by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 30, 2021 | Flower Portraits
Cosmos © 2021 Patty Hankins
This is another photograph in my series of flowers photographed as portraits with custom backgrounds designed to highlight what I see as the personality of the flowers. For this photo, I was struck by how the one cosmos in the center stands out from all the others – not just because it is a different color, but because it was putting it’s petals forward. It reminded me of a strong woman – leading others fearlessly – to do what she knows is right – not worrying about what others will think.
Flower from Plantmasters, a local flower farm in Maryland.
Background textures from The Coffeshop Blog.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Mar 2, 2021 | Flower Portraits
Zinnia © 2021 Patty Hankins
This is another photograph in my series of flowers photographed as portraits with custom backgrounds designed to highlight what I see as the personality of the flowers. For this zinnia, I wanted to emphasize the soft pinks in the petals and feeling of a heritage flower. The flower reminded me of a woman who loves vintage – clothing, home decor, etc – and is happy to quietly share her love of vintage and not worry about competing with all the women showing off their latest and greatest attire and trends.
Flower from Plantmasters, a local flower farm in Maryland.
Background textures from The French Kiss Collection
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 12, 2021 | Flower Portraits
Poppy Anemone © 2021 Patty Hankins
In recent months, I’ve been experimenting with photographing flowers as portraits with custom backgrounds designed to highlight what I see as the personality of the flowers. For this poppy anemone, I wanted to emphasize the soft purples in the petals and the greys in the seeds. To me, the flower just felt like a visit will a gentle friend, who no matter how long it’s been since we last talked, the conversation picks up right where it left off.
Flower from Plantmasters, a local flower farm in Maryland.
Background textures from The French Kiss Collection
