what i did on my summer vacation 17 Aug 2013 | 04:10 am

Sometimes life has a way of sneaking up on you, changing your plans, and blowing your mind. For most of my adult life, I have had pretty much zero interest in having kids. Don't get me wrong-- there ...

a little of this, a little of that 3 Jul 2013 | 01:14 am

Well, it was a very busy and eventful June. Here's a glimpse of what's been happening.... Early in June, Thanksgiving came to my studio when I did a photo shoot for NCGA, a business services cooperat...

ten years 12 Jun 2013 | 07:53 pm

I married the love of my life, but I didn’t always believe that. Almost exactly 10 years ago, I married Joe. I said, “I do, I promise, I love” to him, in front of our closest friends and family. And ...

kumquats 4 Jun 2013 | 07:59 pm

a little recap of the 2013 farm to table workshop 29 May 2013 | 01:41 am

It's always so hard to write about my multi-day workshops after they end. Each group of students is so different and the class dynamic is always unique. This recent Farm to Table workshop was no excep...

malts & milkshakes is on the shelves! 14 May 2013 | 06:26 am

For some reason, I was completely in the dark about the fact that Malts & Milkshakes (St. Martin's Press) hit the shelves last month! This was such a sinfully delicious book to shoot! The author, Aut...

exciting giveaway!! 2 May 2013 | 12:39 am

I've been in a giving mood lately, inspired by things like this article, and I have a very fun announcement! Since I still have some spaces left in my 3-day Farm to Table photography workshop that's ...

a recap of the gulf shores photography workshop-- via the iphone 30 Apr 2013 | 07:05 pm

Thank you to Helene, Laura, Libby, and all the AMAZING students who attended the Gulf Shores food photography workshop this past weekend. I am so grateful to all of you. xoxo

american lamb board 10 Apr 2013 | 08:00 pm

When the American Lamb Board contacted me a few months back, I was immediately psyched. Anyone who is familiar with me and my work knows that my real passion lies in the story-telling aspect of my job...

a few blogs i love 4 Apr 2013 | 07:18 pm

I don't follow many blogs but when I visit one, I want to be inspired. I want to laugh or be moved or be awed by something beautiful. Here are 3 blogs that kind of rock my world... •Inspiration for ...