Spring…

The season of new Beginnings

I am Lori

I am both a gardener and a photographer, and I have never really been able to separate the two. My cutting 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

Dahlia Day Photography Workshop - August 30th
$125.00

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.

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Open Garden Day July 12th
$0.00

Join me in the garden 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.

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ARtistic Editing of Flowers

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.

My 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

  • Close-up of a vibrant pink and purple dahlia flower with layered petals.

    Creative Floral Techniques

    Grab my toolkit, complete with creative photography ideas for capturing the beauty of flowers!

  • Garden Photography Toolkit

    A getting started toolkit with photoshoot list to help you get started with garden photography.

  • Butterfly on purple flowers with text 'ENHANCE THE LIGHT'

    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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A woman pruning roses in a garden on a sunny day.