DIY Soft focus filter

Vaseline Lens Art: Mastering Selective Soft Focus in Professional Botanical Photography Smearing petroleum jelly across cling film transforms clinical botanical macro shots into ethereal, impressionistic masterpieces. We balance this analog diffusion with surgical focus on the centre Of the subject, using tethered Capture One previews to refine the tactile contrast between razor-sharp textures and the dreamlike, glowing bleed of backlit floral petals. Sculpting botanical forms into timeless, moody masterpieces of light. I show how compelling and impactful visual narratives can be created through innovative techniques. Advanced techniques for studio lighting, moving beyond fundamental setups to create more dynamic and intricate images. How nuanced control over light can dramatically elevate the mood and impact of tabletop and still life photography. How to use studio flash / strobes / speed light / flash gun or continuous lighting to light a photo art image on a table top. Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format camera used for studio sill life photography. Studio photography lighting techniques for Still Life, Visual Art, Products. Lighting techniques to add interest to still life photography. Everything is covered from studio lighting, through the tethered capture in Capture one software, to the final image in Adobe Photoshop. Whether it’s studio flash, speedlight, strobe, or daylight, easy techniques simply demonstrated. 3’ Octobox flash. Cling film / Vaseline. Phase One XF iQ3 100MP Medium format Camera. 80mm f2.8 Lens (50mm on full frame format). 475B Pro Geared Tripod with 410 Junior Geared Head. Phase One capture one software.