Behind the Lens
I am Diana Rozenshteyn, a San Diego-based nature photographer with a passion for capturing the beauty of flowers, plants, and the quiet moments in nature. Drawing inspiration from California's native flora and lush gardens, my photography focuses on intimate, close-up images that highlight the elegance and emotion found in the natural world. Whether I’m photographing wildflowers during hikes, vibrant garden blooms in my neighborhood, or the plants I encounter on my travels, my work reflects a deep appreciation for the delicate wonders of the natural world.
Photography, to me, is like painting with a camera instead of a paintbrush—each image a brushstroke of light, texture, and feeling. I specialize in dreamy, soft-focus floral photography, often using vintage lenses like the Helios 44-2, Pentacon 50mm, and Petri 55mm to create romantic bokeh effects and a nostalgic, painterly quality in my work. I capture my images with minimal editing, relying on natural light and my in-camera process to preserve the beauty as it is.
Through San Diego in Bloom, I aim to share the joy and magic I find in local nature preserves, botanical gardens, and even the vibrant, hidden corners of my neighborhood. Thank you for visiting, and I hope my photographs bring a sense of calm and wonder to your day.
If you’d like to support my work, you can purchase prints through my shop on FineArtAmerica.