{please don’t pick the} flowers

You know what’s great about photo shoots in public gardens? The flowers.  You know what makes it hard for kids having their photos taken in public gardens? The flowers.  So many kids just want to pick them, and who can blame them?  They are so large and colorful and tempting.  Often parents and I have to gently steer little hands away, reminding them to leave the flowers for the next visitors to enjoy.  One way I try to console kids, especially little girls, is to “pick” the flowers with my camera.  I love to photograph the flowers, and seeing a photo of the flower they wanted to pick can often be just as satisfying.  After “picking” lots of flowers over many sessions, I thought I would make a bouquet for you.  Enjoy!

Advertisement