Magnolia Series

Magnolias don’t last long. For a brief time each year, they appear — luminous against dark leaves — then fade almost as quickly as they arrived.

This photographic work moves from soft, contemplative studies to brighter moments where the petals open fully to the light. Some images reveal the pristine elegance magnolias are known for; others embrace the gentle imperfections that appear as the bloom matures. What a delight they were to photograph complemented by such a beautiful fragance.

Together, this collection forms a portrait of a flower that is both sculptural and ephemeral — poised between strength and fragility.