DSLR Learning Center. Home. Article: Quick Tip: Photographing Flowers. The telephoto macro’s increased lens-to-subject distance allows you to photograph butterflies and other insects along with the flower without disturbing them.
This article has been updated March 21, 2013 to include current product information. As children, we all learned that April showers bring May flowers. As photographers, we know that this change of seasons presents the perfect opportunity to grab a camera and head outdoors to capture the first blooms of spring. From the lowly but lovely dandelion to the exotic Bird of Paradise — and every type of blossom in between — flowers make beautiful subjects with unlimited creative possibilities.