by hankinslawrenceimages | Jun 9, 2017 | Lamiaceae Family
I spent a few wonderful hours photographing with other members of the DC Flower Safari at the Soleado Lavender Farm in Dickerson, Maryland on Sunday morning. There were several varieites of lavender in bloom, plus a pond with relections and lots of wildlife. We all had a wonderful time photographing.
I thought I’d share a few of my photos from the farm with you today.
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Lavender © 2017 Patty Hankins
Reflection at the Pond © 2017 Patty Hankins
Since there are so many varieties of lavender planted at Soleado Lavender Farm, there should be lavender in bloom through at least the middle of July. In additional to photographing at the farm, you can pick your own lavender at the farm, or you can buy soaps, lotions and other products made from farm-grown lavender.
I will be teaching photography workshops at the Soleado Lavender Farm on June 24 and July 8. We’ll spend a little time talking about photographing lavender and then head into the fields to photograph. The workshops run from 8 to 11 AM and are limited to 15 participants in each workshop. You can find more information about the workshops and register for either of them on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/morning-lavender-farm-workshops/
Not sure if one of these workshops is right for you, just drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Apr 18, 2017 | Workshops
Imagine spending a morning photographing and spending time with other flower lovers on the largest lavender farm in Maryland!
Imagine yourself photographing among rows of lavender plants in full bloom. Smelling the wonderful aromas. Hearing the songbirds in the woods. Learning how to take better photographs from a professional flower photographer. Shopping for handmade luxury bath products created with lavender from the farm and for beautiful flower photographs.
You can do all this — and more – by joining me for one of my morning photography workshops at Soleado Lavender Farm in Dickerson, Maryland (less than an hour from DC).
The workshops will run from 8 – 11 AM. During that time, we’ll have a brief discussion of flower photography and then head into the lavender fields to photograph. I’ll be with you in the field all morning helping you create wonderful photographs.
I’ll be offering my Morning on the Lavender Farm workshops three times this summer.
The first workshop, on Wednesday May 31, is designed for people who photograph with a cell phone. All you need is a phone with a camera.
On Saturdays June 24 and July 8, we’ll be talking about photographing with a camera. You can use any camera from a simple point-and-shoot camera to the latest DSLR or mirrorless camera. If you have a macro lens and/or a tripod – bring them along. You may find them helpful for photographing during the workshop. But if you don’t have them, please DO NOT go out and purchase them just for this workshop.
Registration for any of the workshops is $ 75.00. Each workshop is limited to 15 students, so I can make sure I can give you the personalized attention you need.
You can find more information and register for these workshops on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/morning-lavender-farm-workshops/
Not sure if one of these workshops is right for you? Drop me an email and we can find a time to talk.
Photos on this post courtesy of Soleado Lavender Farm.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 13, 2017 | Georgia, South Carolina
I’m back from a quick photo trip to the Georgia and South Carolina. My plan was to check on some of the locations we visit during my Springtime in the South workshop to check on changes after Hurricane Matthew, and to identify some possible new sites to visit during the workshop. I had a wonderful time – it was so nice to be out photographing again and enjoying the magical cities of Savannah and Charleston.
I did some quick edits on some of the photos I took while I was on the road and I thought I’d share some of them with you today.
Majestic Oak Tree in Savannah
Majestic Oak Tree, Savannah, GA © 2017 Patty Hankins
Shells on the Beach at Tybee Island
Shells on the Beach, Tybee Island, GA © 2017 Patty Hankins
Louisa Porter’s Grave at Laurel Grove Cemetery North in Savannah
Louisa Porter Grave, Savannah, GA © 2017 Patty Hankins
Demonthenes Grave at Greenwich Cemetery in Savannah
Demonthenes Grave, Savannah, GA © 2017 Patty Hankins
Sheldon Church Ruins in Yemansee, SC
Sheldon Church, Yemansee, SC © 2017 Patty Hankins
Morris Island Light photographed from the Boneyard Beach at Folly Beach, SC
Morris Island Light, Folly Beach, SC © 2017 Patty Hankins
These are just a few of the places we may be visiting during my Springtime in the South workshop. If you’d like more info about the workshop, it’s all on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/springtime-south-savannah-charleston-south-carolina-low-country-2017/
Springtime in the South Workshop March 2017
I’d love to have you join me in Savannah and Charleston this spring.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Jan 9, 2017 | Workshops
Early Bird Registration for our February 10-12 Winter’s Beauty at Chincotague and Assateague ends tomorrow – January 10.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/winters-beauty-chincoteague-assateague-feb-2017/
Bill and I love teaching our winter landscape photography workshop at Chincoteague. There’s just something incredibly peaceful about being in the marshes and on the beaches in the winter.
