MEET MICA
(pronounced me-kuh)
Austin, Texas-Based Multi-Media, Multi-Sensory Food Enthusiast, Commercial Food Photographer, and Drama-Starter (in the best possible way)
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If, upon meeting her, Mica’s and charisma remind you of chef Matty Matheson, you wouldn’t be the first to say so.
Since 2020, her sought-after theatrical flair for food photography has helped art producers, creative directors, and brand managers in the culinary and hospitality industries capture the emotion of dishes in a way that resonates, elevates, and connects.
Austin-based food photographer Mica McCook is known for being a bit like the food she photographs: bold, vibrant, and irresistibly fun.
creative play.
infectious energy
Is it work? Is it play? Mica brings the energy that turns serious work into
If, upon meeting her, Mica’s and charisma remind you of chef Matty Matheson, you wouldn’t be the first to say so.
Mica’s specialty lies in creating food stills that are fine art enough to appear in a gallery yet commercial enough to grace a billboard.
Since 2020, she has built an impressive client roster of art producers, art buyers, and integrated producers, including Tito's Vodka, Texas Monthly, Resy, Cava, and H-E-B.
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So, while she stands by her past work, she is never limited to it.
TRUE CREATIVE COLLABORATION
Mica thrives on working with brands that energize her and push her creative boundaries. Whether switching her perspective to a novel angle or experimenting with new lighting, she’s never afraid to mix things up. As a result, her photos rise above trends and remain singularly stunning and meaningful for years to come.
Mica McCook can see beyond the brief and bring an innovative flair to every project.
let's mix things up
Using the skills she honed from years spent studying playwriting in college, Mica McCook has mastered the art of storytelling.
And the truth is that Mica never left the theater. Instead, she brought the theater to the plate.
With her signature theatrical flair, she recreates emotions with ingredients, bringing a rare depth seldom found in food photography. Her larger-than-life works, filled with rich colors and deep shadows, set the stage for a grand performance.
Playwrights excel at capturing emotion, creating characters that seem alive, and bringing the audience into the story. Mica spent years exploring different feelings and how to recreate them.
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You need more than pictures. A well-crafted visual feast will evoke emotion and tell a story, inviting viewers into a moment of culinary delight.
