Judge: Lori Lankford

“AS A LIFELONG GARDENER, I’M ENDLESSLY CAPTIVATED BY THE QUIET MAGIC AND LUSH BEAUTY THAT UNFOLD IN EVERY SEASON OF THE GARDEN. THE WAY LIGHT DANCES ACROSS PETALS, THE RICHNESS OF COLOR AND TEXTURE, THE SMALL DETAILS MOST PEOPLE PASS BY — THAT’S WHERE MY HEART LIVES.”

Lori loves making garden and flower photography feel approachable, inspiring, and artful. Her work centers on helping photographers and floral brands create images that celebrate light, texture, and the quiet story of the seasons. Whether through immersive workshops or professional collaborations, her goal is always the same — to elevate how gardens are seen and experienced.

Most mornings, you’ll find her in her English-inspired cutting garden — a space she’s thoughtfully cultivated from bare soil into a layered, thriving garden studio. It serves as both her creative laboratory and a living classroom, where she hosts hands-on flower photography workshops, private sessions, and small events designed for deeper artistic exploration.

Lori’s Portfolio https://lorilankford.com/portfolio