Playing with light and florals.


There is just something magical about a warm, and abundantly colourful greenhouse in the middle of summer. Some of my fondest memories are summers spent with my maternal grandmother. She has the greenest thumb and a real knack for growing beautiful flowers and yummy vegetables alike. I vividly remember sneaking into my grandmother's greenhouse, cracking off her shallots, and running away eating them as if they were the hottest commodity going. Anyone who knows me knows that I absolutely despise onions, but for some reason nan Rose's shallots always hit the spot. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit the green thumb -- all of that was passed down to my sister Hilary. However, I did gain an appreciation for the beauty and fragility of flowers. It amazes me how something so delicate can flourish if given just the right care and attention.


So, a morning spent at the local greenhouse (@birdhousegardenmarket) sounded like the perfect way to spend a Sunday to me! I had the idea for this session and immediately knew Mckenzie (@lureofthelabradorwildflowers) would be the perfect model. I mean, her Instagram name is a dead giveaway isn't it? Not only did she bring her beauty, natural modelling abilities, and half of her wardrobe, she brought her own creativity which completely enriched this session.


Rather than go for neutral colours in her outfits which is my typical go to, I decided having a range of outfits that were pastel toned would be perfect. The pastel tones act to enhance the beauty of the florals surrounding her, but are muted enough that they don't distract from the colours of the flowers. It was a sunny day which added an element of challenge since we had to work with the sun beaming through the greenhouse. At first I was a little intimidated as any photographer's best and worst friend is light. Harsh full-sun morning light adds an extra element of fun. We quickly learned the angles of the greenhouse to shoot from. Mckenzie was such a great sport, with a tremendous eye, and helped me move around the flowers to set up each shot.


After a few outfit changes and about an hour of shooting, here is the final result! I'm very pleased with them as they create nostalgic feelings of joy, and represent the many colours of summer. It was outside of my comfort zone in the sense that both intense colour and light were at play, and typically I lean towards neutral and muted tones. However, it felt like an injustice to the beauty of the florals to mute their idyllic pigmentation.


Hope you enjoy!


-Hannah


Maxi dress in golden yellow shown in greenhouse setting with hanging flower baskets and potted plants.
Garden greenhouse scene with light blue dress amid vibrant orange and white blooming flowers.
Side profile view showing light blue formal dress against backdrop of white and orange flowers.
Fashion portrait in terra cotta jumpsuit holding potted plant in greenhouse with orange blooming flowers.
A close-up shot in a greenhouse with red flowers and hanging baskets framing a yellow dress.
Greenhouse fashion scene with flowing yellow dress and potted succulent among hanging flower baskets.
White and orange flowers frame greenhouse scene with lush greenery.
A woman in a mustard yellow maxi dress poses in a greenhouse filled with vibrant red flowers and greenery.
Colorful display of pink, red, and orange flowers with white orchids hanging overhead in greenhouse.
A woman in a mustard dress tends to hanging flowers in a greenhouse filled with blooms.
Elegant light blue maxi dress with plunging neckline photographed in garden setting with hanging floral displays.
White-shirted figure holding potted plant amidst lush greenhouse flora and hanging baskets.
Light blue formal dress with cross-back design photographed among garden flowers.
Mustard yellow sundress shown in garden setting reaching toward hanging flower baskets.
Long blue dress creates ethereal look in garden walkway lined with colorful hanging planters.
Flowing blue maxi dress creates elegant silhouette in flower-lined greenhouse pathway.
Light blue formal dress contrasts beautifully with orange and white flowers in greenhouse setting.
Elegant garden portrait with mustard dress and decorative potted plant amidst colorful hanging flower baskets.
Figure in white button-down shirt and blue skirt carries a potted plant through a greenhouse walkway.
Long mustard dress captured in greenhouse setting while holding small potted plant among flowers.
Serene greenhouse portrait with powder blue dress surrounded by hanging flowers and greenery.
Back view of ice blue gown with crossed straps showing elegant open back design.
Model in flowing light blue dress poses gracefully among hanging flower baskets in a greenhouse setting.
Summer fashion portrait in yellow dress against wooden bench with colorful flowering greenhouse backdrop.
A woman in a flowing yellow dress poses between rows of hanging flowers in a greenhouse.
Artistic greenhouse portrait featuring mustard dress against backdrop of colorful flowering plants.
Vibrant flowers in a greenhouse setting with white orchids hanging above and red and orange blooms below.
Back view of light blue dress with crossover detail surrounded by vibrant flowers in greenhouse.
Cross-back light blue dress captured from behind among white floral arrangements.
Greenhouse fashion photo featuring light blue cross-back dress among white flowering plants.
Orange flowers and white orchids create striking contrast in greenhouse setting.
Powder blue formal dress photographed in garden path with hanging floral arrangements.
Greenhouse fashion shoot with flowing yellow dress surrounded by vibrant orange and pink blooming flowers.
White daisies bloom in foreground of greenhouse with hanging flower baskets.
Person in blue cross-back top tends to hanging flower baskets in greenhouse.
White flowers and greenery surround greenhouse walkway with hanging baskets.
Elegant blue dress stands out against rustic greenhouse setting with colorful floral displays.
Fashion portrait in yellow dress amid lush greenhouse setting with blooming orange and pink flowers.
Flowing mustard yellow gown in greenhouse setting surrounded by vibrant orange flowers and greenery.
Style photoshoot featuring a flowing mustard yellow dress and potted succulent in a sunlit greenhouse setting with hanging flowers.
Garden portrait showing blue cross-back dress reaching up to white flowering baskets in greenhouse setting.
Light blue athletic top with cross-back detail shown among white and orange flowers in a greenhouse.
Person in terracotta jumpsuit carries potted plant through greenhouse filled with colorful flowers.
Person holding a snake plant in black pot while wearing coral jumpsuit in a greenhouse setting.
Elegant pose in powder blue maxi dress amidst colorful greenhouse flowers and hanging baskets.
Vibrant orange and red flowers create beautiful greenhouse display.
Dreamy greenhouse photo featuring soft blue dress among blooming orange and white flowers.

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Bright orange and red flowers frame a greenhouse portrait among hanging baskets.
Athletic wear detail shot showing cross-back straps among white flowers in greenhouse setting.