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It’s Friday again, and that means gorgeous arrangements and beautiful bouquets! This week we have a large assortment of wonderful photos for you. From the amazingly creative to the extremely personal, these pictures are guaranteed to tickle your fancy and spark your creativity. But don’t take my word for it, look for yourself!
Elegant wedding bouquet from Floral Gallery of Aiken LLC in Aiken, SC
Beautiful wedding bouquet from Bouquets and Bows in Van, TX [Read more…]
We have some gorgeous arrangements for you this week! From beautiful bridal bouquets to fall arrangements to some personalized sympathy pieces, the talent of these florists cannot be denied. But don’t take my word for it, scroll down and look for yourself!
Simple yet elegant bouquet from Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ
Colorful bridal bouquet from Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ [Read more…]
We are finishing up October with a wondrous collection of floral beauty. Our florists continue to amaze every week, and the submissions just keep getting better! Today we have a mixture of Halloween themed arrangements, fall wedding wonder, and personalized sympathy arrangements to tickle your fancy. The mix of different flowers and colors makes for some gorgeous design. Scroll down and see this profusion of perfection!
Wedding bouquet by Devine Designs in Fulton, NY
Vibrant bouquet from Forget-Me-Not Flower and Gifts in Chandler, TX
Burnt orange bridal bouquet by Allison at Blue Iris Flowers in Catonsville, MD
“Bridal bouquet of burnt orange calla lilies and bear grass.”
Wedding collage by Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL
Spooky Treat for Halloween from Michele’s Floral and Gifts in Copperas Cove, TX
“M&M mug paired with fresh fall flowers & an extra surprise of candy tucked inside the bat.”
Amazingly creative autumn arrangement by Tom Kenison AIFD of Crossroads Florist in Mahwah, NJ
Giving a special touch with Michele’s Floral and Gifts in Copperas Cove, TX
“Our signature touch to our special floral arrangements, a handmade butterfly adorns special blossoms.”
A birthday centerpiece from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL
Beautiful arrangement from Michele’s Floral and Gifts in Copperas Cove, TX
“Our customers love the soft romantic colors of delphinium, belles, spiders, gazers, & pink carnations with the promise of spring added by a birdhouse & willow basket.”
Beautiful thank you flowers from Banda’s Bouquets in Longview, WA
Gorgeous centerpiece from Blooming Art Floral Design in San Diego, CA
Fall arrangement from Robyn at Flowers and More in Fresno, CA
Standing spray by Devine Designs in Fulton, NY
Fall sympathy arrangement from Sweet P’s Design in Lubbock, TX
“Love the grouping of roses and the framing of the palm leaves.”
Funeral spray from Robyn at Flowers and More in Fresno, CA
“Funeral spray of red roses, white hydrangea and Casablanca lilies.”
Sympathy arrangement for a fisherman from Tattered Leaf in Lyons, WI
What will next week bring? Who knows! Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on Facebook Friday Recap!
Fall is a wonderful time of year. The temperature dips. The leaves turn, finally releasing their grip, floating to the ground and covering the world with color. Such natural, matchless elegance can only be celebrated, and we have convincing evidence that florists are experts at at it! Scroll down and behold the amazing fruits of some admittedly hard labors.
Beautiful bouquet designed by Tammi Cribbs of Oran’s Flower Shop in Kingston, TN
Gorgeous bridal bouquet from Lulu McCabe Florist & Events in St. Louis, MO
“Bridal bouquet with White O’Hara, Mythos, Sahara, Talea and Vendela roses.”
Fall wedding bouquet by Robyn at Flowers and More of Fresno in Fresno, CA
Wedding design from Lulu McCabe Florist & Events in St. Louis, MO
“This trumpet vase design was for one of our October weddings last weekend, the whole feel of the night was vintage Hollywood!”
A fall bridal bouquet from Design House Floral in Clarkesville, GA
Elegant bridal bouquet from The Yellow Rose Florist in Olive Branch, MS
Beautiful centerpiece from Floral Design in Post Falls, ID
“Centerpiece for styled wedding shoot.”
Undead corsage and boutonneire from MaryJane’s Flowers in Berlin, NJ
“This was a corsage and boutonniere we did for a zombie ball.”
An office arrangement from Argyle Flowers & Design Studio in London, Ontario, Canada
“Fall Arrangement for an Office I created, Bamboo, Orchids, Freesia, Stone, Wire, Pheasant Feathers, Hydrangea, over 7 ft tall.”
A combination arrangement from A-1 Flowers & More in Cottonwood, ID
Gorgeous arrangement from The Yellow Rose Florist in Olive Branch, MS
A Boss’s Day arrangement from Hearts and Flowers in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
A firetruck from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL
Sunflowers from Just Judy’s Flowers in Pensacola, FL
Homecoming corsage from Blooming Art Floral Design in San Diego, CA
Breast cancer awareness arrangement from Stockton Floral & Gifts in Stockton, IL
Arrangement for a fund-raiser from Blumen Garten Florist in Columbus, OH
A lovely arrangement from Stockton Floral & Gifts in Stockton, IL
Autumn’s Zen from Sassy Flowers in Rexburg, ID
An excellent arrangement from Scentsations Flowers & Gifts in Bristol, VT
“My version of FSN’s Harvest Moon arrangement as featured on the October page of the calendar.”
