Fall is the perfect time for warm, comforting soups. We wanted to capture that cozy fall, artsy vibe in our recent photoshoot. As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, there’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of soup to warm you up from the inside out. Don’t you agree? So, we made […]

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. […]

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 […]

The first time I visited Philadelphia’s museum of art, it was a breathtaking experience. It had classic Dutch paintings like Peasants Drinking at a Window by Adriaen van Ostade. The art took over my senses and transported me to another world. It was truly like stepping back in time. I am a big fan of […]

Glittery Picture It all started with a little sparkle. And then the fire spread. I’ll admit it: I’m a sucker for a glittery picture. And… I’ve never tried sushi before. Now before I run and hide, let me say this: Sure, sushi looks delicious in photos—but it’s not exactly the most approachable cuisine out there. […]

It’s not often that you get to share in the magic of a moment, but this is one of those times. I was chatting with Kristina from Girl Gone Grits Food Styling by way of email—we were talking about possible collaborations and how we could work together. I had an idea for something glittery, fun, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]