Oftentimes, my favorite photos to take are the ones inside my own home. I love to photograph my family — Brandon, Otis, and Miu-Mius — and I love taking pictures of our house.

Today I grabbed a few photographs of my orchid in our sunroom. I don’t exactly have a green thumb, but I’ve managed to keep this orchid alive and blooming. Hooray for me! So when I saw the sun coming in through the windows beautifully, I had to snatch up my camera and photograph my stunning flower. I felt like a little bit like John Laroche, “the Orchid thief,” because I’m so proud of how I’ve cared for and obsessed over my orchid.

Here are some photos of my orchid’s latest blooms. I decided to play with the images and add a texture to them. I felt it enhanced the flower’s fragility and added some romance to the photos. Enjoy!

Orchid – Images by Lia Ballentine