The work of award-winning photographer, Jason Ingram, encompasses interiors, food and portraits, but he is best known for his strikingly emotive garden and landscape imagery. He graduated in photography from Salisbury College of Art in 1992 and is based in Bristol. Ingram travels widely photographing gardens, food and people for magazines, books and advertising.
In his new book ‘How to photograph gardens: Beautiful images made simple’, he guides the reader to create professional images of their own garden, snap Instagram-worthy shots with an iPhone, and shows the best ways to showcase one’s landscaping business or hobby.
Using techniques developed through 25 years of professional success, Ingram will teach you how to understand light, stabilise photos and skilfully edit images that truly showcase the essence of any garden.
The book covers:
- Essential gear and equipment: Gain an overview of the best camera, lenses and accessories to pack in your bag.
- Mastering light: Explore the methods for manipulating natural light, from beginner to advanced.
- Composition tips and tricks: Combine styling hacks and camera skills for sensational compositions.
- Accessing public gardens: Learn how to gain permission to the most magical garden’s for photography.
- Post-processing and editing: Be introduced to photo editing software that enhance your favourite shots.
With clear, concise, and comprehensive instructions suitable for every skill level, this book will guide you through every stage of creating extraordinary garden photographs.
How to photograph gardens: Beautiful images made simple (Ilex Press) will be released on the 13th of March, 2025.