Rainy Summer

As a photographer and graphic designer, I challenged myself to create a series of images from specimens that I grew or collected in my garden. This endeavor presents the perfect blend of two of my passions, photography, and horticulture. My approach in this Botanicals series looks at nature through a close-up view of color, form, and texture.
After experimenting with many different approaches to capturing the detail of these images, I discovered the use of a flatbed scanner to accomplish my goal. This allows for greater-than-life scale and clarity of minute details, resulting in a unique perspective for the viewer.
The mushrooms in this piece were a delightful surprise in my garden after a particularly rainy day.