We often get asked – why do we teach our Winter’s Beauty at Chincoteague and Assateauge workshop in the winter? After all – we’re going to a beach – wouldn’t it be better to go in the summer?
Not really – winter is actually my favorite time of year to head to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the Assasteague National Seashore. And here are my top 5 reasons why
- NO BUGS! Chincoteague and Assateague are famous for all the mosquitos and horse-flies in the summer. Kind of what you’d expect when you’re visiting a marsh and a beach – lots of annoying biting insects. I have never gotten bitten by bugs in the winter at Chincoteague and I’ve never had to cover myself with Deep Woods OFF!
- LOTS OF BIRDS! Located along the Atlantic Flyway, thousands of migrating birds visit Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in the winter. Several of the marshes, ponds and waterways are located near the refuge roads, so I’ve been able to photograph many birds without needed a super long lens (I usually use either my 70-200mm or 100-400mm lens when photographing birds at Chincoteague
- CONVENIENT LOCATIONS: Most of the places we’ll be photographing are within 100 feet of where we’ll be parking our cars. So if you get cold, you can jump back into the car to warm up before continuing to photograph.
- SHORT DAYS: In early February, the sun comes up at 7 AM and sets at 5:30 PM. In June, sunrise is at 5:40 AM and sunset isn’t until 8:30 PM. So in the winter, you can sleep in a bit, grab a cup of coffee and still photograph a wonderful sunrise. And in the evening, you can photograph sunset and still have ordered dinner and drinks at one of my favorite restaurants by 7 PM.
- NO CROWDS! Most people visit Chincoteague and Assateague in the summer, so crowded beaches and long lines at the park entrance are the norm. We’ve never had to wait in a line in the winter and it’s not uncommon to see less than 20 other people in the entire park in the winter.
We’re limiting the workshop to 6 participants to ensure that we’re able to give each of you the personalized attention you should get in a photography workshop.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/winters-beauty-chincoteague-assateague-feb-2017/
Not sure if this workshop is right for you, drop me a note and I’ll give you a call and we can talk about it.
by hankinslawrenceimages | Dec 30, 2016 | In the Studio, Workshops
Petals of a Purple & White Dahlia © 2014 Patty Hankins
Early Bird Registration for my January 15 Photographing Flowers in the Studio workshop ends tomorrow – December 31.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-studio-workshop-jan-2017/
Siberian Irises © 2015 Patty Hankins
Over the past couple of years, I’ve really enjoyed photographing flowers in my studio. I love that I can control the light and how the flowers are arranged. I’m often able to get closer to the flowers than I can in the field and I also don’t have to worry about the weather (which is especially nice in the winter).
Ina, one of the photographers who took the workshop last year, had this to say about it.
“I took the “Flowers in the Studio” workshop. Not only did I learn how to take impressive pictures of single and multi-floral arrangements using various types of lighting but also how I could implement an in-house lighting setup on a limited cost and size budget.”
I’d love to have you join me for the workshop. It is limited to 4 participants so everyone has plenty of time to photograph using both the continuous lights and strobes.
All the info, including registrations info is on my website at http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/photographing-flowers-studio-workshop-jan-2017/
Not sure if this workshop is right for you, drop me a note and I’ll give you a call and we can talk about it.
