Lydia Batts is the artist and creative force behind Leden Design, a New Zealand-based studio offering nature-inspired art prints and canvas works that bring the beauty of the natural world into the home. Rooted in a childhood surrounded by fruit orchards, wildflowers, and a mother's love of flowers, Lydia's work is a heartfelt expression of the world around her, from sweeping mountain landscapes to delicate florals and coastal scenes. I had the pleasure of photographing Lydia both at home and in her Auckland studio, where her passion for creativity is palpable in every corner. A lover of natural light, Lydia gravitates toward soft, ambient daylight that mirrors the warmth and freshness found in her designs, and it was a joy to let that light lead the way throughout our shoot together.