Part of the beauty of flowers is their delicate and ephemeral nature. As such, floral beauty is transient and will eventually wilt and fade.  But just as we wear sunscreen to prevent premature aging, the aging process for flowers can be slowed!  Here I will detail how you can get the longest life out of your flower crown. First, it is important that your crown is created using the freshest flowers possible.  Here at Petals By Pedal we grow many of our crown materials in ho

1. Take your photographs on a cloudy day. Sure, its easier to get outside when the sun in shining, but an overcast sky can provide some of the lushest light for photographing flowers, allowing the greens to pop and the colors to saturate better than they might on a super sunny day. 2. Frame your flower up close. You may want to slow your visual world down and focus on a single bloom. In this case, choose a shallow depth of field and get in as close as possible to your subjec

"The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul." --Alfred Austin Every year, the day after Christmas, I find myself reaching for my seed catalogues. Sitting by a cozy fire while it snows outside, all I can think about is the Spring: soaking in the sun, hearing the birds chatter in the trees, and feeling a cool breeze. These daydreams provide a striking contrast to the interior