How To Make Incredible Fine Art Nature Photography

If you're interested in Nature Art Photography then take your nature photography to the next level with this guide to making incredible fine art nature photography.

Fine Art Nature Photography

Learning photography isn't easy. As such, we often focus on getting things right. However important this is, communicating what we want to say is just as important. So, if you're ready to tell your story here is how to create fine art nature photography.

Defining Fine Art Photography

Before we start let's define a few things. First, what is fine art photography? In essence art photography is any photo created for artistic purposes (vs commercial or practical). That is, a photo created with the purpose of communicating something important. Therefore, in order to create photographic art you need to be intentional.

So then, what is makes art photography into fine art? Largely fine art is subjective. Often it's high-brow but most importantly it's art created by a professional artist that speaks to their knowledge of their craft. In addition, it's work that communicates a message that art critics and others interested in fine art photography find appealing. Again, it's subjective.

Art Is Intentional

Art is intentional, it has purpose. Of course, that's not to say that you must know what the end results will look like beforehand. In fact, say you intend to share a feeling. First, you can do that with meticulous planning. Alternatively, you can do so by channeling that emotion into less technically perfect work. Ultimately, just know that art is a form of communication. Too, that said communication is intentional.

Defining Nature Photography

Nature photography is simply photos of nature. There's nothing more to it. However, if your intention is to create artistic nature photos then the subject might not be nature itself. Instead, it nature can be the location.

The Photo and the Photographer

As a photographer the photos you create tell a story about you. In fact, it's impossible to take a photo without telling the audience something about yourself. It might be your height. Or, it might be that you really like flowers. However, we're often saying far deeper things about ourselves. Embrace this!

Creating Art Photos

You create fine art photos by choosing to tell a story. Of course, this story can appear to be simple. For example, here is a photo of a flower. But, it's not that simple. Something drew you to that flower. First, something drew you to that location.

What is it about this place, this flower, and you that you're trying to say?

Ask what emotions you're feeling and why. Think about what you're experiencing beyond this photo. How are your experiences, past and present, impacting your choice to create this photo?

Photography As Art Therapy

First, let me say that I'm not a therapist. Now, that being said, I recognize the power of art therapy and of photography as therapeutic art. You can work through your experiences with a camera. You can create art nature photographs that tell your story. In fact, you can't create any that don't. So, embrace your emotions. Channel what you're experiencing and make fine art nature photos.

Step By Step Instructions

This is a how-to article. Therefore, you might be looking for step by step instructions on creating fine art nature photos. So, here you are:

1. Find out what you're feeling
2. Let that emotion guide you to a subject
3. Ask why it brought you there
4. Figure out what you want to say with your photo
5. Create the photo with intention
6. Ensure that you've expressed mastery of the medium
7. Present your work for sale
8. Don't forget to tell the story in words too (write an artist statement)
9. Accept constructive criticism
10. Repeat

In Conclusion

To wrap things up, when creating art of any kind, be intentional. As a result, your nature art photography will speak to people. Once more, embrace your emotions and what you're processing in your work. Don't hide from it. Ultimately, what you bring to the work is the most important thing.

I'm professional nature photographer Don Orkoskey. Be sure to take a look at my nature portfolio, bird photos, fine art, and the rest of my work. View the articles on my blog and be sure to follow me on social media accounts:

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