THE BLOG
a behind-the-scenes look at the drama-filled world of food photography and the stories that bring each dish to life
A few years ago, the world felt loud and heavy (let’s be real, it still is!), and I found myself on my hands and knees searching for whatever motivation I could scrape off the studio floor. At some point, I realized that my poor health was dimming my ability to see—not the “check your histogram” […]
December 15, 2025
Every now and then, the universe slides a project across your table that feels like it was meant for you—messy timing, impossible deadlines, and just enough drama to make you wonder why you love this job so much. This Foxtail Bar photography project was exactly that for me. I remember getting the email. They didn’t […]
December 8, 2025
Lately, I’ve been obsessed with texture—not just noticing it, but chasing it. I spent an embarrassing amount of time watching the light kiss the surface of a simple blanket, and it reminded me why texture matters so much in food photography. Texture is not a throwaway detail; it’s what breathes life into a frame and […]
December 1, 2025
If you’ve never been to Texas, let me paint you a picture: from March to September, it’s hotter than Satan’s moist butthole. But when November light finally rolls in, the weather gets its act together and starts behaving like it’s got some sense. Then October rolls around, and something miraculous happens. The weather finally gets […]
November 24, 2025
I will never forget the first time I went to Golden Corral. I’d never been to a buffet before and y’all—I swear, it was a life-changing moment. Obviously, since I’m writing an entire blog post about it. LOL. After all, that first buffet felt like a dream come true. But seriously. There were food stations […]
November 3, 2025
Five Minutes Before the Hero Shot When steam becomes the story in beverage photography, magic happens — light, emotion, and timing come together to turn an ordinary cup into art. I was near the end of my test shoot, and while the shots were solid, they just didn’t sing. You know that feeling when something […]
October 27, 2025
I’ve heard this phrase more times than I can count: “Find your light!” And sure, I get it. Photography literally comes from photon—the study of light. But over time, I discovered something deeper—the language of photography isn’t just written in light. It’s also whispered in the shadows. Shadows give light its purpose. They carve mood, […]
October 21, 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
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 […]
