Roots and Reflections

Roots and Reflections is a collection of still life photography that goes beyond the usual flower shots. I explore the emotional weight and hidden stories in plants and everyday objects, capturing them in unusual ways. The flowers, leaves, and plants featured are arranged not just for their beauty, but for the way they tell stories — stories of change, memory, and personal history.

My work revolves around the idea that objects carry emotional resonance — they absorb time and memory. I use botanicals to tell these stories in ways that go beyond the typical still life approach. Whether it’s tulips suspended in hand-crafted glass vessels or leaves swaying in jars, each piece invites you to see the familiar in a new light.

Having recently relocated from my hometown to Los Angeles, I began using plants and personal items as a way to process loss, displacement, and adaptation. The simple, quiet power of these objects becomes a way to reflect on what we carry with us when everything else changes.

In this collection, botanical elements are more than just plants — they become metaphors for transformation and resilience. Through this work, I aim to show how the ordinary can hold deeper meaning, and how nature, even in its most fragile forms, can hold powerful stories.