I love working with first-time cookbook clients because they come in super enthusiastic and ready to throw down. But sometimes, the amount of information and prep work we need to do before a cookbook photoshoot can be surprising. We all know that setting up a recipe takes some time and effort. But when you’re looking […]

When you’re in the business of creating delicious food, people need to know it looks as good as it tastes. This is where hiring a food photographer can prove to be very useful. And while marketing one’s self artistically without the use of any external help is possible, having a professional do the work for […]

We’re often asked what inspires us, and our answer is always the same: we love creating stories with our photography. As a food photographer, we strive to help you tell the story behind your food — whether that be the hard work you put into making the dish, your memories of a family member’s beloved […]

How do you know if the photographer “gets it”?   At the risk of sounding like a disinterested, worn-out, and pretentious food photographer here (which is not me, I swear), there are so many food photographers in this world. There are more than 381 million Google results when you search “food photographer.” That is a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]