Behind the Scenes: The Dandelion Shot

I’m thrilled to finally share the results of my latest photography adventure. Inspired by the ethereal dandelion photos of @jovanarikalo, I decided to gather some fluffy dandelions and a small but mighty crew of three for a creative shoot.

See more of the process here

One hour was definitely not enough. I could have easily spent 3-4 hours just playing around with these delicate little seeds, experimenting with different angles, lighting, and compositions. The dandelions brought a whimsical, almost dreamlike quality to the images that I absolutely love.

Fun Fact:
In the excitement of the shoot, I forgot about the aftermath—those tiny petals ended up everywhere. Thinking ahead, I brought a vacuum to help with cleanup, but I definitely underestimated how long it would take to get the space spotless again. Lesson learned for next time!

Valuable Lessons

• Less is More:
  I quickly learned that with dark hair, you don't need an overwhelming amount of dandelion fluff to make a visual impact. I had picked way too many, thinking I'd need them all. As it turns out, a few well-placed seeds were more than enough to convey the delicate, floating effect I was after. Now, I still have a bunch of them sitting around at home—perhaps a sign that another dandelion project is in my future?

• Hairspray is Your Friend:
  One thing I wish I’d thought of sooner is using hairspray to help the dandelion fluff maintain its shape and stay in place on the model’s head. Those little seeds are so light and fragile that they tend to move around with even the slightest breeze or movement. Hairspray would have been a game-changer, giving the fluff more staying power and helping us achieve the look we were going for with less fuss.

Looking back, this shoot was such a fun experiment in creativity, and I can't wait to do it again. There’s something magical about capturing the fleeting beauty of dandelions, and I’m already brainstorming ideas for the next round. Maybe I’ll try incorporating different flowers, or even mixing natural elements with other materials for a unique twist.

Stay tuned for more dandelion shenanigans—because this is definitely not the last time you’ll see these little fluff balls in my work! 🌼