I was in the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and I was looking at a Rembrandt painting. It was the first time I had ever seen one of his paintings. I was stunned. I’d never seen anything so beautiful. The dramatic lighting in the painting was very soft and gentle, with deep and dramatic shadows.  Since […]

“I’ve never been able to get a good picture of this dessert. Man, that looks amazing! You got the perfect dessert shot!” the owner told me while looking at the back of my camera.  I knew I got the perfect shot when I saw the expression on her face. She looked like she was about […]

Today, I will teach you how to create a stunning, mouthwatering food photo of delicious food. People eat with their eyes first, and a picture can make or break a dish. Our goal is to make the dish look tasty, and we’re going to help it do that with three things. We call them the […]

I get asked this question all the time “What’s in your camera bag?” I thought it would be fun to showcase what’s in my camera bag, so here it is. In my camera bag: Canon 5Dsr Let’s start with the camera I use. I upgraded to the Canon 5Dsr in 2017 after landing a big […]

What I did before food photography I have always been a creative person. Growing up, my mom encouraged me to pursue my passion for theatre. I’ve never been a fan of conformist thinking or norms. I always thought about how I could go against the grain and have a career that would fit my personality. […]

Some myths just never seem to die. I hear this question, “Is it true that you use motor oil for syrups” all the time. There are so many myths surrounding food photography that is, in fact, are false. I want to set the record straight on some of these myths. Natural light is best for […]

I get asked a lot of questions about what I do, mostly from people who want to learn more about food photography. I’ve worked as a professional food photographer for over 5 years, and I’m still learning every day. The following are just a few of the most important things that I’ve learned since I […]

It almost goes without saying that a great food photograph is a primary ingredient in a recipe for success. If you are considering hiring a food photographer, then it means that you are ready to take your business to the next level. Deciding if hiring a food photographer is right for you seems like a […]

We’ll be discussing what you want on your shot list, what we try to include as a food photographer, and how to create images for your cookbook. Ever wondered how to start planning your photoshoot with an experienced food photographer? Here is a blog post that will walk you through the process of how to […]

Food photography is crucial for restaurants trying to reach out to new customers. We go into great depth to explain the frustrations of food photography and why hiring a professional food photographer for your restaurant is worth the cost. In the restaurant industry, photography is a powerful marketing tool. People want to post Instagram-worthy brunches […]