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.
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.
Upcoming Experiences
My summer Dahlia Photography Workshop is your chance to get hands-on in a real working garden at peak bloom, learning to capture flowers the way they deserve to be seen. We'll cover light, angles, and all the little tricks that turn a good flower photo into a great one.
Join me in the garden on Main St on July 12th to enjoy seeing the garden in its summer full bloom phase. Limited spots, registration is required. This is a free event. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with garden access details 2 weeks before the event. Event in Maryland US, outside Washington DC
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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