Photographing ice cream is not only a fun job, but it’s one that’s helped me make connections with real people and their products. Henal Patel of Real Artisan Ice Cream reached out to me for a shoot recently. I was so excited to work with someone who is so passionate about their work. These ice […]

Do we really need to hire a food stylist for this shoot? It’s the most asked question, especially from first-time clients. They’re afraid that hiring a stylist is too expensive and unnecessary. Clients have repeatedly told me, “I simply can’t justify the cost of a food stylist.” And I completely understand why they feel that […]

I don’t post my personal political opinions often, but in this post I’m making an exception. My heart hurts for myself, and for all women in America today. I worry about what will happen to us in the future. June 24th, 2022, will go down in history as a day of infamy for American women. […]

Working with G Squared Pizza was a pleasure. Garrett Ghoering from G Squared Pizza hired the Austin Food Guide team to create new shots for their upcoming gelato and sandwich lines. Garrett had some very specific ideas about what he wanted to achieve. He wanted fun, playful, bold, and colorful shots that spoke to his […]

Photography is empowering. It opens up new perspectives and creates connections to our past, present, and future. Not convinced? Take food photography. Whether you’re taking pictures of your own culinary creations or simply sharing a favorite meal with friends via social media, there are numerous ways that these snapshots can enrich our lives. Food photography […]

I like being able to give my readers photographs of chocolate that are both beautiful and scrumptious. I also want to show them what it takes for me to pull off all that magic, so they can see how I shot this cocoalicious image. The process of creating this picture session, from conception to conclusion, […]

As a food photographer, I find myself looking for captivating food images that portray the excitement and beauty of food. I’ll tell you why. I’ve asked chefs, restauranteurs, food stylists, and many people what makes me stand out when it comes to photographing food. Some said I’m bold, some said I’m imaginative, while others simply […]

You’re unique, and the world needs your voice and point of view. What makes your work distinctive? Is it the props you use? Your lighting techniques? Your editing skills in Photoshop? Or your storytelling skills? Many factors are involved in creating your personal style, but it starts with knowing yourself. Combine your imagination, concepts, and […]

As a food photographer, there are many questions one must be able to answer. And no, it is not a trick question. Hopefully, you have a good idea of what makes you stand out as a food photographer and how you want to present yourself. But if you don’t, it’s time to figure it out. […]

This post is about the photoshoot for Poirot’s Coffee and Creme Puffs, a mock coffee shop I imagined in my head. We used Hercule Poirot as an inspiration for this coffee and crepe photoshoot. Hercule Poirot is the main character of a British series by Agatha Christie. He’s a Belgian detective who solves mysteries and […]