Do Fake Flowers Photograph Well?

Photographing Fake Flowers

Choosing whether to use natural or fake flowers at your wedding venue can be a hard decision to make. Depending on the quality of the photographs you want to take, your taste and the availability of different flower products at your disposal, we have some pro-tips here to help you make the right choice. Both real and fake flowers have their pros and cons… read on to learn about these factors and how they come into play in photography.

Advantages of Fake Flowers

Fake flowers do not have allergens

You and your guests need not worry about sneezing helplessly during your wedding vows. Artificial flowers will also blend it beautifully at the ceremony. The audience in attendance will more than likely have their eyes glued to the beautiful bride as she makes her way down the aisle!

Fake flowers are flexible

You can bend and arrange them in different ways that are not possible when using real flowers. Depending on the ideas, different styles, and direction you want your overall look to take, it is a good idea to consider using fake flowers. There are so many different colours and varieties to choose from when it comes to fake flowers. You’re spoilt for choice!

Fake flowers are available in many styles

You can order fake flowers days or even months before the real wedding day. You don't have to worry about them losing their beauty the longer they stay at the venue. This will give you ample time to style them and make them match your wedding theme for the perfect look.

Fake flowers are adaptable to every season of the year

You can have your wedding during summer or winter without worrying about your flowers spoiling before the celebrations are over. With fake flowers, you have the privilege of inspecting them before the wedding day too. You’re no longer limited to only using flowers that are in season - you have so much more freedom to choose whatever your heart desires.

Fake flower bouquets are lighter

You can carry them around most of the time. Heavy bouquets of real flowers will make you tired quickly, and you may end up not enjoying your big day.

Fake flowers are durable

After the wedding, you can choose to keep them safe and even use them later. Whether you are celebrating your second anniversary of your 30th year in marriage. This means you will have a keepsake to remind you of your special day… and you can use them to decorate your home.

Disadvantages of Fake Flowers

Do not produce a natural scent

If you intend to use artificial flowers, you may will miss the aroma that real flowers can give. Many people get around this by adding scent to their fake flowers. This is obviously something you don’t need to do with real flowers.

May not be the desired quality

If you purchase budget fake flowers, they will not have the high quality you may want for your event. The best faux flowers look real, no matter how close you look at them. It's almost impossible to recognise their fabric texture. The texture of cheap and nasty artificial flowers may spoil the close-up, intimate shots your photographer takes

Some fake flowers are also expensive and sometimes you may have no option but to buy low-quality ones. Once you decide to use fake flowers instead of real flowers, it's wise to get the best quality that you can afford. The more money you spend, the higher the quality of flowers. This will also mean you can use them long after the big event has concluded.

May not be suitable for your venue

On the rare occasion, some wedding reception venues will not allow you to use fake flowers for your celebration, especially those next to the ocean. This is because they may be easily blown into the water. Before choosing a photo shoot site, you should inquire first if there are any limitations based on the location, then choose your faux flowers.

Advantages of Real Flowers

Freshly cut flowers have a unique and unbeatable scent. Real flowers can also look better if you are lucky enough to get some in season. Real flowers will always photograph well no matter how close to them you are. Certain features of real flowers are almost impossible to replicate — their natural steady movement in the wind, soft texture, and natural beauty. You can choose to press or preserve the real flowers to be a beautiful reminder of the moment you married your spouse too.

Disadvantages of Real Flowers

You should definitely try to ensure your florist does not arrive late to the venue because real flowers can wither and wilt quickly. Do your research well before choosing one for your special occasion. Heat can also make real flowers wither and lose their beauty extremely fast. You will have to keep them in the shade, inside a vase of water as you wait for the right time to take them to their position.

It is very not very fun for you, if you are allergic to some real flowers either. You must ensure that you spend considerable time around different flowers to know the ones you are not allergic to. It's best to choose one that don’t affect you in any way. Real flowers may also be out of season if you want to use a certain type at a certain time of year. The only option then is to select a fake flower that replaces the out-of-season natural flower you want in your bouquet.

