THE BLOG
a behind-the-scenes look at the drama-filled world of food photography and the stories that bring each dish to life
Running a creative business as a woman?Girl… that is a whole mood. Running a women food photography business is a whole different experience. One minute you’re styling the perfect shot; soon after, you’re negotiating rates, writing out a whole treatment for a bid, and trying not to spiral over whether your pricing is “too much.” […]
March 16, 2026
Alright, y’all…let’s just get real. Food photography unpredictability isn’t the exception. It’s the job. Food melts. Light shifts. Sauces move. It’s that perfect croissant melting before your very eyes while you’re sweating bullets over “golden hour.” And yet…somehow…that mess? That chaos? It’s the reason I actually love what I do. Yeah, I said it. I […]
March 12, 2026
Creative stability creates a version of creativity that does not run on adrenaline. There is a version of creativity that runs on adrenaline. It wakes up tight. It answers emails before the sun rises. It says yes quickly. It shoots fast. It edits late. Many people call that drive. Underneath it is urgency. Urgency can […]
March 4, 2026
Opening Thought Lately, I’ve been thinking about gratitude. Just taking a few quiet minutes each day to write down the people, moments, and tiny victories I’m thankful for. Because honestly? It’s way too easy to get lost in the grind. Freelancing can sweep you up. Bookings. Emails. Edits. Follow-ups. On the outside, it looks cute: […]
February 23, 2026
The 9-Second Truth I used to shoot like someone important was watching me. It wasn’t a client. It wasn’t even a real creative director. Just this imaginary presence behind my shoulder with crossed arms and a raised eyebrow, silently asking, “Is that it?” And instead of trusting what I saw, I would start adjusting everything. […]
February 9, 2026
Why Props Became My Thing Letting go of photography props is something I never expected to feel this emotional about. I’m a hoarder — well, I’ve got the spirit of a hoarder, though that’s probably not even remotely accurate. Maybe “collector” is the more correct term. Yes — a collector. Those are the things I […]
January 26, 2026
Every November, Austin turns into the loud, messy, delicious heartbeat of flavor and fire, and the Austin Food & Wine Festival photography scene becomes my playground. If you’ve never been, here’s the official Austin Food & Wine Festival website. The Austin Food & Wine Festival is my playground as a food photographer, where texture, color, sweat, smoke, and […]
December 22, 2025
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 […]
