Los Angeles Food Photographer

Some of my earliest commercial photography projects were cook book covers and illustrations. The first cook book cover I shot is in its 31st printing, and continues to be a strong seller after more than 15 years. The image with the large round of cheese and fruit bowl above was shot for a hospital menu cover, and printed 3 million in its first printing. I have worked with some amazing food stylists and chefs over the years, who have contributed to the work.

I made food photography my specialty because several of the books I read said that it was the most difficult of subjects. I felt that if I could excel at food photography, I could succeed with any subject. I believe that photography is "painting with light", and art form that is too often ignored because it happens in an instant. You will see a 3-D look to my food photography, and a feeling of light and shadow. It is this feeling of light that sets my work apart.

My recent food clients have included Bonerts Pies - a national pie brand sold in the refrigerator case, Toms Farms - a Southern California Farmer's Market chain, King Soopers- a mid-west grocery store chain, Joyce's submarines-a fast food franchise, and Jodere Publishing and Nu-Lifestyle books - both cook book publishers. Other types of clients include restaurants, hotels, magazines and book publishers.