Artificial Flowers Photoshoot Arrangement

Hand-Held in Fashion Shoots

You can have your model holding a beautiful artificial bouquet during a photoshoot. There is a wide variety of flower colours you can choose from when working with the fashion you are featuring. You can use country-styled, native flowers or some elegant classical looking arrangements with your favourite classic flowers like carnations or roses.

Blurred Backgrounds for Super Focused Shots

If you want to shoot some products up close, artificial flowers make for beautiful background texture. If you arrange the flowers perfectly, they will give your photo an incredible backdrop, especially if you have focused intensely on the item. You should choose a texture and colour that will help your featured item look outstanding and exciting, matching the theme of your special day.

Exciting Additions to Flat Lay Photos

Another unique feature of fake flowers, especially in their bloom time, is their ability to enhance the beauty of flat lay photography. Place them in a strategic position with the subject of your photo, and they will add a point of interest that adds a highlight to your photograph. Fake flowers will most certainly give your photo subject a feminine touch, whether it be fashion, stationery, or craft.

Beautiful Settings for a Homeware or Furniture Shoot

To achieve a fresher, brighter, and more modern look for your photo set, you should match and arrange the flowers to suit the decor. You can place them neatly on your coffee table, in your lounge area, or surrounding other statement pieces in your home. They will enhance the beauty and style of your homeware or real estate photos.

A Spot to Hold the Tiny Details

You may want to take some lovely photos of your jewellery like earrings, dainty necklaces, or rings. You can hang them limply on beautiful fake flowers and photograph them nice and closely. This is a marvellous way to display your precious jewels on a fantastic backdrop. You should select soft textures and feminine colours for the artificial flowers you use to give a great pop of colour and to complement the jewellery being shot.

What Are Fake Flowers Made Of?

Silk

Silk is a soft and flexible material, and it doesn’t require continuous maintenance like deep clean or dusting. Silk captures the realism of natural flowers, although they can tear and wear out quicker than other faux alternatives. Most people prefer using silk wedding flowers because of their natural fibres and hypoallergenic qualities.

Plastic

This material is firm yet flexible enough to sway along in the wind. These are quite easy to clean with a damp cloth, requiring just a few wipes. Typically, plastic artificial flowers are made from polyurethane.

Latex

Latex is a modern and sometimes better replacement for both plastic and silk. It’s malleable, has uneven outlines, captures veins, and has some natural flaws that are also present in real flowers. This makes them look more authentic. This also gives the flowers a real-touch quality so they don’t just look real, they also feel real. 

A metal wire is fixed inside most of the fake flower stems to allow you to twist and bend the bulbs and make them look realistic. Some flowers have individual stems, allowing you to control your arrangements completely. Trimming into various heights is a simple trick that will give you a complete and more realistic presentation.

Types Of Fake Flowers

While there are so may different varieties and products to choose from, here is a short snipped of the range we have.

Fake Tulips

Fake tulips look eye-catching and vibrant, and you can easily confuse them with real ones. They are generally made from polyurethane which appear very realistic, while the stems consist of steel wires covered in plastic to make them flexible. We sell these in sets of six and often come in a variety of colours and sizes.

They come either with or without a vase, so it’s worth checking out both types. They are also effortless to maintain since you only need to rinse them with cool water or a wet cloth to wipe them and remove the dust from their petals.

Fake Lavenders

With lavenders, your room gets a beautiful rustic touch which keeps your space looking awesome. You can use fake lavender branches to fill your pots which work best as centrepieces for tables. It’s never easy to tell whether these flowers are artificial or not. These are great for smaller areas in your home or office that need a touch of low maintenance greenery and colour.

Fake Orchids

One of our most popular categories!
Real orchids need a lot of attention and bloom only for one month. On the other hand, artificial orchids can stay in great shape throughout the whole year. They are usually made of high grade polyurethane, latex or sill.

High-Quality Fake Flowers Photograph Well

Brides and photographers alike often prefer high-quality fake flowers as wedding flowers. This is because good-quality faux flowers not only look great in photos but also store well and can be used for a long time after the event has concluded. Check out Artificial Plant Shop to explore the many variety of options there are today for fake flowers.

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