Studio Flowers

Spent a bit of time yesterday with the studio setup shooting some of VE Flowers creations.  As I usually shoot her flowers outdoors in more natural surroundings it was great to be able to control the light and get some nice clean backgrounds.  On the other hand it was challenging to get interesting compositions, I think I managed a few decent shots in the end?

This shabby chic enamel bucket would be perfect for flower girls.

Flower Wand, a really nice mix of colours and textures employed here

This flower wand is a great idea for flower girls as it is light and easy to carry all day and looks very elegant

The centre of the rose had  some beautiful soft tones and lovely curves 

This tulip bouquet was used in a photo shoot a couple of days before and was looking a little bit tired but the colours were still glorious

Amazing what you (well what Vicky) can do with a few daffodils and a bit of ribbon 

Experimented a bit with my blue background, doesn't work with all flowers the bright yellow looks great against it here

"The Tulip Swan Song"  With craned necks there was just enough life left in them for this vibrant display

I didn't bother putting the macro lens on, I sort of wish I had now, this was taken with the 24-70mm

One of the few tulips left standing at the end of the shoot

Wedding Bouquets at Cley Church

A few photos of a wedding bouquet of roses and freesias taken around Cley Church.

The hugely impressive Church of St Margaret's overlooks the Village Green.

The largest church in the Glaven Valley, in medieval times, St Margaret's looked down over the harbour.

I thought the deep red of the roses contrasted nicely with the flint walls and the wooden gates with the cross in the centre made for some good spots on which to place the bouquet.

Wedding Bouquets

Vicky was asked by a long time friend to produce the bouquets and button-holes for her wedding and once again she did an amazing job.  I know I am biased but I think she is very talented and when she is finished saving Britain's wildlife in her current job her calling must be floristry.

As well as adding structure, using contorted willow brought in the winter theme 

The Bridesmaid's bouquet included Eucalyptus, Veronica, Avalanche and Akito Roses

The groom's buttonhole 

The green bell shaped Moluccella, or Bells of Ireland as it is more commonly known, originates from Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean and is a member of the mint family

In the Studio - Vicky (and Oz)

A few shots from last weekend in the studio with Vicky and a very unwilling Oz.  Never work with animals and children they say, well give me children any day!!!

The only shot where Oz managed to look at the camera