The Flowers of Provence

(Hardback)

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New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck displays her stunning photography of the flowers of Southern France in this beautiful gift book.

When acclaimed and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck set out for a one-year getaway in the French countryside, she didnt expect it to change her life forever. Shes spent several years chronicling her life in Provence ever since. During her time, she gave birth to her daughter and accumulated hundreds of thousands of followers on social media for her exquisite photography.

In Becks first book, the New York Times bestselling An American in Provence, you got a glimpse into her world in beautiful words and pictures. Now, The Flowers of Provence immerses them in lush photography of her most beloved subjects. In addition to must-see stunning photography, 90% of which has never been published in a book before, Beck includes thoughts about what inspires her to create such incredible works of art and tips for cutting and preserving flowers. The Flowers of Provence is sure to delight long-time fans, armchair travelers, photography connoisseurs, and of course, anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of flowers.

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"The Flowers of Provence is filled with stories and images that will leave you longing to go outside and, as Jamie says, 'watch the ballet of nature unfold.' Her photography so uniquely captures the ethereal quality of flowers and the beauty of the Provence region, making you feel as though youre experiencing each season and spellbinding location alongside her, all while calling to mind the wonder that exists all around you, wherever you might call home."from the Foreword by Erin Benzakein, founder of Floret

Author Bio

Jamie Beck took her first photograph at the age of thirteen and soon after began earning her living as a professional photographer. By twenty-eight, she opened her own commercial photographic studio in lower Manhattan. Jamie has shot campaigns and editorials for some of the worlds most famous brands, including Chanel, Donna Karan, Nike, Oscar de la Renta, Google, Samsung, and Microsoft. Her work has appeared under the mastheads ofVogueandHarpers Bazaar, on Netflix, and in digital ad displays for Disney. She has been commissioned by luxury brands such as Chopard, Cartier, and Volvo and has twice been named byAdweekmagazine as one of the industrys top 100 creatives, with numerous features written about her body of work inCommunication Arts,WWD, andTime. With her camera never leaving her side, Jamie has spent almost twenty-five years traveling the world, one photographic frame at a time. In 2016, she took what was to be a one-year sabbatical to create a personal body of work in the South of France, which changed the entire course of her life, one that blossomed into a career as an art photographer and delivered her a French-born baby girl named Eloise. Jamie is the author of the New York Times bestselling An American in Provence. She lives in Provence with her husband and daughter. Follow her on Instagram @JamieBeck.co.