Category Archives: Food Photography
Fujifilm X-T4 Quick Review – Two Things
Originally a Nikon shooter, I bought the Fujifilm X-T1 when it came out to give mirrorless a try. There was a bit of a learning curve for the X-T1 and I favored my Nikon for my food photography, but I … Continue reading
Quick Pickled Onions
When I was little, my parents’ favorite restaurant was a family owned Italian restaurant in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania called Mattucci’s. Even as young as 10 or 12, my favorite thing on the menu was their antipasto, and my favorite thing … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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