EP 08: Conversation Behind The Scenes with Rosie Lalonde

In this episode of Lensbaby Presents, host Liz Wilson talks with Rosie Lalonde about creating dreamy, expressive flower photography. Rosie shares her creative journey, her love for the Lensbaby Velvet 56, and how she uses selective focus and textured backgrounds to bring her vision to life.

Through thoughtful observation and experimentation, Rosie explains how slowing down and connecting with a subject can transform a simple bloom into meaningful art. This conversation explores bringing more feeling and intention into your photography, from the garden to the editing process.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How Rosie discovered her passion for expressive flower photography
• What she means by letting a flower choose her
• Why she explores a subject from multiple angles before moving on
• How photographing the same flower with different lenses opens up creative possibilities
• Why the Lensbaby Velvet 56 became central to her photographic style
• How she approaches selective focus and soft falloff in flower images
• How an articulating camera screen and focus peaking support her shooting process
• Why she creates background textures from photographs taken in the garden
• How she uses Photoshop brushes and textures to develop her finished images
• What teaching other photographers has brought to her own creative journey
• How familiar flowers can offer something new when you remain patient and observant
• What shooting extraordinary means in her personal practice.

Rosie also discusses The Joy of Flower Photography, the Facebook community she created to help photographers learn and grow. She shares the satisfaction she finds in helping others recognize their artistic potential, along with her ideal photography outing: photographing dahlias with a Lensbaby Velvet 56 in California or Oregon.

Connect With Rosie Lalonde

• Website: rosielalonde.com
• Instagram and Facebook: Rosie Lalonde
• Facebook group: The Joy of Flower Photography
• Textures: artistictextures.com.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Rosie Lalonde's Photography Journey

01:00 The Impact of Photography on Rosie’s Life

04:41 Transitioning from Family to Wedding Photography

08:31 Rediscovering Passion for Flower Photography

12:06 The Revelation of the Velvet 56 Lens

16:07 The Emotional Connection with Flowers

20:37 Choosing the Right Lens for the Moment

23:19 Post-Processing Techniques in Flower Photography

25:59 Mentoring and Teaching in Photography

27:32 The Teaching Mindset in Art

29:48 Fostering Growth in Others

31:44 The Joy of Photography and Community

36:13 Creative Exploration and Daily Inspiration

40:28 The Speed Round: Insights on Photography

47:11 Shooting Extraordinary: Capturing the Unique

Connect with Elizabeth (Liz) Willson: 

Website: elizabethwillsonphotography.com

Instagram: @Elizabethwillsonphotography

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elizabethwillsonphotography

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