We launched a podcast in 2022 This by far has been the most exciting part of 2022. We launched a podcast called “The Savory Shot“! We’ve released 14 episodes to date which is 14 more than I ever imagined. We’ve had 11 guests featured all within the business and food space. I’ve been so lucky […]

Introduction Of all the shoots I’ve worked on, I still get giddy about cookbook shoots. It’s the perfect combination of art, chaos and storytelling. When it comes to cookbooks, most of the time you’re shooting a lot of food in a small amount of time. Cookbook shoots are exciting because it offers an opportunity to […]

Concept This shoot was inspired by Dia de los Muertos. A Mexican holiday that celebrates and honors loved ones who have passed. Being half-Mexican myself, I’m honored and proud to celebrate my culture and my heritage. Inspiration The inspiration for this shoot came from the vibrant face painting makeup that’s typically worn on this day. […]

EPISODE SUMMARY This episode was fun to record! This is what happens when you get two food photographers together on a podcast to discuss food culture. Clay Williams worked in IT and Corporate Media before becoming a Photographer in 2006. Looking for an outlet to communicate with the world, and a way to express himself […]

Introduction Hiring a food photographer is a huge investment. What most people don’t think about or see is the behind the scenes. There’s a whole team involved in the production: food stylists, assistants, and depending on budget, a prop stylist. There’s so many layers in planning a shoot and making your vision come to life. […]

Protecting your creativity Protect your creativity EPISODE SUMMARY Why do you create?  You create because you have to. You have a story that needs to be told, an idea that needs to be shared, or a vision that needs to be brought to reality. And when you’re creating, you feel alive—you feel like yourself. That’s […]

EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, we talk to Frank Curry, an educator at Austin Community College and photographer. We discuss learning to fail forward, embracing the photographer you are and not the one you think you should be, taking risks, and the challenges that photographers face today. We begin with a question: What does it […]

Power of Connecting EPISODE SUMMARY If you want to be successful in today’s world, you need to be multi-faceted. That’s the lesson that Addie Broyles wants us to learn, and it’s something she’s been demonstrating with her own career. Addie understands the power of connecting with people. Addie is a multi-faceted renaissance woman: she is […]

I’m bringing back this classic oldie but goodie from the archives. Red Wine Poached Pears. This was one of my favorite shoots ever, and I think it’s high time we brought it back. I love pears, and I love red wine, so combining them together for a sweet and savory treat was a no-brainer. The […]

When I quit my job in 2017 and started a food photography creative business, I thought it would be easy. In the beginning of my food photography creative business, it was one of the most exciting things I did. Why? Because it gave me the opportunity to make my own rules, create my own deadlines, […]