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a behind-the-scenes look at the drama-filled world of food photography and the stories that bring each dish to life
A Serendipitous Coffee Connection: Tuk Tuk Coffee Shoot So, this cool story starts at my husband Aaron’s company holiday party. Aaron introduced me to his colleague Sunyecta, who, along with her husband, just launched their own coffee bean startup called Tuk Tuk Coffee. Now, as someone who absolutely loves coffee, you can bet I was […]
February 26, 2024
Insert GIF with Size Control Serendipity & Cocktails: An Impromptu Shoot with Tito’s Vodka Ever had one of those days where everything gets canceled, and you end up with this unexpected free afternoon? That’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks back. Usually, my afternoons are jam-packed, so having this sudden free time felt […]
February 19, 2024
My Fave Day: Valentine’s Day So, Valentine’s Day is totally my jam! Every year, it’s like this big love fest for me. I go all out, whipping up some yummy eats for my husband, sending cute cards and goodies to my besties, and, of course, spoiling my pups with new toys. There’s just something about […]
February 12, 2024
Reflecting on a period of creative drought in early 2023, I found myself at a standstill, camera untouched for weeks, engulfed in frustration and confusion. My creative spirit seemed to have vanished. It was then, that I reached out to my cherished friend Kristina Wolter from Girl Gone Grits. Desperate to rekindle my artistic flame, […]
February 5, 2024
January always feels like a trial month for me. The new year kicks off with a blend of excitement and an overwhelming sense of fresh expectations. It’s the month where we promise ourselves the moon, isn’t it? This January, I found myself caught in the current, sometimes swimming with the tide and, at other times, […]
January 29, 2024
Insert GIF with Size Control Bubbly and Bold Reds Here’s a little confession: I’ve never been one for champagne. Yes, I’m that person who passes on mimosas at brunch. Tragic, I know. But photographing champagne? Now that’s a love story. For my latest personal project, ‘Bubbly and Bold Reds,’ I decided to bring the festive […]
January 22, 2024
Insert GIF with Size Control GoFundMe’s Celebration at Nixta Taqueria When the GoFundMe team reached out to me for a photography project for GoFundMe’s Celebration at Nixta Taqueria, it wasn’t just another assignment. It was a chance to capture the spirit of community giving, of kindness, and of course, tantalizing food. GoFundMe has always been […]
January 15, 2024
Insert GIF with Size Control Apostrophe Reps’ AMP: 2023 was such an exciting year for me. I still remember the flutter of excitement in my stomach when I received the email confirming my acceptance into Apostrophe Reps’ AMP mentorship program. It felt like a dream come true, a golden ticket into a world I had […]
January 8, 2024
Insert GIF with Size Control Dear 2024, You’ve just stepped onto the stage, fresh and uncharted, a canvas waiting for its first stroke of brilliance. I’m here, at the brink of your dawn, armed with a palette of dreams, goals, and an unquenchable thirst for creativity. This letter is more than just words; it’s a […]
January 5, 2024
Capturing the Essence of Celebration As the holiday season wrapped us in its sparkling embrace, I found myself captivated by the joyous task of photographing festive raspberry linzers. These delightful shortbread cookies, with their jubilant raspberry centers, became the stars of my latest shoot, urging us to revel in the textures and tastes of Christmas […]
