I'd like to name this photograph ― Peony In Love. The name is taken from a book title by my favorite author Lisa See.
“In that moment I understood that the cruelest words in the universe are if only.”
― Lisa See, Peony in Love
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| Category | Macro Photography |
| Settings | ISO 160 50mm f/2.8 1/50s |
| Camera | Canon 600d |
| Lens | Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM |
| Location | Sharjah, United Aran Emirates |
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Last year around September, I started working at a flower shop. I took photographs for their social media accounts whilst learning how to make bouquets firsthand from a renowned Egyptian florist in United Arab Emirates. Learning wasn't really part of the contract, but I love learning pretty things and I have been good friends with everyone, so they told me to learn in my free time.
I have been there for roughly 5 months, and I really did enjoy learning so much in such a short time to the point that the thought of becoming a florist didn't sound so bad, althought of course not as much as becoming a painter.
Let me share to you random things I learned while working there! 🌻
- Flower stems should be cut right after being delivered for it to have a fresher stem to soak up/in new water;
- And the water should be replaced everyday for the flowers to last much longer.
- Peony flowers should not be placed directly to sunlight and it should be wrapped properly for it not to blossom more, specially if you're not using/selling it yet. A single flower cost around $9-$12 depending on the size.
- Those simple roses in a box and heart shaped roses are so easy to make if you have the right materials.
- An infinite rose can last up to a year without water, albeit expensive.
- You need to by wary of White Lily's stigmata because it can stain your clothes.
- You need to take some of the roses' petals in order for it to look fresher, especially if they are already days old.
I think that's all for now. Everything felt so new to me that is why I had so much fun while it lasted. I am even considering of attending floral arrangement classes once I'm home, and perhaps open a small flower shop in the future. Let's see!
Bouquets that I made!
Everything is personally handpicked!
This is my most favourite bouquet which is why I'm showing it first! Textrue is everything!
The very first bouquet I made that made it to their social media.
Fall inspired bouquet.
Here is a bonus pink rose which you can download for free here. I have also posted some more flower photos if you fancy looking!
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Thank you and namaste!
P.S. I am currently writing the 2nd part of my Art Diary, so please stay tuned!
