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 vibrant pink phlox flowers with white centers blooming against a dark 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.


Here are some of our favorite photos from the project. Stay tuned in fall 2026 for details on a calendar we are creating! Part of the proceeds will benefit breast cancer causes.


Follow along with the latest updates on Erica's blog!

Smiling woman with black bob haircut and glasses wearing a navy blue top in a bright indoor setting.
Close-up of a vibrant pink daisy flower with a brown center, surrounded by soft yellow blooms in the background.
Close-up of blooming pink and white spirea shrub with lush green leaves in soft natural light.
Close-up macro photograph of a vibrant green leaf showing intricate vein patterns and cellular texture.
Close-up of vibrant orange petunia flowers with green leaves in a moody, dark-toned garden setting.
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.
A painted lady butterfly perches on vibrant pink buddleia flowers surrounded by lush green foliage.
Close-up of a green leaf with glistening water droplets, one dripping from the tip, against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a yellow autumn leaf with green veins resting on rocky ground.
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.
Silhouette of a bird perched on a rooftop peak against a dramatic golden sunset sky with dark clouds.
Silhouette of tall grass blades against a glowing golden sunset reflected on calm water in a dark moody landscape.
Dense green forest with tall dark tree trunks and lush undergrowth in a serene woodland setting.
Black and white macro photo of delicate daisy wildflowers with soft bokeh background.
Black and white silhouette of tall grass blades against a cloudy sky, creating a dramatic nature contrast.
Black and white photo of weathered wooden dock pilings along a calm waterfront under an overcast sky.
Close-up of pink milkweed flowers in bloom with green leaves in soft-focus background.
Close-up of a purple and white wildflower with a green center surrounded by lush green leaves.
Close-up of green pokeweed berries growing on a pink stem against a blurred green background.
Close-up of a vibrant yellow wildflower with slender petals and a small center against a soft green bokeh background.
Delicate white daisy wildflowers with yellow centers bloom against a soft green bokeh background in natural sunlight.
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.