Guided by a passion for cuisine, decor, and period-authentic styling.
Food photography with more intention for setting and sense of place. The camera is positioned directly overhead for a bird’s eye view of the table to reveal the food and drink, but also hands and props to illustrate an editorial direction. By shaping a strong studio light to mimic window sunlight, the image is cast in dramatic shadow and light to further emphasize a natural, lived-in atmosphere. This style excels at visual storytelling where it’s well-suited for promoting events, seasonal menus, themed nights, and curated guest experiences — capturing not just the food and drink, but the atmosphere and narrative surrounding them.
A 1950’s coupon book found in an antique store in Bay City, Michigan. The coffee and pastry are from Camp Coffee in Windsor. Old medium format camera, coffee stains, a matchbook from an old Windsor electronic store, and a $2 American bill.
It’s 1988 and my grandfather is feverishly making notes and sun diagrams on how to best orient the family cottage he’s building for perfect sun exposure. My grandmother, played by my mother, serves him a plate of pasta with wine and whisky. A retired engineer in the construction industry, the family cottage was his last build before he passed just a few years after it was built.
To celebrate the Artemis II lunar mission I envisioned a diner in 1969 - complete with a Windsor Star newspaper announcing the lunar landing, cherry pie and ice cream from LaStella Supermarket, a vintage Highway 401 map from 1965, and of course, filthy cigarettes.
Cookies from Anchor Coffee House lay the foundation for this scene from 1972 in Northern Michigan. An old map, black and white photo, Kodak camera, and vintage postcards add colour to the timeless experience of coffee and baked treats.