Over the last decade we’ve taken tens of thousands of images of flowers and gardens, as well as shooting a book (coming 2026!) Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional wanting to build a digital portfolio or social media account, in this workshop we'll be sharing everything we know about taking evocative, atmospheric photographs of arrangements, from placement and backdrops to working with natural light and editing.

In advance of this workshop attendees will be asked what style of arrangements they would most like to practise and capture on camera. A range of beautiful flowers and foliage will be harvested and prepared for each person based on their preferences for colour and shape. All materials come from our diverse cutting garden in Hampshire, so you can expect to see extraordinary and exciting seasonal ingredients in your buckets!

We’ll be covering basic settings for manual photography including iso, aperture and shutter speed, with demonstrations on Nikon and Canon DSLRs as well as iPhone. You do not need a professional camera to join (a smartphone will suffice!) but are very welcome to bring whichever camera and lenses you feel most comfortable using, as well as a tripod if preferred.

Day 1 : Flowers

• Welcome to the studio

• Flower arrangement demonstrations (including practical techniques of pin-holder/chicken wire)

• Individual flower work with guidance (free-style, as many arrangements as you like!)

Day 2 : Photography

• Photography demonstration with demo arrangements (DSLR/smartphone)

• Individual photography with different backdrops/lighting conditions (own arrangements)

• Q&A and group discussion - post-production, social media, portfolios

• Wind-down flower arranging session with apéritif

WHEN & WHERE

This workshop will run from 10am to 4pm daily, with refreshments and a light lunch included on both days. Snips, aprons, flowers and mechanics are all provided. We stock a small range of our own brand ceramics and Japanese tools for purchase from the studio.

Our studio in Shepherd’s Bush, West London. There are lots of useful transport links nearby including tube and bus routes - click here for full directions to the studio. If you are visiting London, you can find ideas on places to stay and visit in our wonderful home city here.

PRICE £1150

There is the option to reserve your place with a 50% deposit. The remaining balance will be due 6 weeks prior to the workshop start date. Places are limited so that we can ensure everyone benefits from individual attention.

Please read our Terms and Conditions in full before booking your place.