, me too