Last week, I held my first floral photography retreat in North Yorkshire. The stunning Hutton Wandesley Stables twenty minutes from York was the venue I chose to host the three days. A few days of complete floral bliss, laughter and friendship amongst the flowers.

There is nothing more welcoming or cheery than a living Spring wreath decorated with bulbs, violas and primulas to welcome visitors. The Garden centres are bursting with Spring plants so you can be as adventurous as you want with colours and shapes

Escape daily life and indulge yourself in a weekend of pure floral bliss amidst a serene walled garden in beautiful North Yorkshire. Together, we’ll spend several days connecting through creativity, photography and a mutual love of flowers.

The premise of the flower festival has always been about showcasing British grown flowers and sustainability in floral design. No single use plastics, floral foam or imported flowers are used in any of the exhibits.

I love an airy window shot, but there is nothing like a darker, moody set up to bring an image alive. This is where you can explore the story telling in your photography through light and shadow. The painterly quality of the side light is reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age which evokes an emotion that can’t be replicated with bright light.

April is a beautiful time of renewal and awakening in the garden. The perfect time to explore new combinations of colours and to get outside with the camera.

Join Chloé Le Berre of Les Ephemeres and myself for a luxury 6 day retreat in the Loire valley this summer. An escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life crafted to reignite your creative spirit and love of floral design.

As the end of January approaches, the cosy gentle cocoon of the winter will soon be at an end. For me, this month has been one of reflection and settling in to a new home in North Yorkshire.

Shadow and Light at the Strawberry Hill Flower Festival 2023 featuring stunning floral designs from some of the Uk’s leading florists.

I love sharing my love of photography and how I create my imagery. This is what I teach at my floral workshops, but am happy to travel and work with people on their home ground. Learning to read the light and taking photos in your own space goes a long way to successful imagery. Join me on a flower workshop

Flower Photography Workshops Hello everyone. May is one of the most beautiful months in the floral calendar and the tulips very much take centre stage. They’ve been available all year, but there’s nothing like the big, bold homegrown divas. There’s a tulip for everyone from the delicious sorbet tones to the exotic parrots. I grow […]

Creating in Spring with the abundance of flowers available is so inspiring. A few handfuls from the garden bought inside can bring instant joy to the home. Bring just a small posy inside helps us feel more connected to nature and the changing season.

Join me to celebrate Spring with florist Claire Sutton in Lincolnshire. A one day floral photography workshop focussing on tulips. Bulb to Bouquet is a hands on workshop where you will make a bouquet and learn to photograph it using natural light photography.