About Front Cover
We asked Karla Deel , the Flora Farms Marketing Director and photographer , if she was up for the challenge of a front cover photo with a cannabis plant decorated like a Christmas tree . You see the results on this month ’ s cover — her photo is awesome ! We asked Karla to share a behind the scene look at how the photo was taken and the work to make it happen . Here ’ s how she describes the photo shoot setup .
Above left : Karla Deel during the cover photo-shoot with Bubba Fett plants curing overhead . On right , Karla ’ s photo-shoot and tree decorator assistant Molly Balliet next to the decorated Cannabis Christmas tree .
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“ We selected the beautiful Flora Farms award-winning Bubba Fett , photographed seven days before it was harvested . It was a whole operation of taking it out of its groom room , gently carrying it into a dry / cure room and photographing it on top of our fresh frozen freezer . Molly Balliet , one of the best Room Captains , helped me handle the plant , string it up to support the decorations , and decorate it . We had a small window of time to work with the plant due to its watering and feeding schedule — it was a whirlwind of holiday fun ! Our bucking crew was smiling and cheering us on . Fun fact , we serendipitously photographed it under Bubba Fett plants curing overhead as seen in the photo here .”
Karla ( on left ) and Molly make the finishing touches to the decorated Cannabis Christmas tree during the cover photo-shoot .
There ’ s a lot of work that goes into a cover photo . We thank Karla , Molly , and all at Flora Farms who made it happen . Most importantly , we hope our readers enjoy it and have a wonderful holiday season .