“Untitled 1,” 2014. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

Now that summer has finally arrived, the meditative floral still-lifes of the New Orleans-born art photographer Sharon Core are a welcome treat for those of us stuck in offices. Consciously copying historical paintings of flowers, Core pays attention to every detail, creating an almost exact doppelgänger — in the studio and, more recently, in her garden. In addition to painting, Core has worked as a pastry chef and food stylist, honing the kind of patience and precision that is also demanded by the construction of her photos. While some depict arrangements in full bloom, others take a more literal approach to the nature morte aesthetic: They capture the meticulously arranged flowers just after they’ve started to wilt, imbuing the photos with a sweet melancholy not unlike returning home after a week of vacation.

Sharon Core’s work is currently on display in three group shows. “In the Garden” is on view through Sept. 6 at the George Eastman House, 900 East Avenue, Rochester, N.Y., eastmanhouse.org; “Super Natural” is on view through Sept. 13 at the Museum of the Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.,nmwa.org; “Arts and Foods” is on view through Nov. 1 as part of the Milan Triennale, triennale.org.

“1866,” 2012. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1863,” 2011. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1828,” 2012. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1665,” 2011. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1870,” 2011. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1720,” 2012. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1885,” 2011. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery

“1886,” 2011. Sharon Core, courtesy of Yancey Richardson Gallery