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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
When Inspiration Strikes in the Living Room Picture this: You’re all snuggled up, book in one hand, your go-to snack in the other, and then, bam, inspiration strikes. It happened to me, transforming a chill day into a whirlwind of creativity with a spontaneous snack shoot. Who knew a simple sight, like almonds scattered across […]
April 8, 2024
Finding Home: The Story of Us Told Through Food In a world so vast and diverse, have you ever stopped to ponder what it means to truly belong? This photo shoot, driven by an exploration of family roots and inspired by a mentorship program, aimed to seize that very soul. We explored belonging through the […]
April 1, 2024
Y’all, let’s get real. Ever felt stuck in a job that just… wasn’t it? Like you were watching everyone else live vibrant lives while yours was kinda on grayscale? That was me, workin’ in physical therapy. Sure, it helped people, but it didn’t make my soul sing. I wanted that deep-down joy, the kind that […]
March 25, 2024
A Year of Capturing Feelings Through the Lens Y’all, sometimes the simplest things in life bring us the most joy. That’s what I discovered during a year of mentorship with the incredible Bea Lubas. Our focus? Digging deep into the emotional magic that a single image can hold, particularly through the lens of emotion in […]
March 18, 2024
Behind the Lens: A Journey into a 1950s-Inspired Love Story Hey, y’all, let me take you back to a time when love was as sweet and intense as the first bite of a bangin’ strawberry cake. The air was filled with doo-wop tunes that made your heart skip a beat. This dessert photography shoot is […]
March 4, 2024
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, […]
