Close-up macro photo of a white daisy flower with a vibrant yellow pollen center and green details.

Blooming

Through it

- photo project


Bald person wearing glasses and a red shirt, sitting indoors with a blurred background.
Close-up of a vibrant yellow-orange succulent plant with pointed tips, surrounded by purple flowers in soft bokeh background.

On April 6, Erica Shannon started her fight against breast cancer with an aggressive chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimen.


The Blooming Through It project shows our journey to find joy in the beautiful, little things that surround us.


Follow along with the latest updates on her blog!

Smiling woman with black bob haircut and glasses wearing a navy blue top in a bright indoor setting.
Silhouetted wild grass stems glow against a warm golden sunset bokeh background in a moody nature close-up.
White spring blossoms on tree branches against a vivid blue sky with light clouds on a sunny day.
Silhouetted suburban homes at sunset with dramatic storm clouds illuminated by golden light in the evening sky.
Close-up macro photograph of a vibrant green leaf showing intricate vein patterns and cellular texture.
Close-up macro photo of a vibrant yellow chrysanthemum flower showing intricate layered petals in full bloom.
Close-up macro photo of a vibrant yellow chrysanthemum flower with layered petals radiating from the center.
Close-up of a blue and white wildflower with delicate veined petals and a fuzzy white center against a green background.
White cherry blossom flowers with yellow stamens blooming on a branch against a dark background.
Close-up macro photography of vibrant green tropical leaf texture showing curved ridges and natural patterns.
Dense green forest with tall dark tree trunks and lush undergrowth in a serene woodland setting.
Close-up of a white dandelion seed head in full bloom against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a green leaf with glistening water droplets, one dripping from the tip, against a blurred green background.
Close-up monochrome macro photo of a dandelion seed head with delicate wispy seeds against a dark background.
Close-up of wild grass stems glowing in warm golden sunset light in a lush green meadow.
Warm golden sunset viewed through horizontal window blinds casting dramatic striped shadows in a darkened room.
Warm golden sunlight casts window blind shadows on a beige wall, creating a serene striped pattern in a dimly lit room.
Silhouette of tall grass blades against a glowing golden sunset reflected on calm water in a dark moody landscape.
Vibrant pink bougainvillea flowers blooming on tree branches against a bright white sky.
Blurred bokeh sunset with golden light orbs reflecting over dark water at dusk.
Abstract blue background with blurred reflections of buildings visible through water droplets on glass.

We hope to end the project with an in-person gallery.


Periodically throughout the project, photos and products will be available purchase. Part of those proceeds will benefit breast cancer charities. Stay tuned for details!

Photographer with telephoto lens capturing sunset over a lake, wearing a camo hat and gray hoodie outdoors.