I'd always been interested in photography, but for years, I had never owned a proper camera. It was one of those things I thought I'd get to "one day". That changed during our first overseas trip to Europe—specifically, when we arrived in Paris.
the internet has been an incredible tool for learning and inspiration. With endless tutorials and beautiful work to admire, it's all right there at our fingertips. But with all of that inspiration comes something else: overwhelm.
Of all the photography techniques I've been experimenting with lately, I have to admit that the Lensbaby OMNI filters and crystals have been the real game changer for me. While I have always enjoyed working with soft focus lenses and artistic blur, these simple but powerful tools have unlocked whole new dimension in my floral art photography.
As someone deeply passionate about impressionistic botanical photography, I'm always seeking tools that help bring my creative vision to life. Recently, I took the leap and upgraded my camera from the Fuji XT3 to the XT5. The main motivator? The XT5's enhanced functionality for multiple exposures, which allows for up to nine images and introduces various blending modes.