In the Studio: Yellow Tulips
I recently photographed a set of yellow tulips in my studio. The textures in the petals were amazing - so I tried to highlight that in my photos. I thought I'd share some of my photos of the yellow tulips with you today ...
A Visit to Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens
Last week, I took a day off from getting for my show Tulipmania to visit the Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens in Philadelphia's West Fairmount Park. Shofuso has been listed as one of the top Japanese gardens in the United States. It was very peaceful the morning I...
Blue Flax – heliophila coronopfolia
I recently photographed a spectacular set of Blue Flax flowers at a local botanical garden. They were a beautiful shade of blue. Each blossom was exquisite and as a group the whole patch was amazing to see. I thought I'd share the blue flax photos with you today....
Photos From the Road: Street Art in New Orleans
On my recent trip to New Orleans, I spent some time walking around the city looking for and photographing street art. I found everything from murals that covered the side of a building to window boxes showing a Second Line Parade. I loved seeing all the colors and...
Tulip Abstracts
As I’ve been preparing the photos for my Tulipmania show, I’ve been finding myself creating photographs unlike any I’ve ever created before. They focus on the colors, the patterns, and the textures I’m seeing in the flowers. I’ve also been doing some reading about...
In the Studio: Light Pink Van Dyke Tulips
I recently photographed a set of Light Pink Van Dyke Tulips in my studio. The patterns and swirls of colors in the petals of these tulips were amazing so that's what I emphasized in my photos. I thought I'd share some of those photos with you today. ...
A Few More Phalaenopsis Orchids
As promised, here are the rest of the phalaenopsis orchid photos I've recently edited Also known as Moth Orchids, phalaeonopsis orchids are among the most popular orchids. Through selective breeding and hybridization, orchid growers have developed moth orchids in...
Working the Scene: This Time With Flowers
A while back, I shared an article about Working the Scene where I talked about trying different compositions when you’re in the field photographing the landscape. Since then, I’ve gotten a few questions asking if I do the same thing when photographing flowers. And...
Photos from the Road: Musicians in the French Quarter
On my recent trip to New Orleans, I spent some time walking around the French Quarter photographing the various musicians playing in the streets. One of the wonderful things about New Orleans is the music. Where ever you walk in the city, you're likely to hear music...
Join Me for A Morning on A Lavender Farm
Imagine spending a morning photographing and spending time with other flower lovers on the largest lavender farm in Maryland! Imagine yourself photographing among rows of lavender plants in full bloom. Smelling the wonderful aromas. Hearing the songbirds in the woods....
In the Studio: Orange, Yellow, Pink & Green Tulips
I recently photographed a very colorful set of tulips in my studio. Depending on which flower I photographed, I saw shades of orange, yellow, pink, peach, coral or green. I loved all the colors and shapes I saw in the petals. I thought I'd share some of those photos...
Staircase Group Lupines
I recently photographed a spectacular set of Staircase Group Lupines at a local botanical garden. I couldn't believe the shades of pink and purple in the flowers when I saw then. I knew I had to photograph them. Thought I'd share the photos of them with you today...