Beautiful flower bouquets: photos of real arrangements

Here are bouquets that UFL flower delivery florists made for customers in Kyiv. Every shot is a real arrangement, not a stock image. Under each photo you will find what it is made of and who it suits, and at the end, tips for photographing a bouquet yourself. See real photos in rose bouquets: real photos. Photo ideas: birthday bouquets for her. Pastel ideas with photos: tender bouquets.

Bright bouquets

Gerbera and statice

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Orange gerberas with purple statice: warm against cool. The statice dries beautifully afterwards.

A mix of bright flowers

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A basket arrangement of roses, chrysanthemums and greenery — a gift that needs no vase. Similar bouquets: A mix of bright flowers.

Red anemones

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Anemones with a black centre are a spring flower that looks graphic even in a small bouquet.

An unusual autumn bouquet

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Dried flowers, berries and grasses mixed with fresh blooms — a favourite autumn trend.

Soft bouquets

Roses and eucalyptus

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Lilac roses with silvery eucalyptus, which smells fresh and keeps its look for a long time. Similar bouquets: Roses and eucalyptus.

Soft pastels

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Pastel shades are a safe choice for mum, a colleague or a first date. Similar bouquets: Soft pastels.

Contrasting tones

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Pink with burgundy: darker blooms add depth to a bouquet.

Exotic and unusual flowers

Orchids

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Cut orchid stems last up to three weeks and look luxurious on their own. Similar bouquets: Orchids.

Lotus seed pods

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Florists use dried lotus pods as an unusual accent.

Brassica and carnations

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Ornamental cabbage with carnations makes a long-lasting, original autumn bouquet.

Red bouquets

Red gerberas

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Gerberas are bright and affordable; keep them in shallow water in the vase.

Red and green bouquet

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Classic red with greenery: festive without being over the top. Similar bouquets: Red and green bouquet.

Red roses in a box

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The box keeps its shape and holds water, so no vase is needed. Similar bouquets: Red roses in a box.

Spring bouquets

Spring bouquet

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Tulips, hyacinths and fresh greenery are the top choice from February to May. Similar bouquets: Spring bouquet.

How to photograph a bouquet

• Place the bouquet by a window so the light falls from the side: it brings out the volume of the petals.
• Turn the flash off — it flattens colours.
• Choose a plain background: a wall, fabric or a sheet of card.
• Put the bouquet on one of the third lines rather than dead centre (switch on the grid in your phone camera).
• Shoot at flower height or slightly above, and try a close-up of a single bloom with a blurred background.

What makes a bouquet truly beautiful

A beautiful bouquet is not necessarily big or expensive. Florists look at a few things:

• A focal flower. The arrangement has an accent — a rose, peony or hydrangea — supported by the other flowers.
• Mixed textures. Large and small, smooth and fluffy flowers with varied greenery add volume.
• A considered palette. 2–3 harmonious colours look more premium than a bit of everything.
• Proportions. The flower part is about one and a half times the height of the visible stems or vase.
• Freshness. Firm petals, bright leaves and clean cuts — no wrapping can make up for their absence.

FAQ

Can I use these photos?

Yes, with an active link to www.ufl.ua: the photos are copyright UFL.

Can I order a bouquet like the one in a photo?

Yes. Send the photo to our manager and a florist will make a similar arrangement from seasonal flowers; the exact mix may vary slightly.

Why does a real bouquet sometimes look different from the photo?

Buds open gradually, and on-screen colour depends on lighting and display settings. After a day or two in a vase a bouquet usually looks even fuller.

Read also

• White roses: meaning, varieties and photos
• Pink flowers: 10 types for bouquets
• Types of flowers: names and photos

Author: Maria Svitlovir

Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.

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