Through the Velvet Lens

Welcome to The Velvet Lens — where my love for rare plants meets my passion for photography. What began as a journey into growing foliage slowly unfolded into something deeper: a desire to capture the beauty I was surrounded by, from lush leaves to the tiniest wonders hidden in nature. Through this lens, I now document not only the bold textures of Anthuriums and garden blooms, but also the intricate worlds of slime molds, fungi, moss, and micro-life that often go unnoticed. Whether I’m photographing a curated collection or kneeling in the woods to find a glint of life on the forest floor, my goal is always the same — to tell stories through stillness and detail, rooted in the same care that built The Velvet Jungle.

If you’re drawn to the magic in the little things — the wild, the rare, the quiet — you’re in the right place.

The Greenhouse Session

Perfect for plant lovers, growers, or product shots.
Includes lush detail photos of foliage, pots, or plant-related products.

45-minute shoot
10 fully edited high-resolution images
Indoor or greenhouse location
Includes macro/detail shots
Web + print-ready downloads

$150

The Little Worlds Session (Macro-Focused)

For those who love the tiny, the wild, and the weird.
Slime mold, fungi, insects, moss, lichen, leaf textures — close-up beauty outdoors or in your garden.

60–75 minute shoot
12–15 edited macro images
Shot outdoors or in natural-light gardens
Option to include ID notes if desired
Great for naturalists, science lovers, and collectors

$175

The Garden Story

Capturing your personal garden in bloom — the full picture.
Ideal for home growers, designers, or florists.

1.5-hour session
20 edited images (macro + wide angles)
Includes plant portraits, textures, garden layout shots
Can include portraits of you in your garden
Delivered as a storytelling gallery

$250

Rooted & Wild – Full Creative Session

A mix of plant portraits, lifestyle shots, macro, and storytelling.
We blend garden scenes, natural textures, and creative elements that reflect you.

Up to 2.5 hours
30+ edited images
Custom styling + concept planning
Great for brands, breeders, artists, or anyone telling a story through plants

$375

Add-Ons & Session Enhancements

Need a little more space to capture it all? Add time to your session to explore more angles, locations, or seasonal highlights.

+30 minutes: $50
+1 hour: $90

Want more photos from your shoot? Choose additional edits from your proofing gallery to expand your final collection.

+5 images: $40
+10 images: $75
Each additional image: $10

Mini Social Media Reel
Get a short, vertical behind-the-scenes video reel from your session, edited and ready to share online.

15–30 sec vertical BTS reel: $45

Custom Syling & Support

Creative concept planning (for The Garden Story or Rooted & Wild): + $40 flat

Species/Subject Identification Notes (Macro Sessions Only)

For naturalists and collectors, I can provide light field notes or references for the subjects photographed (as best identified).

Add-on: $15

Rush Editing

Need your gallery sooner? I offer a rush turnaround option:

Delivery in 3 business days: + custom quote only

Travel Beyond Local Area

Locations beyond 25 miles of Champaign, IL: + $0.65/mile

Commercial Use Licensing

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For businesses, brands, or creators who want to use my images in their own marketing, packaging, or product sales.

This package is for those who would like to license my existing photographs — whether it’s a macro of a slime mold, a botanical print, or a garden scene — for use in commercial projects. Licensing grants you the right to legally use my images for business purposes while still respecting the creative work behind them.

This package is for those who would like to license my existing photographs — whether it’s a macro of a slime mold, a botanical print, a soaring bird, or a garden scene — for use in commercial projects. Licensing grants you the right to legally use my images for business purposes while still respecting the creative work behind them.

What's Included:

High-resolution, unwatermarked file(s) of selected image(s)
Commercial use license (non-exclusive) for print, packaging, web, social, or promotional use
License covers use on websites, printed materials, product labels, etc.
Credit is appreciated, but not required
Includes basic usage rights for small businesses (larger retailers or resellers require custom terms)

Pricing:

Custom pricing

Want to use my photo(s) exclusively?
Exclusive license (no one else can license the same image): custom pricing