THE BLOG
a behind-the-scenes look at the drama-filled world of food photography and the stories that bring each dish to life
Most of my career has been built on strobes. They’re powerful, versatile, and great for creating dramatic light. My bread and butter. I know their quirks and how to coax the exact mood I want out of them. But lately, I’d been feeling that familiar creative itch. It started with seeing other photographers experiment by […]
August 25, 2025
There was a time…let’s call it the Golden Era of Pinterest, when perfect food photos were at their absolute peak of perfection. You know the kind of pictures I’m talking about. The cookies were stacked just so, the cupcakes had frosting swirled like they’d been piped by angels, and the spaghetti sat on the plate […]
August 18, 2025
The Unexpected Question That Makes Every Shoot More Intentional Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things on a shoot—perfect props, gorgeous lighting—and somehow, the final image still doesn’t feel right? I’ve been there. And here’s what I’ve learned after hundreds of shoots: When we skip over the emotional alignment part of the process, […]
June 10, 2025
What Tito’s Wanted (And What They Didn’t) The brilliant team at Tito’s Handmade Vodka came to me with a very specific ask:Create a hero shot for a St. Patrick’s Day cocktail photoshoot that felt elevated, feminine, and fun—but without falling into the typical holiday traps (no leprechauns, no pot of gold, and absolutely no tacky […]
May 26, 2025
Ever get told your style is “too dark” when you say it’s moody? Yep. Been there. Honestly, every time I describe my work as moody food photography, I brace for the follow-up: “Oh, like dimly lit, shadowy, mysterious?” Cue the werewolf jokes. To clarify, let’s clear something up: moody doesn’t mean murky. It doesn’t mean […]
May 19, 2025
Step Into the Spotlight with Cinematic Lighting Ever scroll through your feed and notice some posts just STOP you dead in your tracks? Like, you can’t help but stare? You realize those visuals have that something special you’ve been wanting for your own content. And maybe, just maybe, you’ve been feeling a little…blah about your […]
April 28, 2025
Why Your Brand Deserves More Flair, Color, and Personality in Your Photography Ever scroll past a photo so fast that you almost got whiplash? I know I have—and honestly, that’s exactly what’s happening with most brands today. All those flat photos make it easy to just swipe right past. Your images might be clear, clean, and professional, […]
April 7, 2025
A COLOR THAT DEMANDS ATTENTION This recent shoot for Tito’s Vodka’s Valentine’s Day campaign was all about atmosphere—bold, romantic, and sultry. The client wanted a photo that oozed romance—the kind you’d find in a classic romance novel. Tito’s Vodka envisioned a setting that felt intimate, passionate, and unforgettable. The deep, wine-like red saturates the background, […]
March 31, 2025
Step In Close, Feel the Moment with Brenham Kitchens’ Chocolate Sauce I recently had the pleasure of photographing Brenham Kitchens’ Chocolate Sauce, a brand that knows how to turn something simple into something irresistible. This shoot was all about capturing the richness, the velvety smoothness, and, consequently, that perfect, slow-moving drip that makes chocolate sauce […]
March 3, 2025
There’s something primal about making salt-encrusted red snapper. It connects us to something ancient, something fundamental. I wanted to capture a dish that felt both rustic and lavish. Think sun-drenched coastlines and celebratory feasts. This dish was a joy to photograph because I got to play with so many different textures. From the jagged, sandy-textured […]
