In this food photography series, we take a peek behind the tartan curtain to glimpse into the home life of Elspeth, an Edinburgh socialite known for her effortless elegance, glittering glamour, and for never being without a cigarette in hand. These food photographs were a collaboration between myself and commercial food stylist Tim Schilling. Empire biscuits…
I know when it’s that time of the month again when all I can think about is chocolate. And nothing says self-care quite like chocolate – whether it’s in the form of biscuits, bon-bons, or just a straight up dairy milk – chocolate makes everything better. It inspired me to create this series of photos,…
I recently shot this cereal photography series inspired by my love of cereal in all it’s forms. What started as an American invention to aid digestion has now become the nation’s favourite breakfast food. Cereal has now become so much more than just a breakfast item, it’s a nostalgic reminder of childhood. I remember my…
Are you tired of the same old lunch routine? I recently created this lunch photography series that hopefully give you inspiration for your next meal on-the-go. Whether you’re heading to work, planning a picnic, packing for your child’s lunch, or squeezing in a gym session, these creative lunch options definitely trump your go-to-meal deal combo….
Barbie was by far my favourite toy as a little girl. So when all the media hype about the new Barbie film came out, it was the perfect opportunity to create my own Barbie-inspired food photography. And while I love pink, I wanted to put my own unique spin on this series and went for…
What was your dream birthday party as a kid? Mine was definitely pink, sparkly and very girly. Being a 90s kid, there had to be CDs, Top of the Pops magazines and boy band posters, naturally. And as for the nibbles, we’d have ring pops, fairy sandwiches (remember those?), Hubba Bubba, Nerds, Chuppa Chups, the…
Red is a colour that appears a lot in different food. It is also a colour that is associated with various emotions, symbols and themes. Specifically in food photography, the way colour is shown affects how someone reacts to the food subject. Does it make your mouth water or your stomach churn? What sort of…
Like all trends, the retro food photography aesthetic is all the rage. I decided to put my own spin on it and took inspiration from the food, culture and aesthetic of the civil rights movement in 1960s America. I hope you enjoy this retro food photography series as much as I did creating them. If…
One of the biggest challenges of being a food photographer is tackling food waste. In an effort to reduce my own food waste, I created this budget food photography series using only ingredients from the reduced section in my local shop. It was an interesting experiment that made me think more creatively about how I…
The brief Mimi’s Bakehouse started as a single, family bakery in 2010. It has now grown to become an Edinburgh institution famous for its baked goods and family-friendly savouries. I recently did some food photography of Mimi’s Bakehouse’s products for their new refreshed website and to use on their social channels. Cake photography, like any…