“Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It's about honesty. It's about identity.”

— Louise Fresco

This macro photo shows a close-up of lobster rolls I made at home with half a kit from Bonfire Oyster Company. Lemon wedges and kettle chips round out the plate. Shot in studio with natural light.
A yeasted donut with blueberry and vanilla glaze looks especially scrumptious in this detailed macro shot. Shot in studio with artificial light. The donut is from Dutch Monkey Donuts in Cumming, Ga.
This maple bacon monkey bread was a recipe suggested by my GE Cafe oven and came straight from the Kroger website. This closeup macro photo features the detail of the maple-soaked bread and crispy bacon. Shot in studio with artificial lighting.
A cheese plate covered win cheese and mice, what more do you need to amuse your guests? Cheddar, Swiss, and Ash-Wraped Blue Cheese are shown with simple crackers. The ceramic mice are hanging out at the corner of the plate and on the cheese knife. C
Lemons are at the heart of so many great recipes. These lemons are shown in a hand-painted VBC Casa bowl sat atop a wooden cutting board. A Global paring knife is shown next to a lemon that has been cut open. In the background is a tea towel featur
An overhead shot of the lobster rolls made from the Bonfire Oyster Company kit. Shown with lemon wedges and kettle chips. Shot in studio using natural light.
Homeade Parker House rolls are a great addition to a family meal. These rolls are being brushed with butter right after coming out of the oven. Shown in a red and white cast iron pan on my kitchen counter-top. Shot in studio using artificial light.
Enstroms makes more than just toffee. This collection shows a variety of Enstroms chocolate offerings arranged on a textured baking tray. Shot in studio using natural light.
Simple ingredients can make excellent photo subjects. These shitake mushrooms were shot on black using studio lights. The macro approach brings out the details on the top and bottom of the mushroom cap.
These fluffy Japanese pancakes are topped with raspberries, blue berries, whipped cream and strawberry syrup. Served with orange juice. Shot on white with artificial lighting.
Some desserts just seem more elegant in miniature. The cheesecakes are homemade. One is topped with caramel and candy-coated Easter chocolates, another with a chocolate-dipped cannoli, and a third is topped with strawberry jam and a chocolate-covered
Another ode to simple preparation. These ravoli were freshley cooked and shot while being spooned into the rounded plate from VBC Casa. Shot in studio using artificial light.
Sometimes you have to play with your food. These shells are from a local farm and shown in a broken pile beneath the ominous shadow of the basket that held them. (Don't worry, you'll notice I cooked up the good parts earlier, so no food was wasted.)
This is not your typical bowl of Spagheti O's. This version is homemade using my spicy tomato soup base, small Italian sausage meatballs, and artisanal ring pasta. It is served in an Asian-inspired blue bowl setting on a well-used cookie sheet. It s
A macro shot showing popables air-fried Thai chili-seasoned shitake mushrooms. These snacks have the goodness of mushrooms with the crunch of pork rinds and a great spicy kick. Shot in studio using artificial light.
This homeade Japanese milk bread was rolled by hand with the help of my 5-year-old. It was not symetrical but did make some amazing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. The recipe is from Bread by Elise.
Shadows bring a fun element to this photo of dried spaghetti. The dried bundle is shot from overhead to resemble a flower in summer's bloom. The background is designed to suggest the Italian flag. Shot in studio with artificial light.
French macarons allow you to play with patterns so nicely. These were shot in the studio using artificial light.
Enstrom's Toffee is a gem hidden in plain site in downtown Grand Junction. These toffee's were shot in studio using natural light, then devoured by eager taste testers shortly after.
These lobster rolls were prepared with just half a Lobster Roll kit from the Bonfire Oyster Company. Shown here with wedges of fresh lemon, a side of potato chips, and a frothy glass of Blue Moon light. If you are a Grand Valley local you can find t
Is it possible to have too many different types of pasta in your pantry? I say no. This still life featuring 8 different types of dried pasta was shot in the studio using natural light.
This playful shot of the Popables Thai Chili Mushrooms was done in studio with artificial lighting. The mushrooms and chili are shot in studio, the inspired background of colorful powders was provided with the aid of Adobe AI.
An overhead shot of colorful French macarons arranged on a rectangular white serving plate set atop a marbled surface. Shot in studio with artificial light.
This popcorn was grown in our background at the request of my 5-year-old. These dried ears were shot in studio using LED lighting and a shadow board to achieve this high-drama look.
These dried apple slices were made at home using my handy mandoline and the air fryer function on my GE Cafe oven. Shown here in a small VBC Casa dish with red and green apples in the background. Shot in studio with artificial light.
These cocoa-dusted truffles were shot in the studio using artificial light.
This massaman curry, katsu chicken, rice, and fries were all shot onsite at Trail Life Brewery in Grand Junction. Shot with my iPhone and an LED light cube, then promptly consumed. This is the best curry in the valley.
These homemade chocolate-covered truffles were shot in the studio using artificial light.
A variety of French macarons zoom around the table in a spiral pattern.