a workshop
flowers in focus
A distinct floral workshop exploring the art of design and the craft of capturing it.
lead by a passionate group of flower enthusiasts from across California, we proudly introduce to you:
flowers in focus
***SOLD OUT***
more about this workshop
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North & East Bay, San Fransisco
The Borrowed Garden (day 1) & Puck’s Garden (Day 2)
April 9th to 10th
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A two-day, hands-on class focused on exploring floral design and learning the fundamentals of capturing your work with a camera.
Tour two beautiful local flower farms with spring blooms.
Watch demos from two designers and create your own bouquets and centerpieces.
Dive into photography with us and learn the basics (we recommend bringing your own camera or renting one).
While it isn’t necessary to have a film or digital camera, you’ll get the most out of this workshop if you do!
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All three of us have a deep love for photography, especially when it comes to capturing flowers. They are one of the hardest subjects to successfully portray, and we wanted to open up this world of art to anyone who may be interested and hasn’t quite jumped in yet, or anyone who is just starting to play with this medium.
“The Phone is where photos go to die; we need to restore a sense of meaningful intention to how we capture and preserve our images.” -eleanor
Meet the Team
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Lindsey
FARMER, FLORIST, & PHOTOGRAPHER
Lindsey has been working with flowers and farming all over California for the past 10yrs plus, but was always a photographer first. After studying fine art with a focus on film photography at UC Santa Cruz, she shifted her energy towards agriculture with her first flower farm job in 2014. Ever since she has been delving deeper into the world of growing and arranging locally grown flowers, and of course always photographing all the beauty along the way. <3
Gear: A random old 35mm pentax someone gifted me (which happens a lot when you are a film photographer because no one knows how to use them anymore), Medium format Hasselblad, and my dad’s old Nikon DSLR.
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Karis
FLORIST & PHOTO ENTHUSIAST
Flowers were an instant love of mine over 6 years ago as I studied plant science, and once I discovered the art of using botanical materials to create art I was hooked for life. After juggling flower farming & freelance floristry for a few years, I wanted to focus full-time on weddings/events so I moved to Southern CA. Now I proudly own my own floral business focusing on artful florals on the central coast.
My journey with photography is even longer. I first picked up a camera in 6th grade. A few thousand shots later, I was enchanted with pairing my two favorite mediums together and never looked back.
Gear: DSLR Canon Rebel T6, 35mm film Nikon FE2
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Eleanor
FLOWER FARMER & PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (albeit, retired)
Photography has woven in and out of my life for the past 25 years. Focusing on print, editorial, and storytelling, I’ve been featured in a few publications and had the privilege of working with wonderful stylists, business owners, and artists. Over the past 10 years, I’ve been honing my skills in horticulture and flowers, shifting my focus to the soil. Instead of setting aside the camera, I discovered a new subject—complex and beautiful—that sparked a new wave of inspiration.
Gear: 120mm film Mamiya RB67, 35mm film Canon FTQL, DSLR Canon 30d
Favorite Lens: Canon 50mm f1.4
Why are we obsessed with film? And why should you be too?
Nothing tells a story quite like a film photograph. A beautiful film photo of anything in the right light will instantly create a scene that is dreamy & magical. There is a solid and timeless quality to film, a loud noise that cuts through the static of the thousands of digital images or videos we watch every day. We hope we can continue to honor this age-old medium & pair it with some of the most naturally beautiful materials in the world.
No camera? We have a solution for that.
Not ready to invest in a film camera yet? Renting is a great way to start!
Here are three websites where you can rent a camera and explore this art form with our guidance.
Rentals:
Investment
Two days of floral and photography instruction. See more details under the ticket link. Payment plans available.
$1550
What to expect
Day 1
Intros - Farm Tour (The Borrowed Garden) - Film Chat -
Bouquet Demo (by Karis & Lindsey) -Guided Bouquet
Design Time - Photography Play- Film Chat
*Light lunch & drinks provided
day 2
Intros - Farm Tour (Puck’s Garden) - Film Chat -
Centerpiece Demo (by Karis & Lindsey) -Guided Centerpiece
Design Time - Film Chat - Photography Play - Q+A -
Goodbyes
*Light lunch, dessert, & drinks provided
General warning!
We are three very passionate, nerdy, soil-obsessed folks. You will need to come to this workshop prepped for sunshine & outdoor activities, roaming around in the garden, general film obsession chit-chat, & lots of enthusiasm.
