My Story
My Story
Hey there, I'm Rebecca
I went to art school, got married, ran a wedding photography business, and become a mother to two precious boys. Parenting has many challenges, and it’s led me on a journey to nurture the calm in my life. I’ve discovered that when I seek a state of ease and make time to get grounded, I can be the kind, patient and peaceful person I hope to be.
How did I discover I loved flowers?
On a bright afternoon at my in-laws, I noticed a crystal vase full of pink and red dahlias, picked from the garden. Randomly, I picked them up, put them by the window and took a few photos. On reviewing the images, I decided I needed to photograph more, so I did. I’ve been adoring flowers ever since. I even started growing them myself!
I kept photographing flowers but I didn’t really know why - I mean other than I liked photographing beautiful things! I knew I wanted to make art that was meaningful. Not just a portrait of a flower but something beyond that. Art that could communicate something special to others.
I started to realise...
When I work with flowers - whether planting, picking, arranging, admiring - I have the best time. I’m happy, I’m smiling and I feel calm. Being with flowers, takes me into the present moment and grounds me.
Things began to make sense… my images of flowers, do a very similar thing. They take me back to those feelings and experiences I have when I’m in the presence of flowers. I feel joy, calm, and they remind me to pause, and take a breath. Pausing, I’ve come to learn, is a powerful tool for getting grounded and finding calm in times of stress.
I’m so grateful to create photographs that can evoke special feelings within you. It brings me joy that I can capture a feeling in a photograph so you can experience it whenever you like.
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