Category Archives: Food Friday

Food Friday – Brussel Sprouts

When I was a kid, my parents made me eat my vegetables, ALL my vegetables. Even the ones I didn’t like. As a result, I learned to like most. Brussel sprouts were one of the few exceptions. I always thought … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Orange Abundance

What do you do with two dozen oranges? If you are a photographer, you probably take some photos of them before anything else! You can’t just EAT them! This week my neighbor, a sweet little Asian lady, brought a box of navel … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Cleo’s Fine Oils & Vinegars Food Shoot

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Cleo’s Fine Oils & Vinegars in Annapolis to create some food images for their new packaging brochures. It was only the second time I had shot food for a specific client. … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Classic Risotto

During the cold winter months, we all turn to comfort foods to warm our soul. Instead of the standard gluten, fat and carbohydrate laden mac and cheese I like to kick up the sophistication a level with risotto. Risotto is … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Cherries in a Blue Bowl

Most fruit photographs exceptionally well.  The color and unique form of fresh produce is interesting and often luscious if nicely lit.  Cherries are particularly beautiful through the lens.  I’ve seen so many gorgeous photos of them, but had never photographed them myself, so … Continue reading

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Arugula Quinoa Salad – Food Friday

Last weekend I tried California Pizza Kitchen’s Quinoa + Arugula Salad and loved it.  I decided to make my own version and it was so colorful I had to photograph it: The California Pizza Kitchen version had pine nuts and asparagus, … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Pasta Salad

As cold as it is in the northeast today, I can’t say that pasta salad is the perfect food to share right now… But, I did a shoot of this salad for a magazine recently, so I thought I’d share … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Butter Press Cookies

Whether you call them “Butter Cookies”, “Press Cookies” or “Spritzes” these cookies are my absolute favorite for Christmas.  They look so festive yet are easy to make (usually). They are small but very rich and buttery. Since they aren’t terribly … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Not long ago I found a Lodge cast iron skillet with a great rustic patina at my favorite thrift store.  Ever since, I’ve been on the lookout for some good recipes to make in it and shoot for stock imagery.  When … Continue reading

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Simple Food

Yesterday I spent a little time photographing rice noodles.  Sometimes the simplest things can make the most interesting subjects.  No need to cook up an elaborate dish on a warm summer day when there are raw ingredients with interesting form … Continue reading

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