The Herb Shop, Central Market, Lancaster, Pennsylvania – New Photo

On a recent trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania I spent some time photographing at the Central Market. Founded in 1730, Central Market is oldest continuously operated farmer’s market in the country! The market is currently housed in a Romanesque Revival style building constructed in 1889. Within the market, 65 vendors sell everything from meat to produce, flowers to baked goods, and everything in between. The market is open on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. If you’re in Lancaster, it’s well worth taking time out to visit the market (and get something to eat).

The Herb Shop booth was one of my favorite places to photograph. Their display of shelves and jars was perfect for photographing still lifes. I could easily have spent an hour photographing at just this one booth. I loved the combination of tea infusers, jars of teas, herbs and spices, and even a few catnip toys. I loved the layers of interest the shop owner created in the display.