✨So excited to finally share the new TruFru freeze dried fruit packaging I had the pleasure of photographing with the best crew ever!✨ Such a fun project, I can’t wait to share the frozen refresh next! ❄️ Styling magic by @cindymelin @lisa.bishop.food.stylist @floriay #PackagingDesign #FoodPhotography #TruFru #packagingphotography

Spritz season has finally arrived! I am now accepting patio invitations! 🥂🙋&zwj;♀️🌞 Photo and styling by yours truly.

Spritz season has finally arrived! I am now accepting patio invitations! 🥂🙋‍♀️🌞 Photo and styling by yours truly.

New work! 🍓🥜 I had the pleasure of photographing the launch of bare’s new fruit & nut bars + granola—healthy, simple, and delicious! This continues our creative collab that started with their full line of baked fruit chips (yes, I’m still snacking on them). Always a joy to bring products like these to life—especially when there's extra to munch on after the shoot 😋 Grateful to the bare team and @pepsico for their trust + the opportunity to help bring this bright, healthy lineup to life. Food stylist: @valeriegotfood #bare #foodphotography #brandlaunch #snacktime #foodphotographer

As spring approaches and my herb garden starts to come alive, I wanted to share this little studio creation — inspired by an aesthetically pleasing (yet not entirely practical) watering can I had in the studio. The concept? Watering herbs and watching them grow. But instead of sprouting in soil, these herbs pop up as garnishes in a cocktail. To create this image, I styled the finished drink first, then snapped a photo each time I plucked away a garnish. Play it backwards, and voilà — a cocktail garden in full bloom! Styling and photo by yours truly. #foodphotography #beveragestyling #chicagofoodphotographer #editorialphotography #beveragephotography #foodanddrinkphotographer #chicagophotographer #stopmotion

A cozy marshmallow still life in anticipation of a snowy evening. Goddess of the torch and master of the mallow @senora_lunch #foodphotography #foodstyling #chicagofoodphotographer #editorialphotography #foodphotographer #commercialphotography #foodphotographymagazine

The best desserts aren’t just delicious—they’re mesmerizing. Sometimes, they’re so stunning you don’t even want to take a bite. Even if the other half of this gorgeous trifle wasn't filled with instant mashed potatoes, I would still have a hard time eating it. Behind the scenes, the camera only captures the beauty upfront, while the hidden area is often packed with fillers like mashed potatoes, masa, paper towels, or even marbles. These elements aren’t just space savers—they provide structure and stability, allowing for the precise styling that transforms food into art. A question I’m often asked is if I eat the set food after the shot is captured. This post should answer that question for you. Stunning trifle created by @senora_lunch #foodphotography #foodstyling #foodphotographer #chicagofoodphotographer #foodstylist

#beveragephotography #foodanddrinkphotographer #chicagophotographer

Sweet and salty, prosciutto and grape pizza Styling @amystylesfood Photo @lcernyphoto #foodstyling #foodphotographer #chicagophotographer

Soup you are meant to slurp. Styling @josephineorba #foodstyling #foodphotographer #chicagophotographer #editorialphotography

After 10+ years in an in-house commercial studio, I’m beyond excited to step into 2025 as a freelance photographer! ✨  2024 brought its share of challenges, but those struggles sparked growth and transformation, leading me to this exciting new chapter. I’m filled with gratitude and giddy with excitement for all that lies ahead. Here’s to a sparkling 2025 together—may it be full of creativity and collaboration with old and new friends! The love and support I’ve received so far has been heartwarming and I can’t wait to start creating some amazing work together! 💫 Happy New Year! #NewBeginnings #FreelanceLife #PhotographyJourney

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