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Music has had a profound influence on my life.  Many of my deepest and happiest memories are rooted in specific songs, y’all. So what better way to find inspiration than with music? I’ve often said that I love taking bold and dramatic photos. My goal is to focus on the main dish while incorporating all […]

Case Study: Red Charcuterie Board

picture of red charcuterie board with strawberries, rasberries, tomatoes, salami and roses
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“Forget what everybody else is doing, Mica.” My photography professor said to me in class one day. “Why bother learning a trend if it’s not your style? So forget what everybody else is doing, Mica. Do and photograph what makes you happy.” At the time, the bright and airy trend was dominating the food world, […]

Forget what everybody else is doing

woman walking down the street wearing a hat, jeans, black shirt and sweater.
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Food photographers and restaurant owners work together to create magically delicious photos. What do food photographers and restaurant owners have in common?  Food, honey.  Restaurant owners (that’s you) want images that align with their brand, values, and vibe. And a food photographer’s (that’s me) job is to gather that vision and create images that are […]

5 Ways Food Photographers and Restaurants Work Together

maple baked pears with cinnamon
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Confession: I’m a drama queen. I live, breathe all things drama. It started in the 7th grade as a shy 13-year old kid who accidentally auditioned for a play and got bit by the acting bug. And since then, everything I’ve created had to be amplified. From telenovelas to trashy reality to operas, I’m attracted to […]

A New Way to Think About Food Photography

Mica McCook Food Photographer and Owner Austin Food Guide
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