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Intro With the ever-evolving world of food and food marketing, in 2023 it’s important for food brands to stay ahead of the game and focus on the right things. So here are 5 things food brands should focus on in 2023, and how hiring a food photographer can help. Authenticity Customers want transparency and honesty […]

2023: Stay Ahead Of The Game

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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 […]

2022: A Look Back, And A Look Forward

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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 […]

How to Glow Gluten-Free Cookbook shoot: the experience

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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. […]

Death Becomes Them: A Dia De Los Muertos Shoot

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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. […]

How to Make Sure Your Food Photographer Gets the Shot You Want

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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 […]

Recent Work: Red Wine Poached Pears

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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, […]

3 Things No One Tells You About Starting A Food Photography Creative Business

Woman with a hat standing on a sidewalk in front of a building on South First St. in Austin, Texas.
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Introduction When Alice Waters wrote in The Art of Simple Food, “good food is a right and not a privilege,” she was speaking about the way we prepare food at home. But she could just as easily have been speaking about the way we photograph it. As professional food photographer Georgina Hayden tells me, “I […]

A Food Photographer Who Will Capture Your Style

Flat lay image of madeleine's on a plate with a cup of tea.
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For World Mental Health Day, we support people with mental illnesses by letting them know they are not alone and speaking out to change the stigma around mental illness. World Mental Health Day is a day when I can remind myself that I am not alone in my struggles with mental health, and it’s a […]

World Mental Health Day

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Food photography is a serious business. It’s also an art form, and we value the opportunity to create beautiful images that showcase your brand. Our uncommon touch and approach to food photography is unique in that it focuses on bringing out the best in each project. We use our skills as artists and photographers to […]

The Uncommon Touch We Bring To Food Photography

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