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As a commercial food photographer, I’ve always been fascinated by the art of capturingmouth-watering images that not only entice viewers but also tell a story. My passion forisometric shapes brings a unique perspective to my work, adding depth and intrigue to eachcomposition. In this blog post, I, Mica McCook, will take you behind the scenes […]

May 1, 2023

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Introduction As the weather warms up, our taste buds crave fresh and bright flavors that are in season.That’s why we always look fondly at our past shoot of this delicious Orange Strawberry Saladrecipe featured in Edible Austin magazine. We wanted to capture the essence of spring in everyshot, and we can confidently say we accomplished […]

April 24, 2023

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Introduction Macarons are a beloved sweet treat, but their delicate nature and need for precision make themdifficult to make. The batter is a meringue with stiff peaks folded into finely ground almond flour.For my photo shoot featuring pink macarons, I decided to purchase them from a local bakery. Inthis post, I’ll take you on a […]

April 4, 2023

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Madeleine desserts: a classic French pastry French desserts have a super special place in my heart. The delicate flavors, intricate designs,and rich history behind each dessert are what make them so captivating to me. My ultimate foodphotographer dream is to travel to France and indulge in all the pastries and desserts thecountry has to offer. […]

March 27, 2023

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I created a stunning image of a new orange cocktail recipe for one of the world’s largest liquorbrands. I practiced beforehand, used props such as vintage mixers and orange peels, and keptthe styling minimal to let the bold and bright orange color take center stage for this cocktail. I am SO proud of the results, […]

February 27, 2023

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Introduction I’ve been a professional food photographer for over five years, and after all this time, Istill love photographing soups. Why? Soup is easy to make and easy to eat (wink), butit’s also full of surprises. Soup can either be light or hearty, healthy or decadent, it canhave watery or thick broth. Plus it’s got […]

February 6, 2023

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Our recent fall soup photoshoot was a true labor of love. We’re so excited to share the story behind it with you. From choosing a simple background with fabric to being inspired by our love for fall, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we brought our vision to life with this Fall Soup Shoot. Choosing […]

January 2, 2023

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We launched a podcast in 2022 This by far has been the most exciting part of 2022. We launched a podcast called “The Savory Shot“! We’ve released 14 episodes to date which is 14 more than I ever imagined. We’ve had 11 guests featured all within the business and food space. I’ve been so lucky […]

December 26, 2022

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It’s fall. I love fall. Always have and always will. Firstly, I love the way it smells, how the leaves crunch under my feet, and the way my breath comes out in little clouds when I’m outside. I love curling up with a pumpkin spice latte and watching the leaves tumble past my window. For […]

October 31, 2022

pumpkin spice latte
flat lay of maple baked pears

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The most dramatic thing about these maple-baked pears is that they were made by me. I have been thinking a lot about creativity lately. It’s not that I’m not creative, but rather that I am in a rut of sorts. That happens to all of us at some point or another. We get used to […]

October 3, 2022