Bloom & Lens
A Florist's Photography Workshop
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Hosted by The Nature of Things, in partnership with Mariela Campbell Photograpy
Where Your Arrangements Finally Look as Good in a Photo as They Do in Your Hands
Hi, I’m Dawn — together with my daughter Mandy, we’ve spent the last 15 years building The Nature of Things into a floral studio rooted in garden-inspired, romantic design. And somewhere along the way, after years of working alongside photographers on shoot after shoot, we kept noticing the same thing: florists pour hours into an arrangement, and then photograph it in five minutes on a phone, in bad light — and it shows.
That’s not a you problem. That’s a lighting and styling problem. So we partnered with someone we trust completely behind a camera — Mariela Campbell, a wedding and elopement photographer we’ve collaborated with for years — to build the workshop we wish had existed for us, early on.
Welcome to Bloom & Lens.
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Bloom & Lens is a seasonal, hands-on photography workshop made specifically for florists, floral designers, and stylists. Mandy and I bring the styling eye; Mariela brings 15+ years of real, working photography experience pulled straight from actual wedding sets. Together, we hand it all to you in one seasonal afternoon — no fluff, no recycled lighting diagrams you’ve seen a hundred times already.
fall, winter, spring & summer
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 — we teach 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 spend an afternoon with other florists who get it, and maybe make a few new friends in the industry
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floristry │ educator │ botanicals
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 lighting set up
A light kit and diffuser to take home — our gift to you, so you can start practicing on your very next arrangement
How to bounce light and make the most of what you already have
How to shoot the same scene on a phone and on a camera — and what changes between the two, with guidance on where to use each final image
How to edit toward a true-to-color, editorial look, instead of an over-filtered one
Before you head home, we're sending you off with a little something extra: your own light kit and diffuser, our gift to you. No waiting, no buying — just better light and better blooms, starting the moment you walk out our door.
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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.
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What to Bring
Your own made bouquet or floral arrangement, styled in the season’s color palette
Your phone and/or your camera — DSLR or mirrorless, no fancy gear required
Your curiosity. That’s genuinely it.
The Details
Hosted right here at The Nature of Things in Riverside, CA, in partnership with Mariela Campbell Photography
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 that season’s color palette and styling themes
Traveling in for it? Many of our florists do — this is built to be worth the trip
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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 every time. Seats are limited to 8 attendees per format.
Where is it held?
Right here at The Nature of Things in Riverside, CA, with Mandy and me co-styling every session alongside Mariela.
Who’s actually teaching this?
Mariela Campbell, a wedding and elopement photographer with 15+ years of professional experience, working alongside Mandy and me here at The Nature of Things. This isn’t generic class content — it’s pulled straight from real client work we’ve done together.
Is there a deposit or payment plan?
Yes — secure your seat with a $100 deposit, with the balance due 10 days before the session. Book 30+ days out for early-bird pricing. All scheduling and payment for Bloom & Lens is handled directly through Mariela’s site, linked below.
Ready to See Your Flowers the Way They Deserve to Be Seen?
Seats are limited to 8 per workshop season, and they go quickly. All booking, scheduling, and payment for Bloom & Lens is handled directly through Mariela Campbell Photography — just follow the link below to reserve your seat or join the waitlist.
→ Join the Waitlist for the Next Season
With love and flowers,Dawn & MandyThe Nature of Things