The Heart of This Workshop: Sharing What You Love
I walked outside this morning, and there they were — the tulips, just starting to push through the ground. It won’t be long and I’ll be standing in this same spot, camera in hand, capturing the sunrise and the tulips in full bloom in front of the flower house.
This moment always feels special to me. The quiet in-between, when you know something beautiful is coming but it hasn’t quite unfolded yet.
You plant the seeds and bulbs, not knowing exactly what will come of it. You tend, nurture, and hope. And then, slowly, something begins to bloom.
And that’s when it happens — you feel the pull to capture it, to share it. Because it’s beautiful, and you want others to see it too. But then the overthinking creeps in. How do I get the light right? Is this photo good enough? What do I even say in the caption?
I’ve been there, too.
When I first picked up my camera, it wasn’t because I wanted to become a photographer. It was simply a tool to share what I was creating — whether it was the antiques I was selling, or my flower garden. Over time, I realized that sharing my work (not just creating it) was what allowed my passion to grow and connect with others.
But I also know how easy it is to get stuck — caught up in perfection, unsure of how to show up, or afraid it’s not good enough.
That’s really what The Art of Slow Storytelling is about — capturing and sharing your flowers and garden in a way that feels simple, natural, and true to you.
I call it slow storytelling because the garden has its own rhythm.
You can’t rush a flower to bloom, just like you can’t force the perfect light for a photo. It takes patience — to grow, to observe, to capture things as they are. And so many of us aren’t photographers, but we live in a visual world. Learning how to share what you’re growing in an intentional way—without trends, without pressure, just real—is what makes it meaningful.
If you’ve ever wondered how to do that — how to capture what you love and share it in a way that feels like you — I’d love to have you join me.
I’ll share what I’ve learned over the years — my simple way of photographing my flowers and sharing them online. Nothing complicated or overwhelming. Just the process I’ve naturally fallen into, and the one that’s helped me connect with so many of you.
kindly, xo
Jane
One Comment
You still remain such an inspiration to me Jane!
We still have patches of snow here, but temps reached the 60’s today!
So. I’m dreaming of spring.
This will be our 3rd summer in our knew home, and my goal is to do some landscaping.
Thank you for sharing your flowers. Tulips are one of my favorites!
Hope all is well with you.
xo