Light, Texture, and The quiet story of a garden.
Grown in my own garden. Photographed in the light I wake up to every morning. I am Lori Lankford — a flower and garden photographer whose work begins where gardening ends.
I share both sides of that life, here and on YouTube. Welcome to the whole story.
A Year of Creative Photography
My Signature Course is back for Year 7!!
This isn’t about taking perfect photographs or having the latest gear. It’s about seeing differently, experimenting, learning new creative skills, and making photographs that feel more like you.
Come Create With Us
One of my favorite things about A Year of Creative Photography is watching photographers become more confident in their own creative voice.
You might discover a new technique you love. You might finally try something that has always felt a little outside your comfort zone. Or you might simply find yourself getting your camera out of the bag and photographing more often.
That’s what this program is all about. I would love to have you join me for 2027! Lori
I am Lori
I am both a gardener and a photographer, and I have never really been able to separate the two. My English Inspired Garden — which I have cultivated from bare soil over many years — is my creative studio, my subject, and my muse. It is the place I film for my YouTube channel, Main St Gardener, where I share the growing side of this life. And it is the place I photograph for Lori Lankford Photography, where I share the images it inspires.
Same garden. Same light. Same love of flowers. Just seen through two lenses.
ARtistic Editing of Flowers Online Course
Take your flower photography to the next level in this one-of-a-kind self-study course. Lori shares her 3 step process to creating stunning artistic flower images.
The GArden
Join me on YOUTUBE, my garden-focused channel, where I share seasonal garden tours, plant favorites, flower-growing tips, and behind-the-scenes looks at my English-inspired cutting garden. It’s a space for honest reflections, creative inspiration, and practical advice—from planting and design ideas to beautiful flower photography throughout the seasons.
Whether you’re a passionate gardener or a flower lover with a camera in hand, you’ll find encouragement, ideas, and a fresh perspective each week.
I love to share!
Grab these free creative tools
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Creative Floral Techniques
Grab my toolkit, complete with creative photography ideas for capturing the beauty of flowers!
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Garden Photography Toolkit
A getting started toolkit with photoshoot list to help you get started with garden photography.
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Editing with Lightroom Videos
I love sharing my tools for editing with Lightroom. I have a full video resource gallery—all Free for you!
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