Gorgeous standing spray from The Yellow Rose Florist in Olive Branch, MS
A memorial from Always Something Special Florist in Bayville, NJ
Beautiful standing spray from The Yellow Rose Florist in Olive Branch, MS
Fall standing spray from Design House Floral in Clarkesville, GA
What will next week bring? Who knows! Be sure to like us on Facebook for even more beautiful floral designs. If you’re a florist, we want to feature YOUR favorite design of the week right here on Facebook Friday Recap!
As a florist you are creating beauty everyday for others to enjoy and to help celebrate moments in their lives. But how often do you get to enjoy and celebrate your own work? Rarely, right? Between filling orders, making last minute rush deliveries, and trying to promote your shop, you are busy trying to run a business. But a passion for beauty got you into this industry so don’t let a hectic workday stop you from documenting your hard work.
Pictures tell your story, record your work, and become the strongest calling card you can have for new business. Photographing your arrangements is hands down the best way to promote your shop. Here is a guide to help you make the most of every arrangement by photographing your orders on the go.
You’ll be surprised to learn that you don’t have to have the best and most expensive camera to take good photos of your flowers. The easiest and most beneficial place to share your photos is online so the images don’t have to be huge. Newer smartphones like the iPhone and many Android devices have excellent built-in cameras and photo aps available. This is a camera is always in your pocket so use it!
Any general digital camera that takes at least a 5MB picture can meet your needs as well. These cameras are often called “point and shoot” cameras because they offer very basic auto settings and are usually under $100. These cameras do not have a detachable lens or manual settings.
If you are ready to step up your game and have more control, a basic DSLR with lens is around $200 and up. These cameras have various auto settings as well as fully manual settings so you can adjust your focus and exposure yourself.
Consider This…
The goal of taking flower photos yourself is to take images of your work often, so a camera that you will keep with you and can use with ease is key. Think about what you are likely to use most often with the least hassle and start there. Familiarize yourself with whatever camera you decide to use. Actually spend a few minutes thumbing through your manual. Learn how to focus, use the auto settings and turn on/off the flash and date stamp. Mastering these basic tasks will immediately give you results you can see.
Tips For Photographing Flower ArrangementsThis week’s Friday Florist Recap features a creative mix of images from florists across the country! Seeing the interesting things florists choose to do with flowers is half the fun of these posts, and this week is no different. You will be enchanted by the pumpkin, enamored with the kitty and the guitar may pluck your heart-strings. Scroll on down and see what’s on offer!
Brilliant bouquet by Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ
Bridal bouquet by Tattered Leaf Designs Flowers & Gifts in Lyons, WI
Fall bouquet by Honeysuckle Lane in Aurora, NE [Read more…]
This week showcases some truly brilliant arrangements from florists all across the country! North, South, East or West, it doesn’t matter. Talented florists will express their creativity in the most gorgeous ways! Scroll down to see some of the most beautiful arrangements of the week!
Wedding Bouquet from Deep Roots Floral and Wedding Design in Grovetown, GA
Corsage from Jocelyn’s Floral, INC in Cedar City, UT
A cascading bouquet from Wilma’s Flowers in Jasper, AL [Read more…]
From rustic wedding photos to party themed and fall arrangements, this week’s recap is chock full of floral goodness! As always, Flower Shop Network is pleased to showcase the hard-working men and women who design and create these masterpieces on a daily basis. Our member florists are some of the best and most talented florists in the business. So come on in and take a look around. You’re gonna like what you see, guaranteed!
Bridal bouquet by Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. from Princeton, NJ
Beautiful wedding arrangement by the Flower Patch & More in Bolivar, MO
An excellent bouquet by Cary’s Designs Floral in Spanish Fork, UT
“Fall Weddings are the best!” [Read more…]
This week’s recap is full to bursting with fall flower arrangements! The weather is beginning to cool and these florists are getting into the spirit of the season. Scroll through and see samples of some of the best arrangements we received for the week! No matter what part of the country they choose to inhabit, these photos prove that all florists are overflowing with talent and creativity. Let’s show them some love in the comments below!
Beautiful bouquet from Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ
“Loved the texture of this bouquet …”
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Gorgeous bridal bouquet from A New Beginning Florist in Moore, OK
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Fall wedding bouquet by Robyn at Flowers and More in Fresno, CA [Read more…]
We have some gorgeous photos for you this week! Our florists have really outdone themselves, sending us examples of their finest work and allowing us all to see the beauty they have created. I know some of you reading this do amazing work yourselves. Don’t be shy, submit! We would love to showcase your best arrangement of the week in our next Florist Friday Recap. I even included a link at the bottom of the post which will inform you of how to get your photos to us! C’mon florists, let us see the WOW!
Bouquet from Designs by Sandra in Kearny, NJ
Wedding bouquet by Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co. in Princeton, NJ
“One of this weekends wedding bouquets. We loved how simple it was!” [Read more…]
