Notification; This news artical is for amature photographers, not profeshionals.

I myself am still an amature but whats going to stop me from sharing my knowledge. I have been studying photography for many years now and do infact know quite a bit. I just havent done much hands on work, hence the reason why my work lacks the pro look.

TIPS FOR SHOOTING FLOWERS.
Its a well knowen fact that for shooting flowers it will requre getting close and personal, meanin useing a macro lense is your best bet. If you don't have enough money to purchase a macro try out the close ups filter kit (it's really not filters, just lenses made to look like thick filters) which will give the macro affect without needed to spend all your hard earned money on one lense, which might break.
Also to get good quality photographs you need good quality equiptment, meaning save up your money and be prepared to make some serious comittment and investments.
-To get unique flower shots, try shooting from new angles that you rarely see, try from underneath even.
-Fake a rain fall by spraying bits of water on it to make it more dramatic.
-Don't go out in the rain, that will run a risk of you damaging your equiptment . Instead go out right after a fresh rain fall and the pictures will still look just as neat.
-Prevent wind from ruining your shot. Inclose ups even the tinyist bit of wind will ruin your shot. Block the flower from the wind with your body.
Be aware of your surroundings, pay for the good stuff , and don't be afraid to get your knees dirty.




CAMERA SHOPPING
Buying your first camera isnt easy, most times people regret there first time buy and end up wanting something else.
My first tip would be go into the local camera shop and talk to the worker to find out whats best for you, what your options are, and to test out your options.
Chances are if you are a female you will want something more lightweight and let it be told, most cameras are quite heavy.
-Canon Rebel XT
-Canon Rebel XTi
-Canon Rebel XSi
-Canon 20 & 30 D
-Nikon D40
-Nikon D40x
-Nikon D60
-Nikon D80

Those few camera are more user friendly and good starter DSLR's go check em' out. I promise that atleast one of those few will be just perfect for you.