Discover how macro flower photography became an unexpected escape from the pressures of social media and niche photography. In this post, I share my journey of embracing a new genre, overcoming perfectionism, and finding peace in shooting flowers. Learn why stepping away from curated grids and social media expectations has freed my creativity and allowed me to express myself authentically through photography.

Things got a little crazy for me in 2023 photography-wise, and that is reflected in my top ten pictures from this year.

I asked myself, what are my strengths? I love black and white photography because of the play between light and shadow. And there was my answer. Could I approach color flower macro photography the same way I approached my black and white shots?