Bloom & Lens
A Florist's Photography Workshop
Where your arrangements finally look as good in a photo as they do in your hands.
A seasonal, hands-on workshop teaching florists how to photograph their own floral artistry — in beautiful natural light and simple styled setups. Taught by a wedding photographer. Co-styled by The Nature of Things.
→ Reserve Your Seat (only 8 per season)
Your Flowers Deserve Better Light
You spend hours building an arrangement that stops people mid-scroll — then you photograph it on your phone in a dim corner of your studio and wonder why it doesn't look the way it felt in your hands when you made it.
That's not a you problem. That's a lighting and styling problem. And it's exactly what this workshop solves.
Bloom & Lens pairs two working wedding-industry professionals: Mariela Campbell, a photographer with 15+ years behind the camera on real weddings and elopements, and The Nature of Things, a mother & daughter duo with over 15 years experience, whose styling eye shapes some of the most beautiful florals in the region. Together, we're opening up the exact techniques we use on client shoots, — how we read light, how we build a scene that photographs as good as it looks in person — and handing them to you in one seasonal afternoon.
No fluff. No stock-photo lighting diagrams you've already seen a hundred times. Just real, working techniques you can use the next time you photograph an arrangement for a client, a feed, or yourself.
This Workshop Is For You If...
You're a florist, floral designer, or stylist whose photos don't yet match your craftsmanship
You shoot on a phone, a DSLR, or a mirrorless camera — Bloom & Lens teaches all three
You've learned lighting through trial, error, and good luck — and you're ready for an actual teacher
You want a hands-on, small-group session — not a webinar, not a lecture
You want to walk away with images you're genuinely proud to post, print, or pitch with
You want to meet and make new friends in your industry.
What You'll Walk Away Knowing
How to read and shape natural light — and exactly what to do when there isn't enough of it
How to build a styled vignette that elevates an arrangement instantly
Two simple lighting setups: one with zero additional gear, one with a single affordable light
A light kit and diffuser of your very own — my gift to you, so you're not stuck waiting to put any of this into practice
Bouncing light and utilizing what you have.
How to shoot the same scene on a phone and on a camera — and what actually changes between the two, recommendations on where & how to use either final image.
How to edit toward a true-to-color, editorial look, instead of an over-filtered one
And here's the best part: you're not just leaving with new skills, you're leaving with the gear to use them. Every attendee goes home with their own light kit and diffuser — on me — so you can start shooting better photos the second you walk back into your studio.
Choose Your Format
Bloom & Lens — Essentials | 3 Hours | $360 ($330 early bird)
Natural + simple supplemental lighting techniques
A light kit + diffuser, yours to keep
One full styled vignette build and shoot
Live smartphone AND camera demonstration, side by side
Light bites & refreshments
Take-home lighting + styling cheat sheet
Bloom & Lens — Immersive (Half-Day) | 4–5 Hours | $510
($480 early bird)
Everything in Essentials, plus:
Two additional styled vignette builds across different light scenarios
A personalized 1:1 coaching round on your own arrangement
A deeper edit-along session covering both phone and camera workflows
A grazing table + seasonal refreshments
A full take-home workbook and homework assignment for continued practice
Registering with a friend? Take $20 off each ticket. Booking 30+ days ahead? Take $25 off.
What to Bring
“Your own made bouquet or floral arrangement”, styled in the season’s color palettes
Your phone and/or your camera — DSLR or mirrorless, no fancy gear required
Your curiosity. That's genuinely it.
The Details
Hosted in partnership with The Nature of Things in Riverside, CA
Max 8 florists per session — small by design, so coaching stays personal
Offered once per season, four times a year: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Each workshop features the “seasonal” color palettes and styling themes
Traveling in for it? Many of our florists do — this is built to be worth the trip
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a professional camera to attend?
No. Every technique is taught for both smartphones and DSLR/mirrorless cameras, so you'll leave knowing how to get great results with whatever you actually shoot with.
What should I bring?
Your own made bouquet or arrangement in that season's color palette, plus your phone and/or camera. We provide everything else — including a light kit and diffuser that's yours to keep, plus styling props and refreshments.
Do I get to keep the lighting equipment?
Yes — every attendee, in both formats, takes home their own light kit and diffuser, so you can keep using what you learned on your very next shoot.
How many people attend each session?
Just 8 florists per session. It's intentionally small so every attendee gets real hands-on coaching, not a lecture.
What's the difference between Essentials and Immersive?
Essentials is a focused 3-hour session with core lighting and two styled builds. Immersive is a 4–5 hour half-day that adds one more setup, a 1:1 coaching round, deeper editing, and a take-home workbook.
How often does it run?
Once per season for each format (Essentials & Immersive) — four times a year for each — with a brand-new vignette each time. Seats are limited to 8 attendees per format.
Where is it held?
In Riverside, CA, in partnership with The Nature of Things, who co-styles every session alongside Mariela.
Who's actually teaching this?
Mariela Campbell, a wedding and elopement photographer with 15+ years of professional experience, and the team at The Nature of Things, who bring real, hands-on floral styling expertise. This isn't generic class content — it's pulled straight from real client work.
Is there a deposit or payment plan?
Yes — secure your seat with a $100 deposit, balance due 10 days before the session. Book 30+ days out for early-bird pricing.
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Ready to See Your Flowers the Way They Deserve to Be Seen?
Seats are limited to 8 per season, and they go quickly. Join the list to be the first to know when the next Bloom & Lens date opens — or reach out now to ask anything before you book.