Re: crediting the gardener (was photo releases)

**"Doreen Howard" g*@charter.net**

Rich Pomerantz wrote:
"Photographers like Richard Felber, Marion Brenner, Saxon Holt, Rob 
Cardillo, and so many other great, creative photographers interpret gardens, 
frequently making them look orders of magnitude better than their own 
creators ever dreamed of. For a garden photographer, the gardener's work is 
a jumping off point, not just a scene to point a lens at."

This is very true, and many times when a garden is photographed, more plants 
and design elements are brought in to create a lush look.  Garden magazines 
sell dreams and ideas, so the photos have to show the best fantasy possible. 
I've been part of shoots where we've worked 12 or 13 hours from first light 
to dusk, shooting the garden in all sorts of light.  And, we've brought in 
dozens and dozens of extra plants to fill in blanks. A photographer's eye is 
of immense help here, to capture a fantasy that will portray the garden at 
its best.  I've also painted fences and buildings, brought in statuary and 
more to enhance the plantings.  Photography is a creative art that require 
much work, not just snapping the shutter.
Doreen Howard

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