Join us for a weekend of floral design, photography and styling when the flower gardens are overflowing with fall color, textures, and warm natural lighting. This retreat will now be taught by Lynn Townsend instead of Janne Ford, due to unforeseen circumstances with the US Embassy.
Topics may include but are not limited to:
Day 1 - Studio Photography & Styling
- Recognizing & being Inspired by seasonal flowers and natural light
- Styling and shooting a Dutch Master Style still life
- Simple post processing
- Styling a tablescape with candles, silks, flowers, and tableware
- Shooting at sunset and after the sun goes down
Day 2 - Outdoor Photography & Styling
- Sunrise garden photography
- Mechanics of designing a compote and a hand-tied for a styled shoot
- Shooting in full sun, shade, and creating outdoor scenes
- Use of shadows, backdrops, and props
Dates
Retreat 1 - Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5, 2025
Retreat 2 - Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2025
Time: 10-7 (Day 1), 7-3 (Day 2)
Includes: Refreshments and lunch on both days, plus one farm-to-table dinner.
Space is strictly limited so conversation and work can be intimate. Students should bring a camera, either DSLR or camera phone. Bring the camera that you use the most. This retreat is not about teaching students how to use their camera so please bring a camera that you are comfortable using on a daily basis.
Location: SHEGROWS in Arvada, CO
Cancellation Policy: All retreats have a 90 day cancellation policy. If you need to cancel your place in the retreat, please send an email to gina@shegrows.com at least 90 days before the date of the retreat and you'll receive a full refund. After 90 days there are no refunds due to the cost involved in organizing a retreat. We recommend you take out travel insurance as you would do with any holiday. We are a small business and do our best to accommodate customers. Thank you for understanding.