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Flower Photography 101 – Choosing Containers

February 25, 2022 By Rona Leave a Comment

25 Feb

There are so many different types of containers available nowadays for flower arranging. In this blog post and accompanying video, we’re going to look at 14 factors that you may like to consider when choosing the most appropriate vessel for your flowers, in particular when you’re photographing them.

Proportion

When you look at an arrangement as a whole, there is a general guideline in floristry that the container should be one third in height and the flowers two thirds in height of the overall design.… Read more

How to Take Beautiful Flower Photos with Your Phone

February 18, 2022 By Rona Leave a Comment

18 Feb

Taking quality flower photos to market your business, especially when you’re pressed for time, is so important. Not just that but they’re also a great way of telling your unique story and recording your work.

Master the five tips below and you’ll be well on your way to capturing your flowers beautifully.

SHOOT IN NATURAL LIGHT

Take the time beforehand to find out which space in your shop, studio or home is north facing with a big window and lots of natural light if you’re in the northern hemisphere.… Read more

Flower Photography | iPhone Version | Online Course

January 31, 2022 By Rona Leave a Comment

31 Jan

I’m thrilled to open registration for my Flower Photography online course for iPhones. If you’d like to learn how to take quality flower photos on your iPhone, then please do join us. Below you’ll find all the details about this brand new course:

BACKGROUND

Join me on an inspirational online course in the comfort of your home or workspace and learn how to successfully capture the transient beauty of flowers using your iPhone. It’s a self-paced online course. So you can start and work through the lessons whenever you wish.… Read more

Botanical Dyed Silk Ribbons & Materials | Lancaster & Cornish | Sian Cornish

January 25, 2022 By Rona Leave a Comment

25 Jan

Botanical dyer Sian Cornish shares her small business journey. After many years working in manufacturing and the construction industry, the recession led to her setting up Lancaster & Cornish, creating beautiful hand-dyed silk products.

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SHOW NOTES

Visit the My Small Business & Me website.… Read more

From the NHS to Becoming a Farmer Florist with Sarah Whiting

January 18, 2022 By Rona Leave a Comment

18 Jan

Farmer florist Sarah Whiting shares her small business journey. After working for many years in senior management in the NHS, she took redundancy. And having always been a keen gardener, spent time in her garden. Then seven years ago, she decided to set up Nettlewood Flowers.

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