Flower Treasures for still life photography

Fine Artstill life

Apr 3

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Although I enjoy gardening, my flower garden is a learning process. I intended to grow flowers so that I could have a never ending supply of fresh bouquets. That hasn't really happened, but I can find many flower treasures among the weeds and dirt.

Flowers in my Garden

This year I planted some tall bachelor buttons, sweet peas, zinnias, cosmos and a variety of other flowers that have not yet bloomed. There are a few returning blooms, too, like alstroemerias, lavender, yarrow - the perennials.

Flower Challenge

I was feeling a bit discouraged the other day while watering. It just didn't seem like there were many blossoms as I had expected for this time of year. So I challenged myself to find some flower treasures and make a small bouquet. One of my favorite new fillers is the oregano from the herb garden that has gone to seed. I'm pretty happy with my little pot of blossoms!

"Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower."

~ Hans Christian Andersen

Flower Treasures

flower bouquet in green patina pot up close

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Nadeen Flynn is an award winning northern California portrait and fine art photographer. Living in the greater Sacramento area, she specializes in fine art landscape and still life photography as well as high school senior, teen and family portraits. Nadeen’s style is authentic, fresh and personality-driven. This retains the timeless features of photography that create family heirlooms. She offers in-person workshops, hourly lessons, and mentoring. While currently living in rural northern California with her husband and a couple thousand walnut trees, she posts regularly to Instagram.

Currently booking high school seniors, couples, and family portraits. Locations include Yuba City/Marysville, East Nicolaus, Wheatland, Lincoln, Woodland, Roseville, Rocklin, and Sacramento areas.

(530) 633-7575